"This is the nearest campsite to Padua – 15km south of the city centre, but frequent trains take around 15min; a very upmarket site, it not only has a swimming pool but thermal baths too."

"The Methis has 59 rooms spread over four floors—each an homage to one of the four elements." Full review

"The hotel’s four floors are elementally themed — earth, air, fire and water are subtly evoked in the color schemes and décor, but all are tranquil, minimal, clean-lined." Full review

"Four floors of sleekly designed guest rooms reflect the elements: gentle earth tones, fiery red, watery cool blue, and airy white in the top-floor suites." Full review

"Every bit as lovely, in its own way, as its neighbor Venice, Padua is far less heavily traveled, perhaps owing to the absence of a hook like Venice’s canals — presumably Giotto, Galileo and Kate from Taming of the Shrew don’t have the same kind of draw as those trusty gondolas" Full review