Hotel Nettuno, Castel Maggiore - ahotelinitaly.com

Hotel Nettuno, near Bologna

The Hotel Nettuno, in Castel Maggiore near Bologna, is a good base for either business or pleasure. Featuring extensive conference facilities and modern equipment of the highest standard, meeting rooms can hold up to 200 people and wi-fi and a photocopying service are also on hand. The three-star hotel lies close to Bologna's main ring road and the historic town centre is just 3km away. Guglielmo Marconi Airport is within easy reach, as is Bologna's main train station and shuttle buses to the exhibition centre are available on request from the hotel reception.

The picturesque, bustling city of Bologna is a real gem - with its pretty, cobbled streets, impressive churches and bustling piazzas. Climb the Asinelli and Garisenda towers for spectacular views over the city and beyond and take a look at Europe's oldest existing university. Most of all perhaps, Bologna is famed for its cuisine, with excellent pastas, meat and fish, and superb rich sauces. Bologna's central market is an essential visit for gourmands.

The 120 rooms are all bright and modern and have been recently refurbished. Offering private bathrooms, air conditioning, satellite television, a safe and minibar, everything you need is on hand to ensure your stay is a comfortable one. The hotel restaurant serves excellent regional cuisine in an elegant setting and a fully equipped bar is on site for after-dinner relaxation. An extensive gym can also be found within the hotel, so you can work up a sweat in between sightseeing excursions or business meetings. Ask about safety deposit boxes and left luggage at the 24-hour front desk and take advantage of the ample parking.

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Double room from €44