Night 1 & 2: Hotel Fonte Cesia Todi, Italy The only hotel set in the heart of medieval Todi, charming Hotel Fonte Cesia is the result of a detailed renovation of a noble palace dating from the 17th century. Its Le Palme restaurant is worthy of special note as the dining rooms are located in elegant rooms featuring the cross and domed vaults of the ancient palace. Parts of the original frescos that decorated this noble home are still seen today. The restaurant’s delightful terrace faces the center of Todi.
Night 3 & 4: Plaza Hotel Lucchesi Florence, Italy Located on the banks for the Arno River in the heart of Florence near Santa Croce, the Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery, the Plaza Hotel Lucchesi is one of the city’s loveliest historic hotels. Completely renovated in 2000, it offers every contemporary comfort and amenity in an atmosphere of classic grace. The well-regarded La Serra restaurant offers a fine Tuscan menu with an emphasis on fresh produce in season. The spacious guest rooms are nicely appointed and comfortable.
Night 5, 6 & 7: Hotel Majestic, Rome Rome, Italy A jewel of neoclassic elegance built in 1889, Hotel Majestic, Rome is set on the renowned Via Veneto within walking distance of the Spanish Steps and the Villa Borghese Gardens. This intriguing hotel was constructed in the shape of a piano to accommodate a bend in the Via Veneto; its distinctive antiques and fresco-adorned ceilings make it a special place to stay. Welcoming guestrooms, with their unique combinations of fabrics used for drapes and bedspreads, feature either queen- or king-size beds, air conditioning, direct dial phone, satellite and cable TV channels, hair dryer, safe, mini-bar and Carrara marble bathroom. The Fitness Center, available to guests 24-hours a day, is equipped with the latest in exercise equipment. La Ninfa restaurant, offering local Roman and Italian and cocktails on the terrace in a cozy, informal atmosphere, is one of Rome’s best-kept secrets. A part of the scenery in Fellini’s Dolce Vita, it has long been a favorite choice of royalty and celebrities.