Night 1, 2: Grand Hotel et de Milan Milan, Italy The intimate, luxurious Grand Hotel et de Milan enjoys one of the very best locations in the city just steps away from the famous La Scala Theater. Each of the gracious guestrooms is individually designed and decorated and features a marble bathroom, air conditioning, satellite and cable TV, hair dryer and in-room safe. The bright and airy Fitness Center invites you work out the kinks after a busy day of sightseeing. The Don Carlos Restaurant is considered to be one of Milan’s best and the Falstaff Bar is a pleasant place for afternoon tea or a cocktail.
Night 3 & 4: Grand Hotel Cadenabbia Cadenabbia, Italy Dating back to 1820, the Grand Hotel Cadenabbia is stunningly set on the shores in one of the most enchanting areas of beautiful Lake Como, adjacent to Villa Carlotta. All the recently renovated guestrooms offer satellite TV, mini-bar, hair dryer, safe, direct-dial phones and air conditioning. Take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool or enjoy exploring the exceptional gardens. The rooftop panoramic restaurant features both amazing views and fine Italian cuisine.
Night 5 & 6: Due Torri Hotel Baglioni, Verona Verona, Italy The elegant Due Torri Hotel Baglioni, Verona, enjoys an excellent location in the historic heart of Verona, just a stone’s throw from Juliet’s balcony. The lovely classic double rooms, with décor inspired by the Bidermeier or Impero styles, offer all the amenities that today’s sophisticated travelers expect, such as TV, mini-bar, and in-room safe, while the red-marble bathrooms have both tubs and showers. Enjoy a nightcap in the gracious Brunello Lounge overlooking the sumptuous lobby. In the past, Mozart, Goethe and Garibaldi have been guests here and today the hotel is a favorite with the famous opera singers who perform at the renowned Arena during the opera season.
Night 7 & 8: Grand Hotel Baglioni, Bologna Bologna, Italy The recently built Grand Hotel Bagliioni, Bologna, is set amidst the tranquil landscape of the Po Valley. Comfortable guestrooms offer air conditioning, “frigobar,” color TV, direct-dial telephone and electronic safe, while bathrooms have a shower, whirlpool tub and bidet. The enclosed swimming pool complex has floor-to-ceiling windows and a 10-meter water slide, Bingo lovers will be pleased to discover the Alcazar Bingo Hall, and bowlers can roll a few frames at the Royal Casino Bowling Alley. The Pizzeria is open late if the munchies strike.
Night 9 & 10: Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, Italy Set in an enviable location on the island of Guidecca, once a haven for Venetian nobles, the Hilton Molino Stucky boasts inspiring views of the Grand Canal and Piazza San Marco from many of its public spaces. Each individually decorated guestroom features high ceilings with beams, premium Venetian fabrics, satellite TV and video channels, coffee maker, mini-bar, high-speed wired and wireless Internet access and a sophisticated marble bathroom with hairdryer. Enjoy a swim in the rooftop outdoor swimming pool while soaking in the panoramic view of Venice or take advantage of the Fitness Center and Spa, which offers an indoor pool, Jacuzzi and a sauna. The intimate and cozy Specialty Restaurant’s dramatic terrace offers al fresco dining with a spectacular vista of Venice and the Skyline Bar with its rooftop terraces, puts the entrancing city at your feet.