Night 1 & 2: The Westin Excelsior, Rome Rome, Italy Located on the most fashionable street in the Eternal City, Via Veneto, between the famous Piazza Barberini and Villa Borghese and close to many of Rome’s must-see sights, The Westin Excelsior, Rome has been hosting celebrities, artists and statesmen since 1906 – and now its your turn. Your family will feel like celebrities in your beautiful guest room with its marble bathroom that even has a telephone, Westin’s signature Heavenly Bed, mini-bar, TV with cable channels, in-room movies and a remote control, bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer. There’s an indoor swimming pool and a big Fitness Center with lots of exercise equipment if you’re still full of energy after a busy day. At the Doney Restaurant, you can watch the people parading along the Via Veneto while you discover what interesting dishes like pumpkin ravioli with shrimp sauce taste like.
Night 3, 4 & 5: Grand Hotel, Florence A Luxury Collection Hotel Florence, Italy Tonight, your family will sleep in an 18th-century palace that is now a grand hotel in the heart of Florence overlooking the Arno River and close to all the cool things that you’ve come so far to see. Just wait until you see the sparkling crystal chandeliers for which the hotel is famous! You’ll know that you’re in a palace when you see your air-conditioned guest room that has TV with satellite channels, in-room movies, mini-bar, bathrobes and slippers, in-room safe and hairdryer. At the Restaurant InCanto you can dine outside in one of the most beautiful squares in Florence if the weather cooperates.
*The Westin Excelsior, Florence Florence, Italy Voted one of the 500 best hotels in the world by the readers of Travel + Leisure and named to the prestigious Gold List by Condé Nast Traveler, the 5-star Westin Excelsior, Florence richly deserves those accolades. Located in the very heart of fabulous Florence, close to the Uffizi Gallery, Pitti Palace and the Ponte Vecchio, this deluxe hotel offers both luxurious ambience and top-notch service. The richly decorated, air-conditioned guest rooms feature Westin’s signature Heavenly Bed®. *Departures of April 13 & 20 and June 5 will stay at The Westin Excelsior Florence on nights 3, 4 and 5.
Night 6 & 7: The Westin Europa & Regina Venice, Italy Truly a Venetian landmark, the five beautiful baroque palaces that now comprise The Westin Europa & Regina sit regally overlooking the Grand Canal close to St. Mark’s Square. While the building may date from a time long ago, today’s guests enjoy plush accommodations with every modern convenience, to include Westin’s signature Heavenly Bed®. Sip a cocktail as you watch life on the Grand Canal unfold before you at Bar Tiepolo or dine in style at La Cusina overlooking the most famous waterway in Venice. The readers of Travel + Leisure have named the Westin Europa & Regina one of the 500 best hotels in the world.