Visiting Rome can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience but, like all major metropolis, it can also be chaotic and frustrating at the same time! Following the subsequent links will assist travellers in planning their vacation. Also included are links to some of Leon’s partner hotels throughout Italy. If you have the opportunity we highly recommend visiting Milan, Venice, Florence and Sicily.
» www.timeout.com/travel/rome/ - Time Out guide to Rome.
» www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/ - BBC web resource about the ancient Romans.
» www.wantedinrome.com - News on Rome.
» www.romancandletours.com – Popular and value for money tour guide company organizing tours of the Vatican City and Rome.
» www.operaroma.it - Rome’s opera season starts in December and finishes in June. Tickets are fairly inexpensive. In the summer performances are held at the Stadio Olimpico.
» www.finneganpub.com – The ONLY Irish owned pub in Rome... and the best.
» www.orangelimosrome.com - Rome’s premier chauffeur service.
» www.atac.roma.it - The bus company serving Rome.
» www.ferroviedellostato.it - Italian Railways.
» www.alitalia.it – Italy’s national airline.
» www.easyjet.com – Low cost air travel to various Italian cities.
» www.british-airways.com – Britain’s national air service.
» www.ristorantidiroma.com - Restaurant guide.
» www.clidante.it - Italian language courses in Rome.
» www.bbc.co.uk/weather/world - The BBC’s world weather service.
Hotels in Milan
» Ambasciatori Hotel Milan – Vaunting the best location in Milan, the 4 star Ambasciatori Hotel is situated right in the city centre close to the Piazza Duomo and Via del Corso.
www.hotel-milan-ambasciatori.com
» Hotel Windsor Milan – The Windsor Hotel is a modern recently refurbished hotel offering comfortable rooms in Milan’s city centre.
www.hotelwindsormilan.com
» Hotel Baviera Milan – An excellent choice for business travellers, the Hotel Baviera has a pleasant atmosphere with excellent facilities. Every room has internet access.
www.hotelbavieramilan.com
Hotels in Florence
» Grand Hotel Minerva – The 4 star Grand Hotel Minerva provides unparalleled panoramic views of Florence and boasts a roof top swimming pool. A perfect location for pleasure seeking visitors in the Tuscan capital.
www.grandhotelminerva.net
» Hotel Atlantic Palace – Located in the centre of Florence’s busiest streets, Via Nazionale, the 4 star Hotel Atlantic Palace is close to the railway station and Fortezza da Basso; the city’s conference and exhibition centre.
www.atlanticpalaceflorence.com
» Hotel Diplomat – A modern, high-tech business hotel in Florence which was opened in 2006, the Hotel Diplomat is a firm favorite with guests looking for comfortable good value 4 star accommodation.
www.hoteldiplomatflorence.com
Hotels in Venice
» Hotel Carlton & Grand Canal – A recently opened hotel, the 4 star Hotel Carlton is synonymous with style and elegance. The elegant decor, high quality fabrics and intricate details complement the fascinating sojourn in Venice.
www.carltonhotelvenice.com
» Hotel Lisbona – Situated on one of Venice’s most characteristic canals the 3 star Hotel Lisbona is close to the major Venetian sights. It is located between Saint Marks Square and the Accademia Art Gallery.
www.hotellisbonavenice.com
» Hotel Al Codega – Located by the Rialto Bridge, the Hotel Al Codega is well served by the Venetian public transport system. It has 226 fully renovated rooms which offer all the necessary services and amenities expected.
www.hotelalcodega.com
Hotels in Sicily
» Hotel Méditerranée Taormina – the 4 star Hotel Méditerranée looks down on the Ionian Sea from an elevated medieval town. The hotel has an excellent restaurant and has a sister hotel on the beach.
www.hotelmediterraneetaormina.com
» Hotel Etnea 316 Catania – A charming 3 star guest house in the heart of Catania providing great rooms and facilities at budget prices.
www.hoteletnea316catania.com
» Hotel Mercure Siracusa – A vast hotel complex, the Hotel Mercure Siracusa is perfect for tourist or business travellers alike. The hotels boasts a top quality restaurant, bar and first-rate conference facilities and a rooftop swimming pool overlooking the town and the sea.
www.hotelmercuresiracusa.com |
