A hotel in Urbino, the Marches, Italy

Hotel Dei Duchi, Urbino

This Urbino hotel is in a quiet neighbourhood near to the centre of town, but with outstanding views of the surrounding countryside. Urbino is a bustling university town with a fascinating historical heritage. The Palazzo Ducale was once home to the eccentric intellectual Federico da Montefeltro, who ruled Urbino between 1442 and 1482. The interior of the palace is a real treasure trove, with its extensive library of illuminated texts; its collection of original paintings, including two by Pierro della Francesca; and its Studiolo, a room decorated with an astonishing ‘trompe l'oeil' illusion of perspective. Urbino's Cathedral has a museum, where you can see Barocci's Last Supper, or for unrivalled views of the city and countryside around, head up through the gardens to the Fortezza Albornoz.

This hotel in Urbino was built recently, so is able to offer modern comfort while maintaining a traditional homely style in its interior furnishings. The 3-star Hotel Dei Duchi, Urbino has a lounge, reading room and breakfast room, as well as a bar and snack bar, which remain open 24 hours a day. The restaurant serves local as well as international cuisine, prepared to the highest standards. A gym, health spa and indoor table tennis facilities are also available for guests. All of the hotel's 80 rooms are ensuite and come with satellite TV, independently adjustable air conditioning, direct dial telephone, minibar and balcony. Other services on offer at the hotel include babysitting, laundry, express checkout and a 24-hour concierge.

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Double room from €38