La dolce
vita!
T R AV E L
For the ultimate city break, why not choose the magic of Italy?
Starhotels is a family-owned Italian hospitality group whose stunning
accommodation offers the very best in opulence and luxury. Tees Life
editor Julie Burniston spent a few days in the heart of stunning Siena
followed by a breathtaking sojourn in the eternal city of Rome...
The Grand Hotel
Continental, Siena
A magnificent 17th-century palazzo, this
beautiful hotel oozes charm, history and
elegance. The only five-star hotel in Siena,
it’s located in the very heart of the city, with
quaint shops, cosy bars, the glorious cathedral
and the world famous Piazza del Campo on its
doorstep.
Once you step inside, it’s like going back in
time. From the elegant and spacious reception
area to the fantastic atrium and quirky glass
lift, first impressions will blow you away.
Bedroom suites are huge and all individual,
with high ceilings, luxury bathrooms and
decadent furnishings. Beds are antique Sienese, topped with the
finest quality mattresses and dressed with glorious silks.
Watch the sun set over the Tuscan rooftops before taking an
aperitif at the Lounge Bar by Sapordivino. If food is your thing, the
Grand Hotel Continental offers gastronomic delights and a menu
which features local produce and authentic Sienese flavours.
A unique and unforgettable stay awaits.
Hotel d’Inghliterra, Rome
What can we say about Rome? Breathtaking,
elegant, chic - all of these words can also be used
to describe the Hotel d’Inghliterra.
Centrally located and justly proud of its
outstanding reputation, it’s the perfect place
to enjoy the romance of the Eternal City. A
close walk to the Spanish Steps and many other
tourist delights, the hotel has the added bonus of
outdoor space on the Via Borgognona - a perfect
spot to enjoy coffee or a cocktail and do some
people watching!
Rooms at the d’Inghlittera combine the
opulence of its 16th-century history with the
modern luxuries expected from a hotel popular
with the European jet set. From 24-hour room
service to the Bond bar offering a wonderful area
for a relaxing drink and an extra special suite
with coveted outdoor space - this really is a gem
of a hotel.
Getting th ere
Find out more at starhotels.com
Flights from Newcastle to Rome and Newcastle
to Pisa for Siena are available from Jet2.com
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