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Stratosphere Tower - Casino & Resort Hotel

noreply@blogger.com (ipekyoluforum) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:37:00 +0000

LAS VEGAS
Location. Located on the northern end of the Strip, the Stratosphere Tower - Casino & Resort Hotel stands less than two miles from downtown Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Convention Center is located two miles away.

Hotel Features. The hotel's tower rises 113 stories and qualifies as one of the tallest free-standing structures located west of the Mississippi River. Elevators ascend to indoor/outdoor observation decks with 360-degree views. The Top of the World Restaurant revolves above the city of Las Vegas and serves steaks, seafood and continental cuisine during lunch and dinner hours. Romance at the Top of the World lounge offers jazz-band entertainment and DJ music, for fees. An 80,000-square-foot casino offers approximately 50 table games, 1,500 slot and video poker games, a poker room and a race and sports book. The eight-floor pool complex includes a freeform pool with a rock waterfall, a tropical ocean-scene wall, volleyball nets and rental cabanas. A second outdoor pool is reserved for adults, only. Roni Josef International Salon and Spa offers body treatments that include Swedish and Western therapies. An indoor/outdoor fitness center overlooks the activity pool and houses cardiovascular and weight-training machines.

Guestrooms. This 24-story hotel and casino offers 2,444 located in two towers. Accommodations afford city or mountain views. Rooms reveal contemporary décor and earth-tone hues. Select accommodations feature sofa beds and marble foyers, while marble bathrooms contain dual sinks, jetted tubs and glass-enclosed showers. Some suites provide complimentary laptop-compatible in-room safes. Wireless Internet access is available, for a fee.

Expert Tip. This Las Vegas property offers three top-of-the-tower thrill rides that include Insanity, X-Scream and lastly, Big Shot, that launches passengers 160 feet in 2.5 seconds along a 238-foot mast that extends like a needle from the tower.

Resort Fees:
Resort fees are determined and collected by the hotel and are subject to change.

HOTEL DI STEFANO - Pisa

noreply@blogger.com (ipekyoluforum) — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:39:00 +0000

The Hotel Di Stefano is a small modern hotel situated in the historical centre of Pisa, 300 metres from the Leaning Tower and 500 metres from Agostini Palace. The 21 guestrooms have modern decor in lilac or cream with patterned fabrics. Amenities include satellite television, direct-dial phones, minibars, hair dryers, and wireless Internet.
Guests can start the day with breakfast in the hotel's traditional style dining room. Later, guests can relax on the large terrace and enjoy views of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, chat over drinks in the bar, or take advantage of room service. Business clients can hire out the 20-seater meeting room for small conferences, and a currency exchange service is available. Multilingual staff are on hand at the 24-hour front desk and guests can use the Internet to plan a sightseeing itinerary. Nearby attractions include the 200-year-old Hussard Café; the majestic palaces of the Pacinotti Quay located 500 metres away, and the museums and cathedrals of the Piazza del Duomo, 600 metres away. Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport is approximately three kilometres and a 15-minute drive from the hotel.

Art Hotel Il Giardino - Pisa

noreply@blogger.com (ipekyoluforum) — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:36:00 +0000

Location. Originally a staging post, the Art Hotel Giardino is a two-floor hotel, situated within 150 metres of the historic Leaning Tower and Baptistery, 1.5 kilometres from the centre of Pisa. Pisa Airport is 10 kilometres from the hotel, with an approximate driving time of 15 minutes.
Hotel Features. The Art Hotel Giardino houses a contemporary art collection that extends throughout the hotel and includes graphic art, mosaics, ceramics and terracotta pieces. Guests can relax in the hotel's internal courtyard, which has views of the Baptistery, and seek sightseeing assistance from the concierge. Reduced-rate parking is on offer 100 metres from the hotel for those arriving by car.

Guestrooms. The 16 air-conditioned guestrooms are hung with original artwork and feature simple, modern decor. Amenities include satellite television, direct-dial phones, minibars and bathrooms with hair dryers.

Expert Tip. Pisa Baptistery dates from the 12th century with its combination of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. The Baptistery is famous for its elaborate façade and simple interior.

