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
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Overlooking the beautiful Piazzo D'Azeglio, the 5-star Hotel Regency is one of Florence's most exclusive hotels. With the atmosphere of an elegant private villa, this recently renovated property is located in the centre of the city, a short walk from all the main major tourist attractions and museums. Hotel Regency, Florence
This Rome hotel epitomises comfort and convenience and is situated within easy reach of all Rome's cultural highlights. It is just a short walk from the Spanish Steps, The Pantheon, The Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel. Regina Hotel Baglioni, Rome
This sumptuous five-star hotel is housed in an eighteenth-century former palace in the heart of Lucca's old city centre - allowing you to really make the most of this delightful medieval city. There are just 13 rooms at the Hotel Noblesse, Lucca - eight doubles and five suites. Hotel Noblesse, Lucca
Situated on the Piazza Barberini in the heart of Rome, Hotel Bernini Bristol offers guests the ultimate in comfort with a distinctive old-world ambience. Each of the 127 luxuriously furnished rooms has air-conditioning, minibar, TV and en-suite facilities Hotel Bernini Bristol, Rome
Old-world splendour at this elegant hotel on Lake Como. The five-star Grand Hotel Tremezzo Palace was built in 1910, in the Liberty style. The hotel has 98 rooms and two suites in the old palazzo, and family rooms in the eighteenth century villa next door. This hotel in Italy has a fully equipped gym, outdoor swimming pool, tennis co Grand Hotel Tremezzo Palace, Como
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The Westin Excelsior in the heart of Rome's ancient city centre has a staggering 316 rooms, but quantity in no way compromises the quality of this five-star, award-winning hotel. Its bedrooms have been decorated by hand in sumptuous colours and with luxurious furnishings, and each is equipped with air conditioning, hairdryer, immaculate en-suite bathroom and well-stocked minibar. The Westin Excelsior, Rome
This hotel in Rome enjoys a fabulous central location near to the Spanish Steps. It's in an Art Nouveau building which has been restored to create modern, comfortable accommodation, but still retains many of its original features. Rome is renowned worldwide for its ancient architecture and fashionable shopping districts. Residence Barberini, Rome
