Hotel Petrarca Terme

An 18th-century thermal retreat on Piazza Roma 23 in Abano Terme — the Euganean Hills spa town 40 minutes southwest of Venice — Hotel Petrarca Terme draws guests specifically for its natural hot-spring circuit rather than as a transit stop for the lagoon city.

Seven outdoor pools and one indoor pool are all fed by hyperthermal spring water; the spa adds sauna, steam room, solarium, and massage treatments, making the property function as a self-contained wellness destination. A tennis court and fitness centre serve guests not anchored to the pool terraces.

Rooms include balconies, minibars, and private bathrooms with tub or shower. The restaurant and bar handle full board if needed; room service and a snack bar cover lighter requests. Airport shuttle and bicycle rental suit guests pairing thermal stays with day trips to Padua, reachable in under 20 minutes by rail.