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Via del Santo, 102/104, 35123 Padua, Italy
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Hotel Donatello
Ranked #18 of 59 hotels in Padua
4.0 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
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London
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Just acceptable”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2011
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This hotel was OK for a two-day stay in Padova but it doesn't deserve the four stars (although it is priced as such).

The location is ideal, just opposite the St Antonio Basilica.

However we were disappointed by the breakfast: no hot food, no fresh fruits, and the food on offer was of poor quality.

Also, you hear everything that's going in the corridor and rooms around you, including other customers leaving early in the morning or coming in late at night. For example, we were woken up in the middle of the night by noise in the room above. That, plus the small, uncomfortable beds, meant we didn't have the best of sleep.

To the hotel's credit, though, reception staff were friendly and helpful in answering all our questions.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Ideal location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2011 via mobile
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Have just returned from a week long stay at The Hotel Donatello in Padua. Ideally situated approx 50mts from Basicilla Saint Anthony and 1.3km from bus and rail stations. The hotel itself has 44 rooms, some smoking if required are available but these face out onto a back courtyard and the view not very impressive. The room we stayed in was spotless bed linen & towels changed every day,cold buffet breakfast each morning was plentiful. Finally the staff from Receptionist's, Dining room staff & housekeeping were so warm a friendly and nothing was to much for them to do for us. We also travelled to Venice twice and Verona once using public transport which is superb. We will return Hotel Donatello in Padua again.

  • Stayed August 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Tees Valley
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
“Diffinately one to come back to.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2011
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This is a very comfortable Hotel with friendly helpful staff in an ideal situation.
The rooms are comfortable and well laid out with good bathroom facilitys
Breakfast is good with ample range of choice.The location is good on the Historic square opisite the magnificent Basilica of Saint Anthony with good Restaurants close by.There is a local bus stop outside the hotel to take you to many other places of interest as this is a beautiful City with lots of interesting sights to see and a wonderful outside market full of bargains.We will certainly be back.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Amazing experience!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2011
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An amazing hotel, in the amazing, cozy Padova. The rooms are big, very clean,and with great views. Perfectly located hotel, with very good staff, and a great breakfast.

Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“The BEST Hotel in Padua -- so good and such a great value, you should add Padua to your itinerary just to stay there!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2011
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Perfect location, across from St. Anthony's basilica, 2 steps from everything else including the Scrovengi Chapel, yet you feel as if you're in a small, peaceful town. Excellent accomodations for the money; knowledgable, friendly staff.

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  • Stayed April 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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  • Donatello Hotel Padua
Address: Via del Santo, 102/104, 35123 Padua, Italy
Price range (per night):* INR5,825 - 7,337

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