The upscale Starhotels Michelangelo offers an outstanding location for tourists visiting the Vatican and St. Peter's Basilica as these famous sights are just seven minutes away on foot. The 179 rooms have a contemporary look with classic elements, and feature mini-bars, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Several have views of the St. Peter's dome. The hotel also has a cocktail bar and restaurant serving Roman and international cuisine, but lacks amenities like a pool. The nearby Gran Melia has a pool and spa, but rates will be far higher. For style on a budget and a central location, the Starhotels Michelangelo is a great value.
The upscale Starhotels Michelangelo offers an outstanding location for tourists visiting the Vatican and St. Peter's Basilica as these famous sights are just seven minutes away on foot. The 179 rooms have a contemporary look with classic elements, and feature mini-bars, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Several have views of the St. Peter's dome. The hotel also has a cocktail bar and restaurant serving Roman and international cuisine, but lacks amenities like a pool. The nearby Gran Melia has a pool and spa, but rates will be far higher. For style on a budget and a central location, the Starhotels Michelangelo is a great value.
Right on the shore of Lake Garda, the four-pearl Hotel Maximilian has a quiet beachfront and a private boat dock amid pretty garden grounds. An infinity pool overlooks the lake, as does a restaurant with an outdoor terrace where guests get free breakfast. There's also an indoor pool and a full spa with a Turkish bath. The 25 airy guest rooms have furnished balconies or patios, but can be a mixed bag; some are noticeably dated and have flat-screen TVs from another era. While the property offers a tranquil atmosphere, it has the downside of being removed from the action in nearby Malcesine, although it's easy to reach by car, and parking is included in rates. For a more central location, travelers may wish to check out Hotel Castello Lake Front.
Right on the shore of Lake Garda, the four-pearl Hotel Maximilian has a quiet beachfront and a private boat dock amid pretty garden grounds. An infinity pool overlooks the lake, as does a restaurant with an outdoor terrace where guests get free breakfast. There's also an indoor pool and a full spa with a Turkish bath. The 25 airy guest rooms have furnished balconies or patios, but can be a mixed bag; some are noticeably dated and have flat-screen TVs from another era. While the property offers a tranquil atmosphere, it has the downside of being removed from the action in nearby Malcesine, although it's easy to reach by car, and parking is included in rates. For a more central location, travelers may wish to check out Hotel Castello Lake Front.
The 32-room Hotel Bologna is a charming three-pearl property with an unbeatable location next to Piazza Bra and a short walk from the Arena di Verona. Most everything the city offers is within walking distance, including restaurants, bars, shopping, and attractions. Rooms are a bit small, but they are elegantly decorated in a blend of traditional and modern styles that include hardwood floors and attractive art. Standard features include flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, minibars, and safes. Unfortunately, noise from neighboring bars can be an issue in street-facing rooms. The restaurant serves Italian fare, and the breakfast buffet is free, as is use of the hotel's bicycles. Travelers who would prefer something even more contemporary could check out the Hotel Milano, which has a spa and rooftop bar and terrace.
The 32-room Hotel Bologna is a charming three-pearl property with an unbeatable location next to Piazza Bra and a short walk from the Arena di Verona. Most everything the city offers is within walking distance, including restaurants, bars, shopping, and attractions. Rooms are a bit small, but they are elegantly decorated in a blend of traditional and modern styles that include hardwood floors and attractive art. Standard features include flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, minibars, and safes. Unfortunately, noise from neighboring bars can be an issue in street-facing rooms. The restaurant serves Italian fare, and the breakfast buffet is free, as is use of the hotel's bicycles. Travelers who would prefer something even more contemporary could check out the Hotel Milano, which has a spa and rooftop bar and terrace.
Hotel Santa Lucia is a family-run boutique property located in the middle of Minori, one of the livelier small villages along the Amalfi coast. The three-pearl hotel has a classic flair, with a penchant for an antique style that might be a bit stuffy for some, but isn't at all out of place in Amalfi. It’s close to the beach and easily reachable by car, but its location doesn't allow for the panoramic views so common to the area, nor do the rooms have sea views. Most of its 25 rooms have small furnished balconies, and all have typical amenities like flat-screen TVs and minibars, but Wi-Fi is an extra fee. It's well worth comparing rates and amenities with the more charming Villa Romana Hotel, which also adds a pool.
Hotel Santa Lucia is a family-run boutique property located in the middle of Minori, one of the livelier small villages along the Amalfi coast. The three-pearl hotel has a classic flair, with a penchant for an antique style that might be a bit stuffy for some, but isn't at all out of place in Amalfi. It’s close to the beach and easily reachable by car, but its location doesn't allow for the panoramic views so common to the area, nor do the rooms have sea views. Most of its 25 rooms have small furnished balconies, and all have typical amenities like flat-screen TVs and minibars, but Wi-Fi is an extra fee. It's well worth comparing rates and amenities with the more charming Villa Romana Hotel, which also adds a pool.
