Hotel Villa Aminta is a very nice five-star hotel situated on the shores of Lake Maggiore, and lying on the edge of the elegant Italian own of Stresa. As well as 65 magnificent en-suite rooms with all the amenities one would expect of a hotel of this calibre, this Lake Maggiore hotel boasts two terrific restaurants, luxuriant gardens, a shop, a free car park and a swimming pool. Hotel Villa Aminta, Verbano - Cusio
The Grand Hotel Villa Igiea is a luxurious five-star hotel overlooking the Gulf of Palermo. Each of the 109 en-suite rooms has cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone and minibar. Guests may dine either in the excellent restaurant with its panoramic views or the stylish American poolside bar. Grand Hotel Villa Igiea, Palermo
Hotel des Etrangers et Miramare, Syracuse, is a luxurious five-star hotel with its own private beach in the ancient Isle of Ortigia, Syracuse. There are 80 beautifully decorated, spacious rooms, many with fabulous sea views and each with en-suite facilities, air-conditioning, telephone, satellite TV and minibar. Hotel Des Etrangers et Miramare, Syracuse
Il Saraceno Grand Hotel Amalfi Coast has 55 air-conditioned guest rooms, one suite and six junior suites all overlooking a beautiful bay. It has two restaurants, two bars, a private pool and beach, a smart meeting room for up to 50 people, and a private chapel that is ideal for weddings. Il Saraceno Grand Hotel, Salerno
This luxurious Venice hotel can be found on Campo San Moise, close to St Mark's Square, and is equally suitable for holidaymakers and business travellers. The Bauer Hotel has 91 individually designed bedrooms and 18 luxury suites, each with Italian marble bathrooms and a range of modern amenities including, air conditioning, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, hairdryer and minibar. Bauer Hotel, Venice
Campania - 5-star luxury in this splendid hotel looking over the Gulf of Naples. Offering top-class vacation and conference facilities within easy driving distance of the Mediterranean, Naples, the Amalfi coast, Vesuvius and Pompeii. Grand Hotel La Pace. Grand Hotel La Pace, Naples
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Within a seventeenth century Venetian palazzo, the Hotel Dei Dogi promises 'regal luxury in Venice'. This lovely old building sits within its own gardens, 2000 square metres of lush greenery, providing an oasis in the heart of the old city. Boscolo Dei Dogi, Venice
This five-star hotel in Florence is perfect for those seeking opulence and comfort at a short distance from the town centre. It is within easy reach of the city's many galleries, churches and shops, but with such great facilities on site, you may prefer to sit back and enjoy the view from this idyllic hillside retreat. Hotel Villa La Vedetta, Florence
