Spas in Italy - Hotel Bristol Buja, Abano Terme

Hotel Bristol Buja, Abano Terme

Hotel Bristol Buja is an exclusive five-star spa hotel in the attractive resort of Abano Terme, set in lovely countryside just 8km from Padua. Padua itself is a charming ancient city. Pre-Roman by origin, it reached its height as a walled city in the early Middle Ages, and has important historical artefacts such as the and the Palazzo della Ragione, and Giotto's frescoes at the Scrovegni Chapel. So historically important is Padua, that it is protected by Unesco. There is also plenty in the way of elegant dining, designer shopping and lively nightlife. The elegant cities of Venice and Verona are within easy reach for a day out and the area around has lovely countryside with rolling hills and softly wooded valleys.

There are 139 elegant rooms each with a private balcony with fine views. Each has a beautifully appointed en-suite bathroom equipped with luxurious toiletries and a hairdryer. Rooms are furnished with soft, comfortable beds and luxurious chairs in which to relax, and every room is equipped with a high-quality satellite television with optional rolling news channel, AM/FM radio, personal safe, and a fridge with a well-stocked minibar area. Bathrooms have adaptations for guests with disabilities. Pets are welcome to join you for your holiday by prior arrangement with the hotel staff and there is a babysitting service.

One of the hotel's main attractions is its series of four thermal swimming pools, each one filled with naturally-heated spa water which is kept at a constant temperature of between 30 and 34 degrees centigrade - ideal for those convalescing from sports injuries or with rheumatic complaints. There are also a number of spa treatments and therapies on offer in the luxurious hotel spa, as well as a hairdressing salon, a nail spa, sunbeds, a sauna and a fully equipped gym. Guests can arrange to borrow bicycles or mountain bikes from the hotel reception, and tennis and golf bookings can also easily be arranged by hotel staff.

An excellent restaurant serving delicious, seasonal food and a good range of business services are also available, and the hotel has its own banking service. Friendly, efficient staff are on duty 24 hours a day to ensure guests have everything at their disposal and all major credit cards are welcome.

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Double room from €79

 

Score from 46 reviews: 8/10