Hotel Daniel, Parma; Parma hotel

Hotel Daniel, Parma

The Hotel Daniel in Parma - lying on Via Gramsci, this Parma hotel has a great location right in the heart of the city. From here you can walk to many of the major sights and sites. The lovely little city of Parma, with its river running through, has a number of claims to fame. An historically important town, it was probably settled first by the Etruscans before becoming an important regional centre for the Romans. Tossed like a toy between the Goths, Byzantium and the numerous warring kingdoms of medieval Italy, the city nonetheless emerged with its lovely medieval centre intact ... and a number of fine churches and public buildings for modern visitors to enjoy.

Chief among these is the beautifully stark Romanesque Cathedral (Duomo) which has a fine 12th century sculpture by Benedetto Antelami and a 16th century fresco by Antonio da Correggio. The neighbouring Baptistery is a superb, angled building, breathtaking on first sight. Other sights you must see during your stay at this Parma hotel include a half dozen important medieval churches and some imposing palaces, including the Palazzo della Pilotta (1583), which houses the Academy of Fine Arts with artists of the School of Parma (Painting), the Palatine Library, the National Gallery, the Archaeological Museum, the Bodoni Museum and the Farnese Theatre. And of course, Parmesan food (like all of Emilia Romagna region) is superb ... though you may have to let your belt out a notch.

Rooms at this Parma hotel are single, twin or double, all with minibar, bathroom, safe, satellite TV, work desk, air conditioning and hairdryer. The hotel has the superb Cocchi restaurant right next door. The front desk will be happy to help with car hire, currency exchange, bicycle hire or internet access.

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Double room from €70