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Minotel Falco d'Oro, Tole, Bologna

This hotel in Bologna makes for a perfect base outside the city. Home to Europe's oldest university and countless lovely churches and grand Renaissance palazzi, Bologna was voted Europe's Capital of Culture in 2000. But that's not all there is to this fascinating city. Lying at the centre of northern Italy's heartland, Bologna is also famous for its food. Thriving markets here create a magical melting pot of sights sounds and smells and the city is brimming with excellent restaurants serving the most delicious Italian cuisine.

Set in peaceful countryside dotted with chestnut copses and oak woodland on the edge of the Bolognese Apennines bordering Tuscany, this attractive three-star hotel offers pleasant, comfortable accommodation at a reasonable price. There are 62 clean, pleasant rooms, all with modern en-suite facilities as well as direct-dial telephone and a generously stocked minibar. A tasty continental breakfast is included in the price of your stay here and children up to the age of 11 are allowed to stay free of charge in their parents' room. This Italian hotel has an inviting restaurant offering a diverse menu of wholesome home cooking, featuring delicious handmade pastas and exquisite sauces. There is also an atmospheric bar serving a tempting selection of long drinks and aperitifs. Bologna is just 40km away and the hotel runs a free shuttle bus for guests during major trade-fair periods. There are a selection of well-appointed meeting rooms at the hotel for conferences and smaller business meetings.

Friendly, welcoming staff can offer information and advice about the surrounding area. The countryside in this part of Italy is terrific and mountain-biking, riding and hiking excursions are available from this hotel in Italy. Parking is available here and the hotel accepts Amex, MasterCard and Visa.

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Double room from €39