Night 1, 2 & 3: 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 guest rooms, 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 Mediterranean cuisine 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.
Night 4 & 5: Hotel Brufani Palace Perugia, Italy The deluxe Hotel Brufani Palace occupies a unique location on a hilltop in the historic center of Perugia, close to all the principal sites of interest. Evoking the exclusiveness of which the city of Perugia is proud, guests during the hotel's 100-year history have included the Prince of Monaco and the Queen Mother of England, as well as many famous actors and noted politicians who have prized its beauty, refinement and superb views of Umbria. Within the Sireneuse Club, there is an indoor swimming pool with a transparent bottom that reveals millennium-old Etruscan ruins, as well as a gym, sauna, steam bath and whirlpool. Guest rooms are traditionally furnished and offer all the modern amenities sought by today’s sophisticated travelers. The readers of Condé Nast Traveler have included the Hotel Brufani Palace on their Gold List.
Night 6 & 7: 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.