Take a trip back 200 years - to see how life used to be lived on the Italian Mediterranean island of Sardinia (Sardegna). The Hotel Omu Axiu offers three-star comfort on the south of the island. Hotel Omu Axiu, Nuoro
Hotel Grillo is in the pleasant town of Assemini just a short drive from Cagliari. There are 84 air-conditioned rooms, each with en-suite facilities, satellite TV, direct-dial phone line and minibar. The hotel has a lively nightclub as well as an elegant restaurant, a cafe and lounge/bar. Hotel Grillo, Cagliari
Hotel Stelle Marine overlooks the beautiful gulf of Arzachena and La Maddalena National Marine Park, with its gorgeous islands and clear waters. There are 72 luxurious en-suite rooms, all with their own private terrace with sea-views, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone and minibar. Stelle Marine, Sassari
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Hotel Palau is close to the beach on the outskirts of Palau, Sardinia. There are 95 en-suite rooms, all with cable/satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, fax machine and minibar. There is also a fine restaurant, a stylish lounge/bar and a lively nightclub. Car parking is free. Hotel Palau, Sassari
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Hotel Argentina is a bright, modern hotel in the quiet town of Assemini, a few minutes from Cagliari. There are 54 rooms, each with en-suite facilities, air-conditioning, satellite TV, direct-dial phone and internet connection. Business facilities are available. Hotel Argentina, Cagliari
The Best Western Hotel Residence Italia is a modern hotel in the quiet town of Quartu S Elena, 8km from Cagliari. There are 83 rooms and apartments, all with en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, TV, direct-dial phone, internet connection and safety deposit box. Hotel Residence Italia, Cagliari
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The Hotel Su Gologone, Oliena offers four-star luxury in the heart of Sardinia (Sardegna). This charming whitewashed hotel is set in the beautiful countryside of Supramonte. From here you can gaze to a horizon fringed with the snow-capped mountains of the Gennargentu national park, and breathe deep of a clean air suffused with myrtle and rosemary. Hotel Su Gologone, Nuoro
Hotel Club Li Graniti on the stunning Baja Sardinia has 54 elegant rooms, all with balcony, private bathroom, colour TV, direct-dial phone and minibar. The hotel has an excellent restaurant and a relaxed piano-bar. There is also a wellness centre with gymnasium plus a range of relaxing treatments. Hotel Club Li Graniti, Sassari
