Chiaja Hotel de Charme

Chiaja Hotel de Charme Review

No views, but there's plenty of atmosphere in these converted first-floor apartments that occupy a spruce 18th-century palazzo. In fact, part of this establishment includes a converted historic brothel. Above the fireplace in the cozy entrance hall, the distinguished-looking chap with the moustache in the painting is the Marchese Nicola Le Caldano Sasso III, original owner of the building, whose granddaughter Mimi now runs the place. Antiques, many of them original to the Marquis's home, give a personal touch to the elegant guest rooms (most have whirlpool baths and some are named after the Marchese's favorite relatives). Toward the back is a section that once was a converted historic brothel (with names after the ladies who once occupied them). The location is tops, a two-minute walk from Piazza Plebiscito and the Royal Palace and a stagger from the liveliest nightlife in town in the backstreets around Piazza dei Martiri.