I Portici Hotel - Bologna

noreply@blogger.com (ipekyoluforum) — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 13:51:00 +0000

Location. The I Portici Hotel Bologna is located in the centre of the historic city of Bologna, Italy, on Via Indipendenza, 600 metres from Bologna Centrale train station and one kilometre from the main square. Bologna Airport is six kilometres away.
Hotel Features. Offering a quiet atmosphere within the historic 19th-century Palazzo Maccaferri building, The I Portici Hotel Bologna once housed a theatre in the early 1900s. The hotel has a doorman and 24-hour front desk, and provides business services, dry cleaning, currency exchange, multilingual staff and wireless Internet. Garage parking is available for a surcharge.

The Ristorante Teatro Eden at the I Portici serves international and local Bolognese cuisine. Large windows of this old theatre space provide a view over the busy Via Indipendenza, and buffets, banquets, and business lunches can be arranged.

Various modern and light conference rooms are offered on first and ground floor, with audio-visual equipment provided and wireless Internet access throughout.

Golf Club Bologna is 18 kilometres from the hotel, and other leisure facilities are easily found in Bologna's centre.

Guestrooms. The 86 guestrooms at I Portici overlook Via Indipendenza or have view of the Pincio Park. All have a warm and bright ambience, and decor varies from modern to classical. Each is air- conditioned with wireless Internet, satellite television with pay movies, remote lighting control, and shower rooms. Smoking rooms are available, and newspapers are complimentary.

Expert Tip. In a wall in Via Piella, there is a little wooden shutter which opens to reveal a little window or 'finestrina' through which the 'Little Venice' of Bologna's past can be glimpsed, the remains of the canal system that used to run throughout the city.

Hotel Pedrini - Bologna

noreply@blogger.com (ipekyoluforum) — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 13:49:00 +0000

Location. The Hotel Pedrini is located in Bologna, Italy. Piazza Maggiore is 100 metres away, Basilica di Santo Stefano is 500 metres away, and the Towers of Bologna is 700 metres away. The nearest metro station is 100 metres from the hotel and the city's main station is two kilometres away.
Hotel Features. Set in the city centre, the Hotel Pedrini is housed in a renovated 16th-century monastery and opens to interiors combining traditional and modern decor. The hotel houses an Internet point and offers tour assistance, and guests can explore the city on bicycles borrowed from the hotel. There is an informal snack and wine bar, and a terrace area, and further amenities include parking (surcharge), room service, and laundry facilities.

The Hotel Pedrini provides a complimentary continental breakfast.

Guestrooms. The 32 guestrooms have traditional decor with rich fabrics and antique-style furnishings. Amenities include air conditioning, wireless Internet, satellite television, direct-dial phones, hair dryers, minibars, safes, and desks.

METROPOLITAN - Bologna

noreply@blogger.com (ipekyoluforum) — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 13:47:00 +0000

Location. The Hotel Metropolitan is located in Bologna, Italy, 300 metres from Manzoni Auditorium, and one kilometre from the Bologna Towers.
Hotel Features. Amenities include high-speed Internet access, laundry services, a safe-deposit box, and room service within limited hours. Airport transfers can be arranged (surcharge).

Hotel Metropolitan offers a bar and lounge for snacks and drinks; a complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning.

Guestrooms. The 50 guestrooms provide wireless Internet access, minibars, direct-dial phones, and satellite television with pay movies.

B4 Bologna - Bologna

noreply@blogger.com (ipekyoluforum) — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 13:45:00 +0000

The Boscolo Hotel Tower is a deluxe-class hotel located 15 kilometers from Bologna G. Marconi Airport. Guests will appreciate all that this friendly hotel has to offer, from the moment they check in until the moment they leave. A good location, nice amenities and service that is unparalleled makes this property the ideal choice for both business and leisure travelers. Adding to the comfort and convenience is the fact that the hotel provides easy access to surrounding venues and sights all guests will want to explore.
The service the hotel's attentive staff provides is comforting and inviting, creating an overall welcoming atmosphere to the hotel. The staff is well- versed in the art of hospitality. After a long day of sightseeing, business or pleasure, guests will look forward to retiring to the beautifully appointed guest rooms, which are well equipped to meet the needs and expectations modern travelers have come to develop. In addition, this great hotel is near area attractions, dining and shopping venues.

