Albergo San Domenico (Urbino, Italy)

14th century religious building, in the historical centre of town, in the main square of Urbino. The finest-looking hotel in Urbino, it is situated only a short distance from all the most important monuments and museums of the town. The sixteenth-century rooms of the monastery have been converted into comfortable lounges. In the corridors there are Renaissance windows, from which you can see the ancient church of San Domenico. The hotel offers its guests a spacious, peaceful room with en-suite bathroom, direct dial telephone, adjustable air conditioning, radio and piped music, mini-bar, satellite TV, wall safe and hair dryer. Suite rooms are provided with shiatsu massage armchairs and tea-making facilities. Breakfast and snacks are available. The old church, with a lunette by Luca della Robbia and other magnificent original masterpieces, is used as a congress, conferences and exhibition centre. The hotel encloses an inner monumental court, with an old roman cistern and rosary, where breakfast is served during the warmer months. The hotel is also enhanced by original contemporary sculptures of masters such as Marotta, Gentiletti and Sguanci. Ample parking space, room service and lifts are available. Laundry, ironing and baby sitter on request. Intelligent electronic management system for rooms and installations.