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Hotel Nord, near Piacenza

This four-star motel in the Piacenza province of Emilia-Romagna is handily located at the Piacenza Nord tollgate of the A1 motorway, just 20 minutes from Milan and near the beautiful historic city of Piacenza, well known for its stunning palaces and elegant gardens. This also makes an excellent base for exploring the region around Piacenza and Parma with its famous series of perfectly preserved ancient castles with their elaborate frescoes, some dating back to the 15th-century. Also indulge in the specialities of the area - Parma ham and Parmigiano cheese - washed down with an excellent Piacenza wine: the wine making tradition is so old here, that some Roman senators are said to have got tipsy on Piacenza wine before speaking to the Senate.

The four-star Motel Nord has 80 guest rooms - elegantly furnished in contemporary style - all on the ground floor and easily accessed from the individual private parking spaces, with garage-style canopies available to cover your car at the flick of a switch.

The rooms are all sound-proofed and air conditioned and each has a well-stocked mini bar and unique extra-large shower in the ensuite bathroom. In-room facilities include satellite TV, Pay TV and internet TV, plus a safe and free ADSL connection. The hotel restaurant serves a selection of hot and cold dishes, while if you fancy lingering over a cocktail or espresso, there's also a 24-hour American bar. To make your stay as convenient as possible, there's a 24-hour front desk and an express check-out service.

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Double room from €90