Touring - Bologna

noreply@blogger.com (ipekyoluforum) — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 13:43:00 +0000

A family-run hotel occupying a renovated, late 19th-century building in Bolognas historic city centre, the Hotel Touring is just 200 metres from the towns main square. The Hotel Touring premises dates back to the turn of the century with a design and decor combining Baroque influence and modern furnishings, including satellite televisions, telephones, dial-up Internet connections, safes and hair dryers in the 38 air-conditioned guestrooms. with hair dryers.
Guests can soak up the sunshine with a drink from the bar while taking in panoramic city views, or relax in the hot tub on the hotel's rooftop terrace. Knowledgeable staff members provide local insight and tour information. 'Net surfers can endulge themselves with high-speed Internet access in the lobby. Tourists also can rent bikes for excursions around the city. The hotel's central location means that many of Bologna's attractions are just a short stroll away. Neptune's fountain, the Palazzo de Enzo and the Margherita gardens are all within 500 metres. The Bologna airport is three kilometres from the Hotel Touring.

Sadie Thompson Inn

noreply@blogger.com (ipekyoluforum) — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 22:35:00 +0000

Location.

The Sadie Thompson Inn is located in Pago Pago, American Samoa.
One kilometer from Pago Pago city center
One kilometer from the harbor
One kilometer from the Marketplace

Hotel Features.

Restaurant and bar
Transportation to and from Pago Pago Airport
Business services

Guestrooms.

Complimentary high-speed Internet access
Minibars and refrigerators
Private bathrooms with showers only

Hotel İnformation

Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Floors - 2
Photo identification required

Check Out Time - 11 a.m.
Guestrooms - 14
Smoke-free property

Credit card required
Minimum check-in age - 18
24-hour front desk

Albergo Al Cappello Rosso - Bologna

noreply@blogger.com (ipekyoluforum) — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 13:55:00 +0000

Built in 1375, the Albergo Al Cappello Rosso in Bologna, Italy, is rich in historical tradition. The hotel is set in the commercial and cultural center of Bologna, 50 meters from the main square, Piazza Maggiore. The hotel is a short stroll away from a wealth of attractions. The Basilica of San Petronio, the Two Towers, Palazzo D'Accursio and the Palazzo Re Enzo are all within 300 meters of the hotel. Guglielmo Marconi Bologna International Airport is four kilometers away.
The Albergo Al Cappello Rosso's reading room features tiled floors, beautiful dark wood furnishings and large windows. The breakfast room features two-story windows and potted plants for a relaxed morning ambience. Tour assistance is available from the multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk, and complimentary Internet access is available. After a day of business or sightseeing, guests can enjoy a drink in the bar or relax in front of the open fire in the lobby. Amenities include laundry facilities, on-site parking for a surcharge, and 24-hour room service.

The 33 soundproof guestrooms are well-appointed in rich colors and fabrics with wood furnishings for a contemporary feel. The garret windows showcase views of the historical buildings of Bologna. All units include complimentaryt conne Internections, minibars and safes.

Zanhotel Europa - Bologna

noreply@blogger.com (ipekyoluforum) — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 13:53:00 +0000

Hotel Europa in Bologna, Italy is located 25 meters from the nearest bus station and fifteen minutes from Guglielmo Marconi Bologna Airport. An airport shuttle runs every ten minutes and stops 300 meters from the hotel. The boutique-style of the hotel is within 700 meters of the Piazza Maggiore, the Morandi and Pinacoteca Museums. Guests may also choose to spend a cultured evening at the Opera Theatre, just two kilometers from the hotel.
Guests approaching hotel will be drawn to the bright gold and ivory stained glass gracing the hotel sign. The lobby features similar sunlit colors in elaborate marble floors, intricate columns and sparkling chandeliers. The hotel faces the emerald greenery of Fava Garden, where guests may engage in activities such as jogging and picnics.
The Hotel Europa boasts a well- equipped business center complete with conference rooms, exhibit space and high- speed Internet connections. Complimentary breakfast is served each morning and laundry facilities are available for guest convenience.
101 guestrooms feature sleek wood furnishings and scenic balconies. Modern amenities include Internet connections, direct- dial phones, safes, and minibars. Bathrooms feature curved mirrors with designer lamps, makeup mirrors and glass shower doors. Guests wishing to dine privately may order gourmet meals from hotel room service.
Hotel Europa, Bologna, is likely to please the business or pleasure traveler; it combines elegance and practicality to ensure guest satisfaction.

