In this section we hope to give you some insights into the top accommodation options that we have stayed at, know about or have heard about from our peers and within out network. These won’t always be hotels, as we appreciate that depending on where you plan on vacationing, the size of your family and for how long might might mean that an apartment, a villa or an ‘agriturismo’ (working farm in Italian) might be better options.
Here are some of our top reviews….
Palazzo Parigi (Milan) Hotel Review
Location I never thought that I would ever have the opportunity to sleep in a bank. So when the opportunity was first presented to me my first thought was, won’t I get caught?! One of Milan’s premium 5-star hotels was home to a previous bank and showcases a wonderful blend of Italian and French inspiration. …
Grand Hotel Minerva Review
Location Getting the location right to explore Florence effectively is a challenge for most families. You cannot get a more centrally located property than the four-star Grand Hotel Minerva in Piazza Santa Maria Novella. If you are arriving by train from Rome, Venice or another European city then this is the perfect location. On arrival …
Hotel De Russie Hotel Review
Location Oasis are hard to find at the best of time but deep in the heart of Rome? This five-star hotel (part of the Rocco Forte Collection) is that fertile patch in an otherwise arid desert that can be Rome. Located in the centro storico (historic centre of Rome) between the Spanish Steps and Piazza …
Borgo Pignano Hotel Review
I fell in love with Borgo Pignano the moment I set foot on its soil, I can’t explain it but there was an immediate sense of tranquillity that came over me, you know the feeling when you pour your first gin and tonic or glass of wine after a long day? I have arrived! Location …