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BELLAGIO BRESSANONE (BRIXEN)

Florence The handsome 18th-century building Elephant In a pretty town, Tyrolean in character,
occupies a prime position in Bellagio, pearl of an old inn named after a beast which stabled
Lake Como. An arcaded terrace makes a here during a journey over the Alps for the
welcoming entry to the attractive foyer, with its amusement of Emperor Ferdinand of Austria.
beamed and vaulted ceiling and stone fireplace. Old-fashioned comfort, impressive public rooms.
Bedrooms have a similar rustic charm, with Bedrooms are less characterful. Excellent food.
antiques and pretty fabrics. Excellent value. N Via Rio Bianco 4, 39042 Bressanone, Bolzano.
N Piazza Mazzini 46, 22021 Bellagio, Como. Map p335 E2. § 0472 83 27 50. ` 0472 83 65 79.
Map p334 C2. § 031 95 03 42. ` 031 95 17 22. $ info@hotelelephant.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 44.
$ hotflore@tin.it. 0 b,l,d. Rooms 38. ∂ ÷ S∂ ÷ ¢ Nov to early Dec; Jan to mid-Mar.
¢ late Oct to mid-April. / AE, MC, V. ¡¡ / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡
BELLAGIO BREUIL-CERVINIA

Hotel du Lac A stone’s throw from the Florence Hermitage Here Alpine charm comes with a
(see above) this is another popular Bellagio hotel, sophisticated veneer, as befits a luxury hotel. A
with a delightful setting on the piazza, a real haven. Bedrooms are spacious; the cosiest
welcoming atmosphere and high standards of are the top-floor rooms with beamed ceilings.
housekeeping and cooking. At breakfast you will The Matterhorn is ever-present, both in paintings
find real marmalade and real orange juice; lunch and, in all its glory, through the windows.
or dinner on the lakeside terrace is a delight. N Via Piolet 1, 11021 Breuil-Cervinia, Aosta.
N Piazza Mazzini 32, 22021 Bellagio, Como. Map p334 A2.§ 0166 94 89 98. ` 0166 94 90 32.
Map p334 C2. § 031 95 03 20. ` 031 95 16 24. $ info@hotel hermitage.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 40.
$ hoteldulac@tin.it 0 b,l,d. Rooms 47. z ∂ S÷ S ÷ ∂¢ end April to early Jul; end Aug to end Nov.
¢ Nov to end Mar. / MC, V. ¡¡ / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡¡

BOLOGNA BRISIGHELLA
Orologio Above-average breakfasts and views Relais Torre Pratesi Massive, sturdy early 16th-
over Piazza Maggiore are the plus points, along century tower and adjoining farmhouse. Carefully
with well-equipped, well-lit bedrooms. restored and elegantly furnished.
N Via 1V Novembre 10, 40123 Bologna. Map p335 D4. N Via Cavina 11, Cavina, 48013 Brisighella, Ravenna.
§ 051 23 12 53. ` 051 26 05 52. $ orologio@inbo.it Map p335 E5. § 0546 845 45. ` 0546 845 58.
0 b. Rooms 34. ¡¡¡¡ $ info@torrepratesi.it 0 b,l,d. Rooms 9. ¡¡¡
BRESSANONE (BRIXEN) CAMOGLI
Dominik Ideal for the fitness-conscious, with Cenobio dei Dogi In a beautiful park
pool, sauna, solarium and skiing nearby. Light, overlooking the bay, a sober luxury hotel,
airy, set amid lawns and terraces. formerly a summer palace of Genoa’s doges.
N Unterdrittelgasse 13, 39042 Bressanone. Map p335 E2. N Via Cuneo 34, 16032 Camogli, Genova.
§ 0472 83 01 44. ` 0472 83 65 54. $ dominik@ Map p334 B4. § 0185 72 41. ` 0185 77 27 96.
relaischateaux.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 36. ¡¡¡ $ cenobio@cenobio.it 0 b,l,d. Rooms 106. ¡¡¡
For key to symbols see backflap. For price categories see p333