Internazionale Hotel - Bologna

noreply@blogger.com (ipekyoluforum) — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 13:46:00 +0000

The Hotel Internazionale is a grand palazzo-style hotel set in an historic building with elegant porticos, and located on the main road running through Bologna, 300 metres from the main square of the city centre. All 116 guestrooms are sumptuously decorated with red carpets and coordinating gold fabrics, and extend to bathrooms with telephones and complimentary toiletries. As well as modern comforts such as direct-dial phones, high-speed Internet ports and cable television with pay movies, more traditional in-room touches include bathrobes and slippers.
Guests can start the day with a buffet breakfast in the elegant dining room, or unwind with an evening drink in the bar, where during lunchtime hours a selection of hot and cold snacks are also on offer. Guests can also relax in the lobby with a newspaper or with some television, or take refreshment in-room via room service. There is ample parking in the onsite garage for those arriving by car, and a range of conference facilities on offer for business guests. For tourist visitors, a wide range of attractions are within walking distance; from excellent shopping and sights such as the Neptune fountain 300 metres away, to the archaeological museum 500 metres away. The hotel is approximately six kilometres, or 20- minute drive from Bologna Airport. The airport shuttle service costs approximately 4 EUR and the bus stop is 200 metres from the hotel. Taxis are available at the airport and cost approximately 15.EUR.

Savoia Hotel Country House - Bologna

noreply@blogger.com (ipekyoluforum) — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 13:43:00 +0000

Hotel Savoia is housed in a restored 19th century farm complex located at the entrance to Bologna, four kilometres from Piazza Maggiore. The 42 guestrooms over three floors are quiet, and individually decorated with white walls, modern prints and coordinated furnishings. All offer garden views and depending on their location, some also have original features such as Tuscan tiled floors and wooden ceilings. All are equipped with air conditioning, minibars, safes, cable TV and wireless Internet, with fruit baskets offered on arrival.
Guests can dine in the hotel restaurant which offers Mediterranean dishes including many specialities prepared with truffles and porcini mushrooms. During summer, meals can be taken al fresco in the terraced garden. Guests can relax in the conservatory with its wrought iron furniture, unwind in the sauna, or enjoy cool drinks in the shade of the pagoda. Business guests can make use of the modern congress hall which offers 11 rooms seating up to 450 people. Wireless Internet and newspapers are complimentary and room service is available around the clock. There is a large free car park for those arriving by car. Guests have complimentary use of the outdoor pool at the hotel's neighbouring sister hotel. Bologna's main square, Piazza Maggiore is four kilometres from the hotel as are the city's two leaning towers and art lovers can visit the National Gallery 2.5 kilometres away. Bologna train station is three kilometres away. Bologna Airport (BLQ) is an approximate 15-minute drive away at a distance of 11 kilometres.

Zanhotel Canale - Bologna

noreply@blogger.com (ipekyoluforum) — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 13:40:00 +0000

The Hotel Il Canale is a small charming residence set in the historic heart of Bologna, situated opposite the Aposa watercourse and 10 metres from the Arena del Sole Theatre. The guestrooms are pleasantly furnished, with peach, cream and pink fabrics, and antique furniture. As well as having private bathrooms, they also benefit from air-conditioning, satellite TVs, direct dial telephones, minibars, Internet connections and room safes.
A buffet breakfast is served in the traditional stone- clad dining room, hung with tapestries and interesting art. Despite being a traditional hotel, guests are offered a full range of modern conveniences, from Internet access and currency exchange, to garage parking, laundry services and conference facilities. There is a pleasant lounge/bar on site, too. Those keen to explore local will find themselves within 500 metres of several of the Bologna's museums. The closest airport is Bologna G. Marconi Airport; approximate driving time is 15 minutes and distance is 12 kilometers. The airport is linked to Bologna railway station and the city centre by the Aerobus service, which departs from the airport every 15 minutes. Taxi services are available outside arrivals at both terminals.

Zanhotel Tre Vecchi - Bologna

noreply@blogger.com (ipekyoluforum) — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 23:01:00 +0000

A centrally located hotel with characteristic arcaded façade, the Hotel Tre Vecchi lies 250 metres from the railway station and 500 metres from Piazza Maggiore. The 96 guestrooms feature traditional décor with mint-green fabrics and wood furnishings; all have balconies and bathrooms complete with bathtub/shower combos, bidets and hair dryers. Other room amenities include air conditioning, cable television with pay movies, direct- dial phones, safes, Internet connections and minibars.
The hotel concierge offers tour assistance and multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can exchange currency. After a day's sightseeing guests can choose from a selection of drinks in the bar, use the high-speed Internet connections in public areas or relax in front of the television in the lobby. Practical amenities include garage parking and a dry cleaning service. For business guests, the hotel has two conference rooms which can accommodate up to 35 delegates. Situated in Bologna's city centre, the hotel is within easy reach of many attractions. Guests can visit the Medieval Museum, 300 metres away; the bustling Piazza Maggiore, 500 metres away; and the two leaning towers of Piazza di Porta Ravegnana, 700 metres away. The hotel also has excellent transport links, located 250 metres from the central railway station and 12 kilometres from Guglielmo Marconi Bologna Airport. Aerobus operates a service to Bologna central railway station and the city centre which departs every 15 minutes from outside Arrivals (terminals A and B); tickets can be bought on the bus. Taxi services are available outside Arrivals at both terminals. The hotel operates a shuttle service for a fee.

