A hotel in the centre of Alessandria, Piedmont, Italy

Hotel Europa, Alessandria

This attractively presented three-star hotel in Piedmont (Piemonte) is conveniently located in the centre of Alessandria, not far from the motorway/highway exit and within walking distance of the mainline railway station. Alessandria is a handsome north-Italian city set on the river Tanaro and surrounded by some breathtaking countryside which is filled with hiking and cycling trails as well as some skiing stations. It lies around 55 miles south east of Turin and is a major railway hub, making access to other northern towns and cities very easy. The cuisine here is delicious, with plenty of cured meats and salamis as well as some lovely cheeses. There is also some excellent wine grown in the area.

The Hotel Europa, Alessandria is a pleasant, modern hotel situated close to the city's commercial district. There are 32 elegantly furnished rooms and two handsome suites, all acoustically insulated and with excellent en-suite bathroom facilities. Every room has direct-dial telephone as well as an internet modem connection point and television with a range of satellite channels. There is also a minibar stocked with drinks and snacks and rooms have independently controlled air conditioning as well as heating. A generous buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.

This Alessandria hotel has a welcoming lounge/bar with a relaxed ambience and a wide range of drinks on offer. There is also a small spa at the hotel offering a range of hairdressing and beauty treatments. There is a popular nine-hole golf course nearby and friendly, helpful staff can offer tourist information and advice or make restaurant bookings on your behalf. There is 24-hour service on the front desk and other amenities at this Piedmont hotel include a dry-cleaning and laundry service, a safe-deposit facility, a babysitting service and a valet parking service. There is also an internet point for guests' use and pets are welcome.

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Double room from €55