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I think we're finalizing our routing for June's trip. DFW (air) FCO (train) VCE (air) PRG (air) DFW.
I have a pretty good idea of routes to have back-up passes.
Does anyone have suggestions for hotels in FCO and VCE? Probably looking at staying near Roma Termini if possible.
look at luxurylink.com both cities
please send me your email via pm and I'll refer you--you get automatic $100 off--most deals are 2-3 nts but great prices. I'll pull 2 Rome properties I saved (Londra Cargill is good location--great neighborhood--walking distance to many sights) Recommend HOHO bus, too.
Be careful around Roma Termini. We were attacked twice within 3 blocks by gypsies, however we were prepared, after landing at FCO we put $$, passports, credit card in neck pouches and money belts and all they got was a ball point pen. I think it was a DL pen..back in the days when DL had log pens.
I recommend this website for Venice - Venice for Visitors - Your 2012 Travel Guide to Venice, Italy
How long are you going to be in Venice?
Thanks everyone. I'll look into your suggestions.
I have a limited amount of time away from work and 7 of those days will be spent in PRG (mission trip), so we'll only have a day in VCE and two in FCO. Not the best amount of time, but we figured we'd rather have the limited time than none.
Surely it offers more than 6 hotels for Rome and 4 for Venice. Was I missing something?Quote:
Originally Posted by mrs767er
They offer diff properties at diff times. They offer more than 1000 hotels/resorts but they vary by season, etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by SKC
have you checked out tripadvisor for each city? If you want reasonable for VCE, try Ambasciatore (mainland) with local bus to tourist areas. Nice neighborhood w/good food (better than islands!) Good breakfast, too!! Get your food from the grocer/deli type places. That way you know what you're getting for the price.
Oops--I forgot you were doing the mission trip--silly me!! Both hotels are well-priced--ask for airline rates. Concierge at Cargill will likely accommodate you--there are even a few rooms w/little balconies!
We're staying here next week.
Hotel Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese - Luxury hotel ROMA - Official Web Site
We get a pretty good rate from Accor Hotels, and I've always had good service from them. I'll let you guys know how it is when we return!
We walked by it--nice catch to get on Accor rates. Good location. There is a great market just past that Trinita Square--killer take out food and wines.
Oooo, thanks! I stayed near Repubblica metro last time, it was good as well. no rooms this time tho, so we decided to splurge a bit!Quote:
Originally Posted by mrs767er
Sorry I threw out the bag from there--just a few days ago. I'm sure there are others but that one was our "special" palce--they kept prosecco in the cooler. Some kind of blue cheese/parma ham sandwiches, like a thin calzone--hot is the way to go! You just show them how big, they cut and heat in the pizza oven. Sold by weight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tony757
Mangia!!!
I did the Hotel Tritone over in the Mestre area last time I visited Venice. While not in the actual island and on the mainland it is rioght across the street from the train station which is just a nonstop train ride away from Santa Lucia (the train station in the island). There are also bus links to the island. Rates were good and it was close enough to venice and nearby islands. The train station does get a bit shady after dark with some interesting characters.
In Rome I did the Hilton Rome, while it is a great property it is too far way from the sights. You have to take a shuttle which is complimentary to downtown.
Thanks for the suggestions.
OK, I can now recommend the Sofitel Villa Borghese in Rome. It's a bit off the metro, between Spagna and Barberini. Relatively easy walk to both. Via Veneto is 2 blocks away. Service was good, although we asked twice for an iron and board, and never received it. Turn down service, chocolate on pillows, etc. Hermes bath essentials lol!
If you get a good rate with Accor, go for it!! Otherwise it's a bit pricy for my budget.