Antica Locanda di Faenza

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There are two prime reasons to go to the delightful little town of Faenza, in Emilia Romagna. The first is for ceramics: the International Museum of Ceramics in Faenza is considered the world’s greatest, with a collection of over 3,500 works from around the world and spanning centuries. Not only does it have a vast range of Italian and European ceramics dating from the Renaissance to the present day, it also offers pre-Columbian and Asian material. Contemporary Italian and international art by the most important artists of the 20th century is also represented. The second reason to go to Faenza is to use it as a base for visiting Ravenna. This extraordinary town is the best place on earth to see Byzantine mosaics, with no less than eight buildings – dating from the 6th century – listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Because it is off the beaten path, Ravenna does not have the fame of Florence or even Siena, but for any lover of art its churches are an absolute must-see. The town itself is modern and has very little to offer a sophisticated traveler, so we suggest that you stay in Faenza, a perfect little town with lovely architecture, great shopping, friendly artisans and residents, and some unforgettable places to sample the famed local cuisine.

Location: In the center of Faenza, a 5-minute walk from the train station (Bologna is a 30-minute train ride away). The A14 autostrada is 2km away; Ravenna is 30km, the Adriatic beaches are 40km, Forlì Airport is 15km, Bologna Airport is 45 km. Imola Race Track and many vintage car collections are also nearby. Click here for a map.   Rooms: 50, including singles, doubles, triples and four spectacular junior suites with soaring frescoed ceilings. All the furnishings are authentic local antiques – sturdy, well-made and functional. Floors are covered with tile, parquet or carpet; the large windows assure that the rooms are bright and cheerful.   Features: All guestrooms are air conditioned and have direct-dial telephone with modem hook-up, satellite TV and mini-bar. Bathrooms offer stall showers or bathtubs, terrycloth towels and hair dryers. One junior suite has a whirlpool bathtub.   Facilities: Elevator, safe in the lobby, room service, continental breakfast in the breakfast room, restaurant open 365 days a year, parking (must be reserved in advance and costs 10 Euro/day). The hotel offers complimentary use of its bikes (based on availability), and guests also receive discounts for the health club and indoor pool only a few blocks away.

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Nightly B&B Rates for 2008 (per room) One-Night Stays Ok!
Includes taxes, services & breakfast
	Low Season: Jan. 3-Sept. 29 Oct. 6-15 Oct. 19-27 Nov. 1-28 Dec. 1-31	High Season: Sept. 30-Oct. 5 Oct. 16-18 Oct. 28-30 Nov. 29-30
Single Room	70.00 EURO	105.00 EURO
Double Room for Single Use	85.00 EURO	150.00 EURO
Double Room (2 people)	115.00 EURO	165.00 EURO
Triple Room	150.00 EURO	185.00 EURO
Junior Suite (2 people)	150.00 EURO	185.00 EURO

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Children 0-3 years old stay free in their parents’ double room.
Children 4-6 years old pay 15% extra in their parents’ double room.

If you think you might want dinner your first night at the locanda, please request it at the time of booking. Click here for a sample menu.

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