I’m staying at the Casa Howard in Rome in June, and they have a “real turkish bath” in the basement that you can use at a cost of about 20 bucks a pop. Sounds great, but what exactly is a turkish bath, and what do I do there? Is it really that different from my own shower and tub?

Hi<BR><BR>search here on turkish bath.<BR><BR>It was discussed last week<BR><BR>Peter<BR>

I have done a search, and haven’t found any very detailed info on how a Turkish bath differs from a regular one, except that you stand in a tiny tiled room with a hand-held shower and a drain in the floor.<BR><BR>I’m just wondering if this is worth $20.<BR><BR>Thanks,<BR><BR>Alice

Hi<BR><BR>type in "turkish baths" and you get 112 posts.<BR><BR>What more do you need to know ?<BR><BR>Peter<BR>

Peter,<BR><BR>Please don’t get snippy. After seaching through a few dozen posts, I didn’t find the information I was looking for. <BR><BR>Since you personally don’t seem to be offering any information, perhapse we can open this fun banter up to others who may be more helpful.

ALICE,<BR><BR>Go to the this web page you will get some informations<BR><BR>http://sircasaray.turkiye.org/anadolu/bath.html<BR><BR>Have a nice BATH<BR><BR>Sinan Akdeniz

OK, a Turkish Bath is like a steam room. You shower or beth beforehand, wrap yourself up in a towel or cloth (provided by them in the changing rooms) and sit and relax in the steam. Sometimes you can get a massage or rubdown afterward.<BR><BR>It is not the equivalent of a regular bath tub or shower. You will need to bathe again afterward to wash off the sweat.

Hi Alice,<BR>I stayed at Casa Howard in January & really liked it. The turkish bath they have is like showering in a big room with several water jets facing different directions & a bench built into the wall if you want to sit & relax. Whether it's worth the $20 is really up to you & how much you want to relax. I didn't use it, but did see it.<BR><BR>I stayed in the Pink Room & it has an ensuite bathroom with a HUGE tub & shower, which was terrific.<BR><BR>Buon Viaggio,<BR>BC

Thanks everyone!<BR><BR>BC, we’re staying in the green room. I cannot wait!! Do you have any good recommendations for restaurants or shops right near the hotel? I’ve been to Rome before and seen all the big sights, just wondering what little gems I may find right around my neighborhood.<BR><BR>- Alice

Hi Alice,<BR>If you haven't been there on a prior trip, have a meal at Nino on via Borgognona, which interests with Piazza di Spagna. Found a great, inexpensive jewelry shop on via delle Carrozze which I loved. A couple of other good dining spots, down near Piazza del Popolo were Bucca di Ripetta at 36 via di Ripetta (closed Mondays, open for dinner during the other weekdays & on Saturday & open Sunday noon-3pm) and Dal Bolognese at 1 Piazza del Popolo. La Rosetta over near Piazza Navonna gave me the premier seafood experience of my life! You may need reservations at La Rosetta and Dal Bolognese. A good shop for religious articles & all kinds of jewelry (bought several pairs of earrings as gifts) is "Mondo Cattolico" near the Vatican.<BR><BR>Jenifer showed the Green Room, it is their largest room, I believe, and looks lovely.<BR><BR>I hope you have a wonderful time.<BR><BR>Buon Viaggio,<BR>BC

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