Relais Delle Vele, Reggio Emilia; Reggio Emilia hotel

Relais Delle Vele, Reggio Emilia

Lying north of the city centre, on the other side of the Via Emilia, the Hotel Relais Delle Vele is well away from the built-up areas. This Reggio Emilia hotel is a remarkably peaceful spot in which to stay ... yet you are within minutes of the historic centre of town.

With a lovely hexagonal shaped 'centro storico' and a wealth of historic buildings, monuments, galleries and museums, the little Emilia-Romagna city of Reggio Emilia has much to occupy the visitor. This old Roman capital in northern Italy (then known as Regium Lepidi) has the superb Baroque Basilica della Ghiara (1597), the most important church of the city, as well as a clutch of other churches, basilicas, oratories and indeed a Cathedral. there are a number of fine palaces too. All are within exploring distance of your Reggio Emilia hotel - including the 18th century Palazzo Ducale, the 15th century Palazzo Comunale and the 13th century Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo.

Lest the weight of culture and history get too much, Reggio Emilia also has some terrific restaurants - the cuisine of Emilia-Romagna region is justly renowned as the best and richest in Italy. Superb wines, Parma ham and Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar and bollito misto are all native dishes. Parma was also a crucible of artist talent in the Middle Ages and Renaissance and produced an extraordinary cadre of talents, including Il Correggio and Lelio Orsi. Head out from your Reggio Emilia hotel and check out the town's Galleria Parmeggiani.

This Reggio Emilia hotel has 38 apartments, four suites, studios and duplex apartments, all with kitchenette and free internet access. All have satellite LCD TV, air conditioning, minibar, phone and bathroom.

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Double room from €50