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Resort Ninfea San Pellegrino Terme
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In a provincial park
With a stay at Resort Ninfea San Pellegrino Terme in Bracca, you'll be 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from San Pellegrino Casino and 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Piazza Vecchia. This family-friendly bed & breakfast is 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Palazzo della Ragione and 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Bell Tower.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring free minibar items and flat-screen televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a spa tub, a sauna, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless Internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Take advantage of the bed & breakfast's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 11 AM.
Useful informations
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Other things you would like to know
Pets allowed (no fees)
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Pets allowed
LGBTQ friendly
No rollaway/extra beds available
Social distancing measures are in place
Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
No elevators
Total number of rooms - 5
With a stay at Resort Ninfea San Pellegrino Terme in Bracca, you'll be 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from San Pellegrino Casino and 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Piazza Vecchia. This family-friendly bed & breakfast is 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Palazzo della Ragione and 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Bell Tower.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring free minibar items and flat-screen televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a spa tub, a sauna, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless Internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Take advantage of the bed & breakfast's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 11 AM.
Useful informations
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
- All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport.
- Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 999.99, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
- The seasonal pool will be open from April to October.
- 24-hour pool access
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Social distancing measures are in place.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ friendly).
Other things you would like to know
Pets allowed (no fees)
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Pets allowed
LGBTQ friendly
No rollaway/extra beds available
Social distancing measures are in place
Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
No elevators
Total number of rooms - 5
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Hotel information
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a spa tub, a sauna, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless Internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Free Parking (if possible)
Parking
Swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Internet
Free WiFi
Accessibility
Access for disabled people
Air conditioning
Air Conditioning
Spa services
SPA
Sauna
Transfer service
Airport transportation (surcharge)
General
24-hour Reception
Dry cleaning service
Express check-in
Express check-in/check-out
Luggage storage
Tour assistance
Hotel facilities
Laundry service
Terrace
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring free minibar items and flat-screen televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets.
Luxury Apartment (Pietra - SPA included):
Wheelchair-width doorways, Heating, Premium bedding, Satellite TV service, Closed captioned TV, Guidebooks or recommendations, Blackout drapes/curtains, Bidet, Access via exterior corridors, Desk, Connecting/adjoining rooms available, Soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Visual fire alarm, Slippers, Wheelchair accessible, Down comforter, Free international calls, Air conditioning, Sofa bed, Kitchen, Flat-panel TV, Room service (limited hours), Free long-distance calls, Non-Smoking, Low-height bed, Deck or patio, Pillow menu, Soundproofed rooms, Laptop-friendly workspace, Separate bathtub and shower, Daily housekeeping, Memory foam mattress, Free WiFi, Individually decorated, Hypo-allergenic bedding available, Individually furnished, Phone, Frette Italian sheets, Free local calls, Minibar (stocked, free items), Towels provided, Restaurant dining guide, Highchair, Bedsheets provided, Netflix, Stovetop, Private bathroom, Bathrobes, Free toiletries, Hair dryer, Rainfall showerhead, Full-sized refrigerator/freezer, Deep soaking bathtub, Cookware, dishware, and utensils, Dishwasher, Microwave, Free bottled water, Room and bed type depend on availability check-in, Free cribs/infant beds, Oven.
Deluxe Double Room (Cedro - SPA included):
Wheelchair-width doorways, Heating, Premium bedding, Satellite TV service, Closed captioned TV, Guidebooks or recommendations, Blackout drapes/curtains, Bidet, Access via exterior corridors, Desk, Connecting/adjoining rooms available, Soap, Mini-fridge, Shower only, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Visual fire alarm, Slippers, Wheelchair accessible, Down comforter, Free international calls, Air conditioning, Flat-panel TV, Room service (limited hours), Free long-distance calls, Non-Smoking, Low-height bed, Deck or patio, Pillow menu, Soundproofed rooms, Laptop-friendly workspace, Hydromassage showerhead, Daily housekeeping, Memory foam mattress, Free WiFi, Individually decorated, Hypo-allergenic bedding available, Individually furnished, Phone, Frette Italian sheets, Free local calls, Minibar (stocked, free items), Towels provided, Restaurant dining guide, Highchair, Bedsheets provided, Netflix, Private bathroom, Bathrobes, Free toiletries, Hair dryer, Rainfall showerhead, Free bottled water, Free cribs/infant beds.
