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Hotel San Domenico, Urbino

This Urbino hotel is in a group of fourteenth century monastery buildings, right in the central square, facing the celebrated Palazzo Ducale of this Le Marche town in central Italy. The Hotel San Domenico, Urbino is a terrific 4-star base from which to explore this historic city.

The Palazzo Ducale has a splendid triple-decked loggia, or balcony, framed by two defensive towers, as well as an elegant courtyard, the Cortile d'Onore. Inside the palace you will find the Galleria Nazionale delle Marche, where you can see original works from the region, and a library containing an enormous collection of illuminated tomes and books from across Europe. Upstairs, the Apartamento del Duca rooms are lavishly decorated, with famous works by Piero della Francesca and the eccentric Studiolo - there is a fine example of trompe l'oeil, created with an inlaid wood technique rather than paint. Other places of interest in this lively university town include the Casa Natale di Rafaello, where the famous painter Raphael was born, and the Fortezza Albornoz, which affords great views over the city.

This hotel in Urbino is situated between the university and the Cathedral. Its own church is home to many paintings, including an alcove decorated by Luca della Robbia, which can now be booked for as a venue for business conventions. The sixteenth century convent has been converted into charmingly original accommodation, where all the rooms have private, en-suite bathrooms and come equipped with satellite TV, minibar, telephone, internet access and air conditioning, among other features. The hotel has its own health spa, with a range of beauty treatments on offer, while its restaurant serves first class regional cuisine to rival any of the restaurants in the town centre. Its picturesque courtyard provides a secluded spot in which you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast each morning.

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Double room from €83