Starhotels Excelsior - Bologna

noreply@blogger.com (ipekyoluforum) — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:09:00 +0000

Location. The Starhotels Excelsior hotel is located opposite Bologna Central Train Station and within one-and-a-half kilometres of Piazza Maggiore, the Two Towers and the National Art Gallery. Exhibition centres are two kilometres from the hotel and Bologna Marconi Airport (BLQ) is 11 kilometres away.
Hotel Features. The Starhotels Excelsior hotel's modern lobby features a sleek reception desk, clean lines and a lounge area. The hotel has 24-hour reception, onsite car rental and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.

The Avorio Restaurant serves up authentic Italian and modern international dishes. The contemporary Fondente Bar has chaise longues, cube seats and dark wood floors. Coffee-table art and photography books are available from the hotel library. The hotel provides complimentary American buffet breakfasts and room service.

The Starhotels Excelsior hotel offers wireless Internet access, business centre and seven meeting rooms for up to 150 people.

A fitness centre has gym equipment and a spa tub. The hotel also has a garden and lounge area.

Guestrooms. The Starhotels Excelsior hotel has 191 air-conditioned guestrooms, decorated with contemporary Italian furnishings. All rooms are soundproofed and feature wireless Internet access, cable television, minibars, safes and complimentary newspapers. Bathrooms have a television, telephone and complimentary toiletries.

Expert Tip. Visiting the rest of Italy is easy due to the Starhotels Excelsior hotel's location directly opposite Bologna Central Train Station.

Hotel Mercure Bologna Centro - Bologna

noreply@blogger.com (ipekyoluforum) — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:03:00 +0000

Location. Nestled within the historical center of Bologna, Italy, is the Mercure Bologna Centro. The hotel stands within one kilometer of Due Torri, Piazza Maggiore, St. Peter's Cathedral and Museo Civico Archeologico. A train station is located across the street.
Hotel Features. Four meeting rooms are available and can accommodate up to 65 delegates. Wireless Internet access is featured throughout the hotel. Concierge can assist with tour assistance and babysitting referrals. A garden bar serves refreshing drinks and snack items, and room service for cold snacks is available on a limited schedule. A 5,000 square meter garden surrounds the hotel.

Guestrooms. Guestrooms offer satellite television and high-speed wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms offer makeup mirrors and tubs, only.

Expert Tip. A train station and bus stop are located across the street from the hotel, offering convenient access to Bologna's city center.

Hotel Genova - Roma

noreply@blogger.com (ipekyoluforum) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 23:31:00 +0000

The Hotel Genova is a traditional, brick-built corner property located in the centre of Rome, set one kilometre from the Trevi Fountain and two kilometres from the Coliseum. The hotel features 92 guestrooms decorated in soft, natural shades with polished wooden floors and contemporary furnishings. All rooms feature balconies, cable television, direct-dial phones, safes, wireless Internet (surcharge), desks, minibars, climate control and air conditioning. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations, and hair dryers.
Guests can order snacks at any hour from the room service menu or ask the concierge to advise on Rome's abundance of sights. Other practical amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a safe-deposit box, dry cleaning services, and nearby parking for those arriving by car. The hotel is in an ideal position to visit the city's many historic sights; the Roman Forum and the Trevi Fountain are one kilometre, and the infamous Coliseum is two kilometres distance. Rome Fiumicino Airport is 20 kilometres from the hotel, a 40-minute drive.

