Central Parma hotels, Emilia Romagna, Italy

Hotel Palace Maria Luigia, Parma

Conveniently situated in the heart of Parma, an historic Italian city with strong traditions in the fields of art, music and gastronomy, the Hotel Palace Maria Luigia offers 4-star comfort and comfortable, elegant interiors.

Whether you're visiting this lovely old town in Emilia-Romagna on business or for pleasure, the cosy furnishings, the friendly and attentive attitude of the staff, and the excellent setting make this a good choice. This Parma accommodation is part of the Sina hotels chain (there are other hotels in Florence, Rome, Venice, Milan, Perugia and Viareggio). The same keynotes apply throughout: a luxurious blend of antique and modern, classic decor, air-conditioned en-suite bedrooms, all with minibar and with a full English breakfast to greet you each morning.

Parma itself is a city that demands exploration. An ancient town, dating back to the ancient Etruscan civilisation that populated central Italy before Christ and before the Romans, it has been an important crossroads in Europe for many centuries. Here the ancient trade and pilgrim's routes of the Via Emilia and Via Francigena meet - pilgrims travelling from Canterbury to Rome would pass through and stop at Parma down the centuries.

The relics of this long history are many: the 12th century Cathedral and Baptistery; the Abbess's Parlour; the monastic complex of San Giovanni Evangelista; the church of Santa Maria della Steccata and many more. You'll find works by many of the major artists of the Renaissance, including Correggio, Gatti, and of course Parmigiano.

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Double room from €109