Deluxe Triple Room (Abete - SPA included):
Wheelchair-width doorways, Heating, Premium bedding, Satellite TV service, Closed captioned TV, Guidebooks or recommendations, Blackout drapes/curtains, Bidet, Access via exterior corridors, Desk, Connecting/adjoining rooms available, Soap, Mini-fridge, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Visual fire alarm, Slippers, Wheelchair accessible, Down comforter, Free international calls, Air conditioning, Flat-panel TV, Room service (limited hours), Free long-distance calls, Non-Smoking, Low-height bed, Deck or patio, Pillow menu, Soundproofed rooms, Laptop-friendly workspace, Separate bathtub and shower, Hydromassage showerhead, Daily housekeeping, Memory foam mattress, Free WiFi, Individually decorated, Hypo-allergenic bedding available, Individually furnished, Phone, Frette Italian sheets, Free local calls, Minibar (stocked, free items), Towels provided, Restaurant dining guide, Highchair, Bedsheets provided, Netflix, Private bathroom, Bathrobes, Free toiletries, Hair dryer, Rainfall showerhead, Deep soaking bathtub, Free bottled water, Free cribs/infant beds.
Family Condo (Pino - SPA included):
Wheelchair-width doorways, Heating, Premium bedding, Satellite TV service, Closed captioned TV, Guidebooks or recommendations, Blackout drapes/curtains, Bidet, Access via exterior corridors, Desk, Connecting/adjoining rooms available, Soap, Shower only, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Visual fire alarm, Slippers, Wheelchair accessible, Down comforter, Free international calls, Air conditioning, Sofa bed, Kitchen, Flat-panel TV, Room service (limited hours), Free long-distance calls, Non-Smoking, Low-height bed, Deck or patio, Pillow menu, Soundproofed rooms, Laptop-friendly workspace, Daily housekeeping, Memory foam mattress, Free WiFi, Individually decorated, Hypo-allergenic bedding available, Individually furnished, Phone, Frette Italian sheets, Free local calls, Minibar (stocked, free items), Towels provided, Restaurant dining guide, Highchair, Bedsheets provided, Netflix, Stovetop, Private bathroom, Bathrobes, Free toiletries, Hair dryer, Rainfall showerhead, Full-sized refrigerator/freezer, Cookware, dishware, and utensils, Dishwasher, Microwave, Free bottled water, Free cribs/infant beds, Oven.
Luxury Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View (Larice - SPA included):
Heating, Premium bedding, Satellite TV service, Closed captioned TV, Guidebooks or recommendations, Blackout drapes/curtains, Bidet, Access via exterior corridors, Desk, Connecting/adjoining rooms available, Soap, Mini-fridge, Shower only, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Visual fire alarm, Slippers, Wheelchair accessible, Down comforter, Free international calls, Air conditioning, Sofa bed, Flat-panel TV, Room service (limited hours), Free long-distance calls, Non-Smoking, Deck or patio, Pillow menu, Soundproofed rooms, Laptop-friendly workspace, Daily housekeeping, Memory foam mattress, Free WiFi, Individually decorated, Hypo-allergenic bedding available, Individually furnished, Phone, Frette Italian sheets, Free local calls, Minibar (stocked, free items), Towels provided, Restaurant dining guide, Highchair, Bedsheets provided, Netflix, Private bathroom, Bathrobes, Free toiletries, Hair dryer, Rainfall showerhead, Free bottled water, Free cribs/infant beds.