Grand Hotel del Gianicolo - Roma

noreply@blogger.com (ipekyoluforum) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 23:29:00 +0000

Set in an 18th century villa, the Grand Hotel del Gianicolo is located on Gianicolo Hill with views over the Vatican, two kilometres from Rome's historic centre. The 48 air-conditioned guestrooms are decorated in rich shades of red, gold and green with dark wood furniture. All are equipped with satellite television, minibars, telephones, Internet connections, desks and safes. Bathrooms have hair dryers and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can start the day with buffet breakfast each morning, and enjoy drinks and snacks throughout the day in the bar or al fresco in the gardens. Lazy afternoons can be spent relaxing by the outdoor pool, or strolling in the hotel gardens. Room service is available and multilingual staff on the 24-hour front desk can offer advice on the city's attractions, book restaurants, and arrange tours or transport to the airport. For business travellers there are meeting and conference rooms, as well as wireless Internet access. Guests arriving by car can park at the hotel for a surcharge. Just 400 metres away, the Passeggiata del Gianicolo is a hilltop terrace offering views across the city, and the historic Trastevere district, with its bars, restaurants and lively piazzas is within one kilometre. Rome Fiumicino Airport is 25 kilometres (15.5 miles) away.

The Inn At The Roman Forum - Roma

noreply@blogger.com (ipekyoluforum) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 23:16:00 +0000

Location. The Inn At The Roman Forum is located in Rome, Italy, one kilometre from Campo del Fiori, and two kilometres from Fontana de Trevi. This traditional Italian hotel is located 50 metres from Cavour, the nearest metro station.
Hotel Features. The hotel has Roman ruins dating back 2,000 years in its grounds; complimentary wireless Internet access is provided throughout. Room service is also availa ble.

Guestrooms. All of the air-conditioned rooms at the hotel have antique furniture and wooden flooring; the marbled bathrooms have a Jacuzzi tub or walk- in shower. Satellite television, direct-dial phones, complimentary wireless Internet access, bathrobes, slippers, hair dryers, and welcome amenities are also provided.

Albergo Del Senato - Roma

noreply@blogger.com (ipekyoluforum) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 23:14:00 +0000

Location. The Albergo del Senato in Rome, Italy is a Baroque and Renaissance-inspired hotel, located on the Piazza della Rotonda, directly opposite the Pantheon. Several of Rome's historical landmarks are nearby. The Trevi Fountain, immortalized by Fellini's film, 'La Dolce Vita', is 500 meters away, and the Coliseum and Ste Peter's Cathedral are both within three kilometers. Leonardo da Vinci Airport is 30 kilometers from the hotel.

Hotel Features. Diamond patterns in the marble floors, area rugs and chandeliers decorate the Albergo Del Senato's lobby. Framed by arched doorways and complimented with pecan-colored wood, the 24-hour front desk's multilingual staff provides express check-in/check-out services. The hotel's late- night cocktail bar extends onto the roof terrace in the summer months, enabling patrons to enjoy a panoramic view of Rome. The breakfast room serves a continental buffet surrounded by Italian artwork and architecture.

Guestrooms. The 57 air- conditioned guestrooms at the Albergo Del Senato are decorated with antique furniture, patterned wallpaper, rich fabrics and heavy drapes. All rooms feature minibars, safes and marble bathrooms.

Expert Tip. The Pantheon, directly across from the hotel, was originally built as a temple to the seven deities of the seven planets, but has been a Christian church since the 7th century. It is the best-preserved of all Roman buildings and the oldest important building in the world with its original roof intact. The only natural light enters through an unglazed oculus at the center of the dome and through the bronze doors to the portico. As the sun moves, striking patterns of light illuminate the walls and floors of porphyry, granite and yellow marble. Admission is free.

Mecenate Palace - Roma

noreply@blogger.com (ipekyoluforum) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 23:12:00 +0000

Location. The fin-de-siecle Mecenate Palace hotel in Rome, Italy, is just off Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore, 500 metres from Stazione Termini railway station. The Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Colosseum and Via Condotti's shops are within two kilometres.
Hotel Features. Guests enter the terracotta- fronted hotel, comprising of two 19th-century buildings, through a revolving door on Via Carlo Alberto. Palms and cut-glass chandeliers decorate the dark green and white lobby. The hotel has a roof terrace with orange trees and views over the city.

Gold artwork, red fabric armchairs and marble- topped tables furnish the Mecenate Palace hotel's ground- floor lounge bar, open for cocktails, coffees and snacks. Complimentary buffet breakfast is served on the terrace or in the adjacent breakfast room.

The Mecenate Palace's walnut-panelled meeting room with gold fabric walls hosts up to 40 people. Complimentary newspapers are available in the lobby.

