Trendy, modern, hotel in Rome?
Jul 20th, 2006, 08:35 PM
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Trendy, modern, hotel in Rome?
Anyone have any suggestions for a modern hotel in Rome that is popular right now (trendy, chic, boutique, etc.)
Looking for a place that is part of the nightlife scene. Hard to explain what I mean, so if you click on this link of a hotel in NYC that I am familiar with this will give you an idea of what I am looking for:
http://www.hotelgansevoort.com/
I read about Aleph. Is this a good place?
Looking for a place that is part of the nightlife scene. Hard to explain what I mean, so if you click on this link of a hotel in NYC that I am familiar with this will give you an idea of what I am looking for:
http://www.hotelgansevoort.com/
I read about Aleph. Is this a good place?
Jul 21st, 2006, 12:32 AM
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Stayed at the Aleph when it first opened mainly because of the location so I'll tell you what I know.
It is about a block off the P. Barbarini at the bottom of the Via Veneto. As you may know, there are many people here who apparently have decided that the area is not desirable because it isn't near the tourist-clogged Spanish Steps or the P. Navona. I've even seen a post that declared the Via Veneto area "isn't the real Rome" so if opinions such as that are important to you then I doubt you'll enjoy the hotel.
The staff all dress in black and the interior is very moderne and I suppose you could say "minimalist." The room we had wasn't huge but it and the bath with its acrylic square basin were adequate.
The two elevators had TVs in their ceilings and blow-up pictures from Italian movies on their rear walls; the one of Sophia Loren throwing a kettle full of hot pasta into some dude's face was a hoot.
Staff uniformly very helpful and friendly.
It is about a block off the P. Barbarini at the bottom of the Via Veneto. As you may know, there are many people here who apparently have decided that the area is not desirable because it isn't near the tourist-clogged Spanish Steps or the P. Navona. I've even seen a post that declared the Via Veneto area "isn't the real Rome" so if opinions such as that are important to you then I doubt you'll enjoy the hotel.
The staff all dress in black and the interior is very moderne and I suppose you could say "minimalist." The room we had wasn't huge but it and the bath with its acrylic square basin were adequate.
The two elevators had TVs in their ceilings and blow-up pictures from Italian movies on their rear walls; the one of Sophia Loren throwing a kettle full of hot pasta into some dude's face was a hoot.
Staff uniformly very helpful and friendly.
Jul 21st, 2006, 07:02 AM
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I don't think the Via Veneto has been "part of the nightlife scene" since shortly after Fellini made "La dolce vita" in 1960...
A lot of the "nightlife scene", in so far as there is one in Rome, is now in the Testaccio area, but regrettably, there are no trendy, modern hotels there.
A guidebook like Time Out would probably be your best source of information.
A lot of the "nightlife scene", in so far as there is one in Rome, is now in the Testaccio area, but regrettably, there are no trendy, modern hotels there.
A guidebook like Time Out would probably be your best source of information.
Jul 21st, 2006, 08:10 AM
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Posters say good things about these Daphne properties in Rome. I haven't stayed there, but wanted to. (Their policy was a minimum of 4 nights' stay for this past May, when we only needed 3 nights.)
Here's a review I cut and pasted from www.i-escape.com
Daphne Inn
Rome, Italy
Central, chic, American-Italian owned B&B, with friendly multilingual staff who offer lots of local information
Reviewed by Abigail Hole
DAPHNE INN - AT A GLANCE
Chic and B&B are not concepts you often put together. But this is Italy, where style matters, and Rome’s Daphne is a boutique B&B. There are two branches, each minutes from Piazza Barbarini, bang in Rome’s historic centre – seven-room Daphne Trevi on a cobbled lane, and eight-room Daphne Veneto on a slicker-feeling street parallel to once-fashionable Via Veneto (which starred in Fellini’s La Dolce Vita). Both offer a calm retreat from Rome’s cultural thrills or somewhere to drop once you’ve shopped.
Décorwise Daphne is like diving into a cappuccino, with lots of cream, coffee and chocolate sprinklings. Style is an international hybrid: with Japanese-style wiggly twigs in burnished vases, and touches of Aboriginal, African and Chinese art. It’s young, funky, and family-friendly, and all thoughtfully put together by Elyssa and Alessandro, an American-Italian couple. Their welcoming, helpful staff will (if you want) offer plenty of insider tips on what to do.