Luxury Apartment (Pietra - SPA included):
1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds
495-sq-foot individually decorated room, deck/patio with mountain views
Layout - 2 bedrooms and living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Memory foam bed, Frette Italian linens, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and separate shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Free international calls, double sofa bed, and laptop workspace; free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible, visual fire alarm, wheelchair-width doorways, closed-captioned TV, and low-height bed
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors and room/bed type depends on availability at check-in
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Wheelchair-width doorways, Heating, Premium bedding, Satellite TV service, Closed captioned TV, Guidebooks or recommendations, Blackout drapes/curtains, Bidet, Access via exterior corridors, Desk, Connecting/adjoining rooms available, Soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Visual fire alarm, Slippers, Wheelchair accessible, Down comforter, Free international calls, Air conditioning, Sofa bed, Kitchen, Flat-panel TV, Room service (limited hours), Free long-distance calls, Non-Smoking, Low-height bed, Deck or patio, Pillow menu, Soundproofed rooms, Laptop-friendly workspace, Separate bathtub and shower, Daily housekeeping, Memory foam mattress, Free WiFi, Individually decorated, Hypo-allergenic bedding available, Individually furnished, Phone, Frette Italian sheets, Free local calls, Minibar (stocked, free items), Towels provided, Restaurant dining guide, Highchair, Bedsheets provided, Netflix, Stovetop, Private bathroom, Bathrobes, Free toiletries, Hair dryer, Rainfall showerhead, Full-sized refrigerator/freezer, Deep soaking bathtub, Cookware, dishware, and utensils, Dishwasher, Microwave, Free bottled water, Room and bed type depend on availability check-in, Free cribs/infant beds, Oven.
Deluxe Double Room (Cedro - SPA included):
1 Queen Bed
269-sq-foot individually decorated room, deck/patio with mountain views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, free minibar items, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Memory foam bed, Frette Italian linens, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Free international calls, laptop workspace, and highchair; free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible, visual fire alarm, wheelchair-width doorways, closed-captioned TV, and low-height bed
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Wheelchair-width doorways, Heating, Premium bedding, Satellite TV service, Closed captioned TV, Guidebooks or recommendations, Blackout drapes/curtains, Bidet, Access via exterior corridors, Desk, Connecting/adjoining rooms available, Soap, Mini-fridge, Shower only, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Visual fire alarm, Slippers, Wheelchair accessible, Down comforter, Free international calls, Air conditioning, Flat-panel TV, Room service (limited hours), Free long-distance calls, Non-Smoking, Low-height bed, Deck or patio, Pillow menu, Soundproofed rooms, Laptop-friendly workspace, Hydromassage showerhead, Daily housekeeping, Memory foam mattress, Free WiFi, Individually decorated, Hypo-allergenic bedding available, Individually furnished, Phone, Frette Italian sheets, Free local calls, Minibar (stocked, free items), Towels provided, Restaurant dining guide, Highchair, Bedsheets provided, Netflix, Private bathroom, Bathrobes, Free toiletries, Hair dryer, Rainfall showerhead, Free bottled water, Free cribs/infant beds.
Deluxe Triple Room (Abete - SPA included):
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
269-sq-foot individually decorated room, deck/patio with mountain views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, free minibar items, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Memory foam bed, Frette Italian linens, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and separate shower with rainfall showerhead and hydromassage showerhead
Practical - Free international calls, laptop workspace, and highchair; free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible, visual fire alarm, wheelchair-width doorways, closed-captioned TV, and low-height bed
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Wheelchair-width doorways, Heating, Premium bedding, Satellite TV service, Closed captioned TV, Guidebooks or recommendations, Blackout drapes/curtains, Bidet, Access via exterior corridors, Desk, Connecting/adjoining rooms available, Soap, Mini-fridge, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Visual fire alarm, Slippers, Wheelchair accessible, Down comforter, Free international calls, Air conditioning, Flat-panel TV, Room service (limited hours), Free long-distance calls, Non-Smoking, Low-height bed, Deck or patio, Pillow menu, Soundproofed rooms, Laptop-friendly workspace, Separate bathtub and shower, Hydromassage showerhead, Daily housekeeping, Memory foam mattress, Free WiFi, Individually decorated, Hypo-allergenic bedding available, Individually furnished, Phone, Frette Italian sheets, Free local calls, Minibar (stocked, free items), Towels provided, Restaurant dining guide, Highchair, Bedsheets provided, Netflix, Private bathroom, Bathrobes, Free toiletries, Hair dryer, Rainfall showerhead, Deep soaking bathtub, Free bottled water, Free cribs/infant beds.
