smokeless

In making reservations for hotels in Italy, do they differentiate between smoking and non smoking rooms as the U.S. does?

Patrick

I think the official designation is that if you are smoking in the room it is a smoking room. If you aren't smoking in the room, it is a non-smoking room.<BR><BR>Seriously, it is not a common thing to find the choice in Italy except at some of the larger four star hotels and American chain hotels. At least that's been my experience.

xxx

You will need to check with your hotel directly as some do have non-smoking rooms.

sharon

I once asked for and got a non-smoking room in Rome. There was a little sign on the table than said &quot;Thank you for not-smoking&quot; in several languages. There were also three ashtrays provided in the room and the room reeked of smoke. I'd take the promise of a non-smoking room with a giant grain of salt.

smokeless

Patrick, funny answer. ;-) And Sharon, I will take the promise of a non smoking room with a grain of salt, er a puff of smoke! Thanks for your posts!

Jill

I always take some small scented candles. Not the perfect solution but it does help.

Book Chick

Hi Smokeless,<BR>As we are of like tastes in the rooms we stay in, I thought I'd mention this. What has been written on this thread about a mere &quot;passing nod&quot; at smoke-free rooms is generally correct; Europeans do not try to &quot;enforce&quot; the differentiation very stridently. However, I've found pretty good guest compliance when I stayed in facilities that as an entire entity are smoke-free. There are a couple of such places in Rome; Casa Howard guest house near the Spanish Steps, and Hotel Des Artistes, closer to Termini. <BR><BR>Buon Viaggio,<BR>BC<BR>

smokeless

Jill, scented candle is a great idea!! I happen to love candles. And bookchick,<BR>I'll be in Venice &amp; Florence, but thanks for the info.

kavey

I believe our Venice hotel, Violino d'Oro is completely non smoking - and we didnt notice any smoky smell in our room.<BR>It's also a lovely hotel in a perfect locstion.<BR>Kavey