Hotels

There are about 38,000 hotels in Italy. Every hotel has rates fixed in agreement with the Provincial Tourist Board. Most hotels quote all-inclusive rates, which include taxes, service, heating or air-conditioning. If the all-inclusive rates do not include the IVA (VAT), it should be added. The current IVA tax for deluxe hotels is 21%. The tax for hotels of all other categories is 20% for both room and restaurant services. Hotels are classified: 5-Star Deluxe, 5-Star, 4-Star, 3-Star, 2-Star and 1-Star. The term pensione (or pension), that describes a small hotel, is no longer used in Italy. Pensions are now called 1-Star or 2-Star hotels.

For a complete list of Hotels in Italy, please visit http://www.enit.it/dovedormire.asp?Lang=UK or contact the Italian State Tourist Board.

"MOTELS" ALONG THE ROAD

Italy has an extensive network of motels that provide motorists with modern and comfortable accommodation, parking facilities and delicious regional food. Many motels also have swimming pools, private beaches, tennis courts, small parks and gardens. Visit: www.logis.it or contact the Italian Tourist Board.