The Italia Hotel is a 3 star hotel in Certosa di Pavia, Italy, close to the town’s eponymous Certosa, a large monastery and religious complex that attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. The Hotel Italia is ideal for those who wish to relax and explore this small town, far enough, but within easy reach, of the hustle and bustle of Milan. The hotel offers a free parking and is appreciated for the courtesy and friendliness of its staff and the high quality of service. In its over 20 years of operation, it has become a favorite among tourists, as well as business travelers, that choose it for its proximity to the important financial and industrial centers of Milan and the rest of Lombardy. Hotel Italia is easily connected by local trains to both Milan and Pavia, as well as to the A7 highway that connects Milan to Genoa. This convenient Pavia accommodation also has its own restaurant and pizzeria that attracts customers from Certosa di Pavia and the neighboring towns. Despite being set well inland, the owners place particular emphasis on seafood and fish dishes, and offer traditional dishes from Lombardy as well as some that are typical of the region of Campania, such as the original Neapolitan pizza. Great for sightseeing and shopping! The Hotel Italia is mere steps away from the Certosa di Pavia, and you can’t miss out on the opportunity of visiting this magnificent building, that was built in the 14th century and is one of the finest examples of Italian Gothic style. The Duke of Milan, Gian Galeazzo Visconti, personally oversaw the construction of the Certosa, which he wanted to locate ideally at halfway between Milan and Pavia. It has a majestic facade lined with sculptures in Renaissance style and the main church contains several paintings of great local artists, such as Ambrogio Bergognone. It is nowadays not only a monastery and religious complex, but also hosts a park which can be visited by tourists. Just a few minutes’ drive from the hotel you can reach the city of Pavia, which is renowned as one of the cities with the highest quality of life in Italy. It is also home to several impressive religious and civil buildings, such as the University and the Cathedral (Duomo di Pavia). If you want to go shopping, all you have to do is drive or take a train to Milan. The capital of Lombardy, considered one of the fashion capitals of the world, offers a wide choice of stores of the most successful fashion and jewelry brands.