LindaP
Reged: 03/15/03
Posts: 208
Loc: Albany, NY
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Anyone know any nice hotels in the Cinque Terre? Also Florence.....preferably with a rooftop terrace. Had to choose between Italy or SBs for my 50th next September....my husband and I just celebrated our 25th anniversary ih SBs in May. Been to Italy just once, and I had to go back.....thanks, linda
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 andynap
Reged: 10/24/02
Posts: 12074
Loc: Philadelphia
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The Brunelleschi in Florence has a rooftop garden so close to the dome of the Duomo you can almost touch it. I have stayed there twice and would recommend it to anyone. If you go, ask for the rooms facing the courtyard and not the street. Ciao.
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marina
Reged: 12/10/02
Posts: 80
Loc: Scottsdale, Arizona
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Linda, Italy is a fabulous choice! Love the place and have lived there and been there a million times but not to Cinque terre. The best hotel in Florence ( imho) is Savoy. Not sure if they have a rooftop terrace. Have you been to the Amalfi coast? Positano is the ultimate.. quick trips to Sorrento and Capri from there. Le Sireneuse is the best hotel on that entire coast. Very romantic and the view is stunning!
Marina
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Mike R
Reged: 05/26/03
Posts: 15651
Loc: Stinson Lake - New Hampshire
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I second the Savoy...incredible place...Florence is one of my all time favorite cities in the world......you must go to Isle of Capri also
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Mikey
Reged: 12/01/02
Posts: 350
Loc: Westhampton Beach, NY
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It might be worthwhile to check out the Westin Excelsior in Florence. It had a wonderful rooftop terrace, then underwend extensive renovations and I don't know if the terrace reopened. The hotel is a 5 star right on the Arno, very centrally located.
If you are looking for a unique, small hotel experience, look into the Hotel Torre Guelfa, a 3 star near Piazza della Republica. Its a well located decent hotel property which boasts the tallest privately owned tower (torre) in Florence. Guests are invited to climb the narrow, winding staircase (best to be in decent cardio-vascular shape) but the resulting 360 degree vista is worth it. The hotel will serve drinks, hors d'ouvre, etc. atop the tower on request. A word to the wise...it is completely open to the elements.
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Plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose.
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Mikey
Reged: 12/01/02
Posts: 350
Loc: Westhampton Beach, NY
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One additional thought about some "off the beaten track (for American's) resorts" in Tuscany. The south coast of Tuscany, the Maremma, is a great destination known mostly to Europeans. We have stayed at Corte dei Butteri in Fonteblanda which is right on the Mediterranean and backs up to dense forest. It is a 3 star property that has great facilities and activities for families. On the more exclusive side check out Cala del Porto in Punta Ala. Punta Ala is strictly resort, the hotel is a solid 4 star built on a cliff overlooking the marina (where Prada keeps its Americas Cup boat). Service, facilities, food, etc. are all top notch and the private beach is a five minute drive down the road. The Punta Ala area has every kind of accomodation from camping to 4 star hotels. The President of Italy has a vacation villa there.
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Plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose.
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CeeBee
Reged: 07/10/03
Posts: 26
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The Cinq Terre is great for a day trip experience, either hike the whole thing or take the little train. I would not stay there, however, as the hotels are very limited and a little too "quaint" for my comfort. We stayed in the charming seaside town of Lerici, which was very close to the Cinq Terre. You can take a small ferry across the point to Portovenere and explore the area where Byron composed his poems. Doria Park Hotel in Lerici has nice rooms with gorgeous views -- not fancy, but very clean, modern bathrooms, great breakfasts and well located.
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