Family Condo (Pino - SPA included):
1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
484-sq-foot individually decorated room, deck/patio with mountain views
Layout - 2 bedrooms
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Memory foam bed, Frette Italian linens, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Free international calls, double sofa bed, and laptop workspace; free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible, visual fire alarm, wheelchair-width doorways, closed-captioned TV, and low-height bed
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Wheelchair-width doorways, Heating, Premium bedding, Satellite TV service, Closed captioned TV, Guidebooks or recommendations, Blackout drapes/curtains, Bidet, Access via exterior corridors, Desk, Connecting/adjoining rooms available, Soap, Shower only, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Visual fire alarm, Slippers, Wheelchair accessible, Down comforter, Free international calls, Air conditioning, Sofa bed, Kitchen, Flat-panel TV, Room service (limited hours), Free long-distance calls, Non-Smoking, Low-height bed, Deck or patio, Pillow menu, Soundproofed rooms, Laptop-friendly workspace, Daily housekeeping, Memory foam mattress, Free WiFi, Individually decorated, Hypo-allergenic bedding available, Individually furnished, Phone, Frette Italian sheets, Free local calls, Minibar (stocked, free items), Towels provided, Restaurant dining guide, Highchair, Bedsheets provided, Netflix, Stovetop, Private bathroom, Bathrobes, Free toiletries, Hair dryer, Rainfall showerhead, Full-sized refrigerator/freezer, Cookware, dishware, and utensils, Dishwasher, Microwave, Free bottled water, Free cribs/infant beds, Oven.
Luxury Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View (Larice - SPA included):
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
269-sq-foot individually decorated room, deck/patio with garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, free minibar items, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Memory foam bed, Frette Italian linens, a down duvet, a pillow menu, and blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Free international calls, double sofa bed, and laptop workspace; free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible, visual fire alarm, and closed-captioned TV
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Heating, Premium bedding, Satellite TV service, Closed captioned TV, Guidebooks or recommendations, Blackout drapes/curtains, Bidet, Access via exterior corridors, Desk, Connecting/adjoining rooms available, Soap, Mini-fridge, Shower only, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Visual fire alarm, Slippers, Wheelchair accessible, Down comforter, Free international calls, Air conditioning, Sofa bed, Flat-panel TV, Room service (limited hours), Free long-distance calls, Non-Smoking, Deck or patio, Pillow menu, Soundproofed rooms, Laptop-friendly workspace, Daily housekeeping, Memory foam mattress, Free WiFi, Individually decorated, Hypo-allergenic bedding available, Individually furnished, Phone, Frette Italian sheets, Free local calls, Minibar (stocked, free items), Towels provided, Restaurant dining guide, Highchair, Bedsheets provided, Netflix, Private bathroom, Bathrobes, Free toiletries, Hair dryer, Rainfall showerhead, Free bottled water, Free cribs/infant beds.
Internet
Free Internet WiFi Access
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible rooms
Air conditioning
Climate control
General
Allergy-free rooms available
Blackout drapes or curtains
Crib or cot on Request - Fee May Apply
Daily housekeeping service
Direct Phone
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Interconnected room(s) available
Linen
Microwave
Mini Fridge
Non Smoking Rooms
Premium bedding
Room service
Soundproof Rooms
Towels
Entertainment
Flat screen LCD
Satellite or Cable TV
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Complimentary toiletries
Hair Dryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
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