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The Hotel Grand’Italia is an art nouveau-style property set in a restored former palace built in 1909, just 800 metres from the centre of the city of Padova. The 61 guestrooms, laid out over five floors, feature contemporary decor and furnishings with wood floors. All offer satellite television, direct-dial phones, wireless Internet access (surcharge), complimentary newspapers, minibars and safes. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, makeup mirrors and bidets. In- room massage is available.
Set in an impressive marbled lobby with air conditioning, a fireplace and free newspapers, the 24-hour front desk has a safe-deposit box and multilingual staff who can provide tour information and currency exchange. There is wireless Internet access throughout the hotel for guests with laptops, and business services, conference and banqueting facilities are also available. Childcare and babysitting can be arranged, and guests can benefit from concierge services, express check-in and check-out, and the use of a nearby fitness centre at a discount. There is secure valet parking for those arriving by car. The hotel is close to the centre of historic Padova and within easy reach of many of its sights; the Pedrocchi Café, a traditional coffee house dating from 1831, is just 800 metres from the hotel, and St Anthony’s Church, built in 1869, is 1.5 kilometres away. Further afield guests can visit Venice which is 27 kilometres distant, and Verona, 75 kilometres away. Venice Marco Polo Airport is 37 kilometres from the hotel, an approximate driving time of 30 minutes.
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