Comments on: Italy News: 11.09.08

By: Lucy

Lucy — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:55:58 +0000

Aha – just seen Anthony’s pipped me to the post already! Well traditional hotels are nice, but since Venice itself is replete with historic buildings and beautiful facades, it is sometimes nice to stay somewhere a little more modern – Venetians themselves do actually live in the 21st century after all! another option could be a hotel such as Palazzo Barbarigo, which combines classic exteriors with deco-inspired interiors – wonderful.

By: Lucy

Lucy — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:52:32 +0000

Hi there - just wanted to say thanks for mentioning our Top 10 Honeymoon Hotels post and address your surprise about our Italian choice: we just think that property is incredibly romantic and private and gives you a totally different Italian experience to what’s on offer elsewhere. As far as romantic destinations go, we’re with you on Venice as ‘most romantic city’: and it made it into the number-three slot in our Top 10 Honeymoon Destinations post too

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:33:48 +0000

Thanks for the comment, Anthony! Yes, that Rome hotel did sound spectacular. So, you prefer a contemporary spot like DD724 in Venice over something more in keeping with the surroundings?

By: Anthony Leyton

Anthony Leyton — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:50:04 +0000

Thanks for the mention Jessica. Agreed, Venice takes the top spot for Italian romance most of the time, but we felt that Residenza Napoleone III had the edge over potential Venetian honeymoon bolt-holes – it only has two rooms for starters, and the interiors…oh, the interiors. Staying there’s like taking over a palace.

Not to disappoint you, though, if it has to be Venice, DD724 isn’t known as ‘Charming House’ for nothing…