Orange trees and trellises decorate the rooftop terrace and garden, overlooking the 13th-century bell tower of Santa Maria Maggiore church where, during Corpus Domini celebrations, the Pope can be seen giving benediction. Views extend across Rome to the Colosseum and Vatican.

Guestrooms. The Mecenate Palace hotel's 62 climate-controlled, soundproofed guestrooms have high ceilings, and feature walnut fittings, pink marble-topped coffee tables and prints on the walls. Beds have Italian linens and upholstered headboards. Rooms include satellite television, dial-up Internet ports, tea/coffee- making facilities and minibars. Marble bathrooms are equipped with marble-edged mirrors and radios. The six- storey hotel has a lift.

Expert Tip. Selling quality Italian footwear and fashion, Rome's Upim department store is located steps away from the hotel on the corner of Via Carlo Alberto and Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore.

Aran Mantegna Hotel - Roma

noreply@blogger.com (ipekyoluforum) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 23:11:00 +0000

Location. The Aran Mantegna Hotel is located on the outskirts of Rome, Italy, two kilometres from Marconi metro station. The Trevi Fountain and the Colosseum can be found within eight kilometres of the hotel.
Hotel Features. The Aran Mantegna Hotel is housed in a striking contemporary property built in glass and steel, which opens to a bright, modern lobby area. Staff at the front desk can exchange currency and provide limited hours room service. Other amenities include laundry facilities and a concierge service on hand to offer sightseeing assistance.

The Aran Mantegna Hotel's Brasserie is a relaxed modern restaurant serving a range of Mediterranean dishes. Cocktails are served in the lobby bar.

Conference facilities are available onsite and the hotel's public areas offer wireless Internet access (surcharge).

Guestrooms. The Aran Mantegna Hotel's 323 feature colour-controlled lighting and contemporary decor in soft, neutral tones. Amenities include wireless Internet, satellite television, minibars and bathrooms with combination tubs and showers.

Expert Tip. The Spanish Steps, located 7.5 kilometres from the hotel are a famous Roman landmark. The steps link the Piazza Trinità dei Monti to the Piazza di Spagna, which houses a Baroque fountain and the former home of the English poet John Keats.

Rome Cavalieri, The Waldorf - Astoria Collection - Roma

noreply@blogger.com (ipekyoluforum) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 23:08:00 +0000

With views over Rome and a prized art collection displayed throughout the hotel, Rome Cavalieri Hilton is a luxury hotel set in 15 acres of private parkland, three kilometres from the Vatican and four kilometres from the Coliseum. The 370 soundproofed guestrooms feature classical Italian decor and furnishings; all rooms have balconies with garden or city views and modern amenities including air conditioning, high-speed Internet connections and satellite television with pay movies and video games. Bathrooms come with toiletries and hair dryers.
Guests can take a dip in the Olympic-sized outdoor swimming pool set in the hotel's 15 acres of private park or work out in one of the two gyms where instructors are on hand to assist with training programmes. Energetic guests can make use of the running track and tennis courts before relaxing in the indoor pool with hydro- massage and water cascade. Guests in need of some pampering can visit the Grand Spa with its Turkish baths, hydro-massage pools, saunas, relaxation area, beauty centre and physiotherapist. Dining options include a poolside restaurant serving regional Italian dishes and a Michelin-starred roof garden restaurant with stunning views of Rome and St. Peter's Dome. Families with children will appreciate the outdoor kids' pool, babysitting service and organised entertainment with clowns, balloons, games, videos and toy corner. There is also an onsite florist, gift shop, newsagent and cash machine. The Olympic Stadium is one kilometre away and the Sistine Chapel, St Peter's Basilica, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are all within three kilometres of the hotel. Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Airport is 35 kilometres away with an approximate driving time of 45 minutes.

Napoleon Hotel - Roma

noreply@blogger.com (ipekyoluforum) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 23:07:00 +0000

The Napoleon is a deluxe hotel which offers its guests the advantage of a very central and well-connected location. The hotel is minutes to area attractions, by foot or by underground, and 30 KM from Fiumicino Airport. The hotel is the quietest and most peaceful in the heart of the Eternal City.
The 79 rooms, all with antique style furniture, are spacious and comfortable with all the modern amenities that guest desire, such as air conditioning and direct dial telephones. The rooms face an interior court yard, which adds to the quiet nature of the hotel. The hotel is a few minutes to fine dining, shopping, and entertainment.