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 guest rooms 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 des Iles Borromées Lake Maggiore, Italy The breathtaking setting of the five-star Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées, in a park facing Lake Maggiore with views of the Iles des Borromées, is as grand as the hotel itself. Built in 1861 and carefully renovated in 1991, its original structure is completely unaltered, preserving its distinctive Belle Époque style in an atmosphere befitting an exclusive private mansion. Lavish guest rooms indulge with rich colors and furnishings and Italian marble bathrooms with whirlpool bathtub, and amenities including TV with extensive satellite channels. During leisure time, take advantage of the hotel’s two heated outdoor swimming pools, tennis court and the services offered by the SPA club. An elegant dining experience with fine regional cuisine and impeccable service awaits at the formal Borromeo Restaurant or on the outdoor terrace during summer months. In summer, the Pool’s Snack Bar offers light snacks surrounded by the beautiful park. Enjoy the ambiance of the Piano Bar in the lovely lobby as you sip your favorite beverage.
Night 5 & 6: Due Torri Hotel Baglioni 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, Italy Located in the heart of the city near the Piazza Maggiore, Due Torri and the National Art Gallery, the Grand Hotel Baglioni is a wonderful place from which to explore all that Bologna has to offer. You can count on a warm welcome at this five-star hotel that is known for its elegance, tradition and service. Comfortable guest rooms offer air-conditioning, TV with cable and satellite channels, hairdryer, mini bar, in-room safe and Internet access. Choose to dine at the intimate Caffé Baglioni or enjoy an innovative menu featuring the authentic cuisine of the region while surrounded by the 16th-century Carracci frescoes of the I Carracci Restaurant.
Night 9 & 10: Hotel Gritti Palace, Venice Venice, Italy Built on the Grand Canal in 1525 as the regal residence of the Doge of Venice, the glorious Hotel Gritti Place is legendary among Venice hotels. Long a favorite of European royalty and other illustrious visitors, now this sumptuously historic hotel waits to welcome you. Each guest room is unique but all are adorned with traditional Venetian décor and offer marble bathrooms with deluxe bath amenities, in-room movies, high-speed Internet access, air-conditioning, bathrobes and slippers, hairdryer, TV with remote control, mini bar and deluxe bath amenities. During leisure time take the private boat service to the beach facilities, swimming pools, tennis and golf at sister hotels The Westin Excelsior and the Hotel Des Bains. After a busy day, drink in wonderful views of the Grand Canal as you sip something cool at the Bar Longhi.