HIGHS
* Superb location in the Trevi area – central yet calm and quiet - at reasonable (for Rome) prices
* Contemporary design coupled with a level of comfort and luxury unusual in a B&B
* Cell phone loan and free internet access
* Friendly staff offer excellent local information
* Entry card for doors and floors allows easy, secure access
* No smoking throughout
LOWS
* No room service or minibar
* No 24hr reception (though the cell phone has 24hr emergency numbers to contact staff out of hours)
* In Daphne Trevi, you have to cross reception to reach the shared bathroom (two rooms only)
* No lift at Daphne Trevi
* A couple of rooms are small
Here's a review I cut and pasted from www.i-escape.com
Daphne Inn
Rome, Italy
Central, chic, American-Italian owned B&B, with friendly multilingual staff who offer lots of local information
Reviewed by Abigail Hole
DAPHNE INN - AT A GLANCE
Chic and B&B are not concepts you often put together. But this is Italy, where style matters, and Rome’s Daphne is a boutique B&B. There are two branches, each minutes from Piazza Barbarini, bang in Rome’s historic centre – seven-room Daphne Trevi on a cobbled lane, and eight-room Daphne Veneto on a slicker-feeling street parallel to once-fashionable Via Veneto (which starred in Fellini’s La Dolce Vita). Both offer a calm retreat from Rome’s cultural thrills or somewhere to drop once you’ve shopped.
Décorwise Daphne is like diving into a cappuccino, with lots of cream, coffee and chocolate sprinklings. Style is an international hybrid: with Japanese-style wiggly twigs in burnished vases, and touches of Aboriginal, African and Chinese art. It’s young, funky, and family-friendly, and all thoughtfully put together by Elyssa and Alessandro, an American-Italian couple. Their welcoming, helpful staff will (if you want) offer plenty of insider tips on what to do.
HIGHS
* Superb location in the Trevi area – central yet calm and quiet - at reasonable (for Rome) prices
* Contemporary design coupled with a level of comfort and luxury unusual in a B&B
* Cell phone loan and free internet access
* Friendly staff offer excellent local information
* Entry card for doors and floors allows easy, secure access
* No smoking throughout
LOWS
* No room service or minibar
* No 24hr reception (though the cell phone has 24hr emergency numbers to contact staff out of hours)
* In Daphne Trevi, you have to cross reception to reach the shared bathroom (two rooms only)
* No lift at Daphne Trevi
* A couple of rooms are small
Jul 21st, 2006, 08:25 AM
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If you're looking for a place to be near the action/nightlife scene, you'll want to look in Trastevere-another poster asked about the Trilussa Palace in Trastevere, which you might want to check out-it's in a great location-I went by the hotel, and it had nice curb appeal-plus it has the rooftop terrace-which is something you want in Rome.
http://www.romeby.com/trilussapalace...ages/apart.htm
http://www.romeby.com/trilussapalace...ages/apart.htm
Jul 21st, 2006, 09:23 AM
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I'm interpreting your request to mean you are looking for a hotel that is also a nightlife destination, such as the Gansvoort or the many Shrager properties etc. If that is the case, you might check out the Capo d'Africa. That area (Celio?) is certainly one of the most "downtown" hip parts of Rome.
Jul 21st, 2006, 02:11 PM
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Really appreciate all of the feedback. I will check these places out this weekend.
So what area is the best for nightlife? Trastevere? Testaccio? Celio?
Any other suggestions?
Coco, having it be a destination would be ideal, but not a necessity. I'd like a good location, good decor and good vibe.
What are the hottest restaurants right now? Clubs?
So what area is the best for nightlife? Trastevere? Testaccio? Celio?
Any other suggestions?
Coco, having it be a destination would be ideal, but not a necessity. I'd like a good location, good decor and good vibe.
What are the hottest restaurants right now? Clubs?
Jul 21st, 2006, 02:55 PM
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Tuna-you might want to check out this Rome website for ideas:
www.inromenow.com/site%20templates/index.htm
www.inromenow.com/site%20templates/index.htm
Jul 23rd, 2006, 12:22 PM
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MaureenB...Sorry that I sounded "snippy" to you...you see I remember when the term "hip" was popular..back in the 60's...I'm still waiting for someone to actually define it adequately and I don;t suppose you would be willing to help in that would you?
Jul 24th, 2006, 05:47 AM
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hi
you could also have a look here for some more ideas:
http://destinia.com/hotels/hotels--i...urope/29092/en
you could also have a look here for some more ideas:
http://destinia.com/hotels/hotels--i...urope/29092/en
Jul 24th, 2006, 11:31 AM
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I believe that
www.mrandmrssmith.com
may be able to suggest a hotel that fits your requirements, because they specialise in trendy, chic, boutique, etc.
www.mrandmrssmith.com
may be able to suggest a hotel that fits your requirements, because they specialise in trendy, chic, boutique, etc.
