Fodor's Expert Review Hotel dei Borgognoni

Travelers who love peace and tranquility appreciate the position of this chic hotel set in a prestigious palazzo from the 1800s. The old palazzo has been remodeled to provide spacious lounges and a glassed-in garden courtyard; a small private art collection is also on view. Guest rooms, cleverly furnished with sharp gray, black, and red tones, have been designed to create the illusion of space, though they are actually petite. Some rooms have balconies or terraces on the interior courtyard, and the hotel offers free bicycles for guests to explore the city. After a busy day of sightseeing, the calm location on a pedestrian-only street is a welcome break from the hustle and bustle.