This upscale hotel, located in a historic building that was once a convent, welcomes guests with an elegant, ornate lobby. Of the 192 rooms spread out over eight floors, the suites on the higher floors with balconies are the favored accommodations; the decor isn't quite as luxurious as some may expect given the advertised five-star rating. The location is wonderfully convenient for sightseeing -- right next to the Spanish Steps and walking distance to the Villa Borghese and the Trevi Fountain. While babysitting is available, families should be aware there is a steep charge for extra people in the room. During the spring and summer months, alfresco dining is available in a charming courtyard at La Piazzetta.
This upscale hotel, located in a historic building that was once a convent, welcomes guests with an elegant, ornate lobby. Of the 192 rooms spread out over eight floors, the suites on the higher floors with balconies are the favored accommodations; the decor isn't quite as luxurious as some may expect given the advertised five-star rating. The location is wonderfully convenient for sightseeing -- right next to the Spanish Steps and walking distance to the Villa Borghese and the Trevi Fountain. While babysitting is available, families should be aware there is a steep charge for extra people in the room. During the spring and summer months, alfresco dining is available in a charming courtyard at La Piazzetta.
The 124-room Bonvecchiati Hotel, opened in 1790, is an upper-middle-range, historic property located in the heart of the city with its own water taxi dock. Piazza San Marco is a short three-minute walk away, and most of the city’s major museums are accessible on foot. The Bonvecchiati has slightly formal and old-fashioned Venetian decor. Rooms vary in size, style, and views -- some are modern and sleek with crimson accents while others are traditionally elegant with dramatic long drapes that match upholstered furniture. There are a gym, sauna, and steam room on-site and the restaurant serves quality Venetian cuisine. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
The 124-room Bonvecchiati Hotel, opened in 1790, is an upper-middle-range, historic property located in the heart of the city with its own water taxi dock. Piazza San Marco is a short three-minute walk away, and most of the city’s major museums are accessible on foot. The Bonvecchiati has slightly formal and old-fashioned Venetian decor. Rooms vary in size, style, and views -- some are modern and sleek with crimson accents while others are traditionally elegant with dramatic long drapes that match upholstered furniture. There are a gym, sauna, and steam room on-site and the restaurant serves quality Venetian cuisine. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
Locanda Orseolo is a 12-room guesthouse located in the heart of Venice, a short walk from Piazza San Marco. Traditional, elegant rooms have theatrical wall murals, glass chandeliers, and small flat-screen TVs. This restored Venetian home has charming, original elements such as exposed beam ceilings. A quality free breakfast is served in a room overlooking a small canal, but there is no elevator and canal-facing rooms can experience some early morning noise. Rates are among the most competitive in the area for what you get.
Locanda Orseolo is a 12-room guesthouse located in the heart of Venice, a short walk from Piazza San Marco. Traditional, elegant rooms have theatrical wall murals, glass chandeliers, and small flat-screen TVs. This restored Venetian home has charming, original elements such as exposed beam ceilings. A quality free breakfast is served in a room overlooking a small canal, but there is no elevator and canal-facing rooms can experience some early morning noise. Rates are among the most competitive in the area for what you get.
The 12-room Locanda Sant’Agostin is a mid-range property situated in Venice's San Polo district, a quiet residential area away from the hordes of tourists. There are a handful of local shops nearby and bars nearby, and Piazza San Marco is a 15-minute walk from the hotel. The free breakfast includes croissants, cereal, and ham, as well as cappuccinos and hot chocolate. Rooms are clean and classic, with minibars and flat-screen TVs, plus there's free Wi-Fi, though it can be spotty. Some rooms have small balconies and canal views, but others receive little sunlight. Guests willing to spend more for proximity to Piazza San Marco can consider Hotel Al Piave, a mid-range property with a similarly classic style.
The 12-room Locanda Sant’Agostin is a mid-range property situated in Venice's San Polo district, a quiet residential area away from the hordes of tourists. There are a handful of local shops nearby and bars nearby, and Piazza San Marco is a 15-minute walk from the hotel. The free breakfast includes croissants, cereal, and ham, as well as cappuccinos and hot chocolate. Rooms are clean and classic, with minibars and flat-screen TVs, plus there's free Wi-Fi, though it can be spotty. Some rooms have small balconies and canal views, but others receive little sunlight. Guests willing to spend more for proximity to Piazza San Marco can consider Hotel Al Piave, a mid-range property with a similarly classic style.
The upper-middle-range Palermo Tower by P Hotels is located in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires, a trendy area full of restaurants, cafes, and shops. It’s a bit far from the city center, but it suits travelers looking to be away from the throngs, plus it's well serviced by public transportation. The hotel offers 23 spacious rooms with convenient features like kitchenettes, air-conditioning, balconies, and bathrooms with separate showers and jetted tubs. The outdoor courtyard and rooftop pool offer a lovely respite, plus there's a fitness room on-site. Though there's no restaurant on-site, breakfast is available for an extra charge, and guests can request their kitchenettes to be stocked or have food delivered from local restaurants. Dazzler Recoleta offers a good alternative with business facilities and a free breakfast, but their rooms don't have kitchen facilities.
The upper-middle-range Palermo Tower by P Hotels is located in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires, a trendy area full of restaurants, cafes, and shops. It’s a bit far from the city center, but it suits travelers looking to be away from the throngs, plus it's well serviced by public transportation. The hotel offers 23 spacious rooms with convenient features like kitchenettes, air-conditioning, balconies, and bathrooms with separate showers and jetted tubs. The outdoor courtyard and rooftop pool offer a lovely respite, plus there's a fitness room on-site. Though there's no restaurant on-site, breakfast is available for an extra charge, and guests can request their kitchenettes to be stocked or have food delivered from local restaurants. Dazzler Recoleta offers a good alternative with business facilities and a free breakfast, but their rooms don't have kitchen facilities.
Villagio Verde is a two-and-a-half-pearl hotel set on a lush hillside just outside of Roatan’s West End. The hotel’s four air-conditioned rooms (combinable into two suites) are simple and well-kept, and include rainfall showers and private balconies with hammocks. Stone pathways crisscross the resort’s tropical grounds, full of palms, fruit trees, and blossoming flowers. There’s a small plunge pool surrounded by lounge chairs and the beach is a four-minute drive away. Delicious breakfasts are included with all stays and other amenities include a shared kitchen, DVD library, and generator to cover the island’s all-too-common power outages. Children under 12 aren’t allowed, so guests looking for a family-friendly stay should consider the nearby Seagrape Roatan, with its seaside pool, sprawling grounds, and oceanfront rooms.
Villagio Verde is a two-and-a-half-pearl hotel set on a lush hillside just outside of Roatan’s West End. The hotel’s four air-conditioned rooms (combinable into two suites) are simple and well-kept, and include rainfall showers and private balconies with hammocks. Stone pathways crisscross the resort’s tropical grounds, full of palms, fruit trees, and blossoming flowers. There’s a small plunge pool surrounded by lounge chairs and the beach is a four-minute drive away. Delicious breakfasts are included with all stays and other amenities include a shared kitchen, DVD library, and generator to cover the island’s all-too-common power outages. Children under 12 aren’t allowed, so guests looking for a family-friendly stay should consider the nearby Seagrape Roatan, with its seaside pool, sprawling grounds, and oceanfront rooms.
