Rome Hotel Bernini Bristol
Mar 9th, 2009 | 10:01 AM
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The hotel has undergone extensive renovations, including soundproofing. The place needed it. Piazza Barberini is one noisy area. The place looks tranquil in all their new photos but reality tells a truth that pretty pictures can't provide.
Via Tritone, Via Veneto and Via Barberini are heavy with large vehicle traffic. For years, the stone exterior of the hotel was filthy. Exhaust fumes in Rome do so much damage.
The piazza is not my favorite. It lacks intimacy, charm, and easy-to-cross streets. I prefer to be as far away from larger, noisy trucks as much as I can. I would stay here only if I could secure a great deal on a room.
Via Tritone, Via Veneto and Via Barberini are heavy with large vehicle traffic. For years, the stone exterior of the hotel was filthy. Exhaust fumes in Rome do so much damage.
The piazza is not my favorite. It lacks intimacy, charm, and easy-to-cross streets. I prefer to be as far away from larger, noisy trucks as much as I can. I would stay here only if I could secure a great deal on a room.
Mar 9th, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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Thanks for your reply NYCTS.
As this will be my first trip to Italy, I am not familiar with the city. Location of the hotel is KEY as I would like to be able to walk around the hotel area and sit at some outdoor cafes to "feel" the city in addition to seeing the sights.I have joined a few hotel membership clubs to take advantage of their perks, and was trying to utilize this, hence the Hotel Bernini query.
How about Hotel Forty Seven or Hotel Lord Byron? I believe the Lord Byron is near the Borghese gardens. Better area?
From reading some of the posts here, a nice area seems to be near the Piazza Navona?
As this will be my first trip to Italy, I am not familiar with the city. Location of the hotel is KEY as I would like to be able to walk around the hotel area and sit at some outdoor cafes to "feel" the city in addition to seeing the sights.I have joined a few hotel membership clubs to take advantage of their perks, and was trying to utilize this, hence the Hotel Bernini query.
How about Hotel Forty Seven or Hotel Lord Byron? I believe the Lord Byron is near the Borghese gardens. Better area?
From reading some of the posts here, a nice area seems to be near the Piazza Navona?
Mar 9th, 2009 | 12:51 PM
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Hi jlb, since this is your first trip to Rome, I'd really suggest staying closer to the centre, of the historic centre! The Piazza Navona-Campo di'Fiori-Pantheon area really is smack in the middle of things.
In June, I'll be in Rome for the 9th time and while I've grown to love some sites around the Via Barberini (I especially love the Palazzo Barberini and its really beautiful art gallery) I'd rather walk there from a more central base.
If you stay around the Piazza Navona area, you'll find some pedestrian-only spots (to get a break from the traffic!) lots of restaurants and shops, so many great sites. You can easily walk across the Tiber to the Vatican, or to the Trastevere neighborhood; down to the Jewish ghetto area; up to the stunning Capitoline Hill overlooking the Forum.....
You can also take the little #116 electric minibus that runs through the Campo and Piazza Navona, up past the Piazza Barberini, along the Via Veneto all the way the Borghese Gardens if you want to see the Galleria Borghese (which is stunning.) It's a fun and easy way to get around the historic centre, and somehow it always seems easier to walk back down from the Borghese than up!
Especially for a first visit, I think you'd enjoy staying in the very centre of the city much more than the Barberini area.
Best of luck planning your trip! September is a lovely time to be in Rome.
In June, I'll be in Rome for the 9th time and while I've grown to love some sites around the Via Barberini (I especially love the Palazzo Barberini and its really beautiful art gallery) I'd rather walk there from a more central base.
If you stay around the Piazza Navona area, you'll find some pedestrian-only spots (to get a break from the traffic!) lots of restaurants and shops, so many great sites. You can easily walk across the Tiber to the Vatican, or to the Trastevere neighborhood; down to the Jewish ghetto area; up to the stunning Capitoline Hill overlooking the Forum.....
You can also take the little #116 electric minibus that runs through the Campo and Piazza Navona, up past the Piazza Barberini, along the Via Veneto all the way the Borghese Gardens if you want to see the Galleria Borghese (which is stunning.) It's a fun and easy way to get around the historic centre, and somehow it always seems easier to walk back down from the Borghese than up!
Especially for a first visit, I think you'd enjoy staying in the very centre of the city much more than the Barberini area.
Best of luck planning your trip! September is a lovely time to be in Rome.
Mar 11th, 2009 | 10:18 AM
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Thanks sacc!
Okay, I have plenty of time to plan this trip but there is So much info out there, that I am spending "days" on the internet and don't feel like I am getting anywhere!
So far I have ONLY decided on the hotel in Rome. Taking your advice, because I really want to walk to the sights and restaurants, I will book the Hotel Ponte Sisto. I like the idea of walking to the Trastavere for meals as well as being able to walk to the "sights" and it is reasonably priced with good reviews.
In Rome was thinking of:
Day 1 - walk about after arriving in the city, maybe to the Pantheon,Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain depending on how we feel
Day 2 - I would really like to take the private Vatican Tour. It sound so special but have to convince my husband the cost is worth it. Still investigating tour companies.
Day 3 - Borghese Gallery and Gardens
Day 4 - not sure
Day 5 - Driving to Tuscany Region - not sure yet where to base from; having trouble finding somewhere within walking distance of cafes ie. in Montepulciano possibly
Day 6 - Would love to take a personal guided tour of some wineries which would include lunch and transportation. Still investigating.
Day 7 - Another wine tour
Day 8 - stroll/drive around
Day 9 - Head down to the Gulf of Poets/ Amalfi
Day 10 -
Day 11 -
Day 12 -
Day 13 - Head back to Rome
Day 14 - 1st Trip is over !
Any knowledge, insights, websites. trip reports etc would be IMMENSELY helpful. I need some help narrowing down the resources out there! Also, which is the best guide book?
Help ? !
Okay, I have plenty of time to plan this trip but there is So much info out there, that I am spending "days" on the internet and don't feel like I am getting anywhere!
So far I have ONLY decided on the hotel in Rome. Taking your advice, because I really want to walk to the sights and restaurants, I will book the Hotel Ponte Sisto. I like the idea of walking to the Trastavere for meals as well as being able to walk to the "sights" and it is reasonably priced with good reviews.
In Rome was thinking of:
Day 1 - walk about after arriving in the city, maybe to the Pantheon,Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain depending on how we feel
Day 2 - I would really like to take the private Vatican Tour. It sound so special but have to convince my husband the cost is worth it. Still investigating tour companies.
Day 3 - Borghese Gallery and Gardens
Day 4 - not sure
Day 5 - Driving to Tuscany Region - not sure yet where to base from; having trouble finding somewhere within walking distance of cafes ie. in Montepulciano possibly
Day 6 - Would love to take a personal guided tour of some wineries which would include lunch and transportation. Still investigating.
Day 7 - Another wine tour
Day 8 - stroll/drive around
Day 9 - Head down to the Gulf of Poets/ Amalfi
Day 10 -
Day 11 -
Day 12 -
Day 13 - Head back to Rome
Day 14 - 1st Trip is over !
Any knowledge, insights, websites. trip reports etc would be IMMENSELY helpful. I need some help narrowing down the resources out there! Also, which is the best guide book?
Help ? !
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