Romantic vaulted rooms and hanging gardens in a duke's palace: The historic Hotel Relais Ducale in Umbria, Italy In Central Italy, in the region of Umbria, the town of Gubbio clings to the side of the Apennine mountain range. The town is seen as one of the best preserved medieval towns and even has a theater from Roman times. The Hotel Relais Ducale is housed in an old duke's palace with castle charm at one such mountainside. This 4 star hotel in Italy features grand sunny terraces with a panorama view of Gubbio, picturesque hanging gardens, and beautiful arched rooms.The Hotel Relais Ducale This first class hotel in Umbria is housed in the former guest house of the Duke of Gubbio and gleams with the romantic charm of times gone past: The rooms are furnished with antiques; small verandas and the terrace invite you to enjoy the view of this little medieval town. Precious paintings, embedded beams, and arched ceilings of natural stone underline the historic character of this 4 star hotel, which comes with an elevator, wireless internet, air conditioning, and parking services, and is thus very comfortable. The gourmet restaurant serves regional specialties from Umbria. In the mornings there is a hearty breakfast buffet, which is moved, when it is sunny, to the romantic hotel's picturesque terrace ringed with castle crenulations. Romantic arched rooms A night in the Hotel Relais Ducale is something quite special, as most of the 30 rooms feature impressive arched ceilings made of unplastered, raw stone. The interior is made up of simple, medieval walls, the noble antique furniture, and fine brocade fabrics. These are combined in an incredibly stylish way and turn living and sleeping in the Hotel Relais Ducale into a truly romantic experience. Many of the rooms in this historic hotel in Umbria also feature a small veranda. The garden Babylon did not have the only hanging gardens in the world. The Hotel Relais Ducale, sitting on the slope above and very near to the town, is ready to compete: it has elaborately laid out terraced gardens with palms and such a variety of flowers. Fpr gardeners and garden-lovers, this 4 star hotel in Umbria is a real treat! Hotel service The child friendly family hotel Relais Ducale offers families the option of an extra children's bed in the room. For guests who bring along their quadruped friend the hotel even offers dog-sitting. Business travelers will be pleased to note the Business Office, an undisturbed working area, as well as a conference room. Whoever is planning excursions can take advantage of the convenient bicycle and automobile rental service of the luxury hotel in Umbria.
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