The 52-room, three-pearl Hotel Saint Raphael has magnificent sea views near Ischia's Maronti Beach. Classic rooms have traditional ceramic tile floors plus minibars and flat-screen TVs, while more expensive rooms have balconies with sea views. The star here is the hotel's delightful terrace overlooking the Mediterranean, which serves as a cocktail venue in the evening. There is an indoor and outdoor thermal pool as well as an extremely clinical spa and on-site restaurant. The style throughout the property is dated, though, and there are minor upkeep issues, like unclean grout in the pool and bathroom tiles. Garden & Villas Resort, on the Ischia's north side, offers far nicer rooms and grounds, with similar sea views, though rates will be a bit higher.
The 52-room, three-pearl Hotel Saint Raphael has magnificent sea views near Ischia's Maronti Beach. Classic rooms have traditional ceramic tile floors plus minibars and flat-screen TVs, while more expensive rooms have balconies with sea views. The star here is the hotel's delightful terrace overlooking the Mediterranean, which serves as a cocktail venue in the evening. There is an indoor and outdoor thermal pool as well as an extremely clinical spa and on-site restaurant. The style throughout the property is dated, though, and there are minor upkeep issues, like unclean grout in the pool and bathroom tiles. Garden & Villas Resort, on the Ischia's north side, offers far nicer rooms and grounds, with similar sea views, though rates will be a bit higher.
Park Hotel & Terme Romantica is a spa resort on the southern part of Ischia island, on a hill with a gorgeous view on the village of Sant’Angelo. This large property has 100 rooms in total, with plain, dated room decor, although some have lovely views. Despite having no-frills rooms, especially compared to similarly priced properties in the area, the Park Hotel's large thermal water park and spa, with a total of 13 pools, baths, and hot tubs, makes it popular with families and anyone who loves water.
Park Hotel & Terme Romantica is a spa resort on the southern part of Ischia island, on a hill with a gorgeous view on the village of Sant’Angelo. This large property has 100 rooms in total, with plain, dated room decor, although some have lovely views. Despite having no-frills rooms, especially compared to similarly priced properties in the area, the Park Hotel's large thermal water park and spa, with a total of 13 pools, baths, and hot tubs, makes it popular with families and anyone who loves water.
Any anxiety during the dingy elevator ride up to this authentic NYC guesthouse will likely dissipate once guests arrive to the bright and cheerful surroundings. With only 17 rooms outfitted in contemporary decor, this hotel takes up three floors of a Midtown high-rise that looks onto the Empire State Building from the rear. Owned by a Hungarian/Egyptian couple, the place exudes a cool international vibe, and therefore attracts low-maintenance couples of all ages who can handle the shared bathroom situation (two on each floor), one of the features that keeps this spot a budget-friendly hidden gem. Along with fully-equipped kitchens, private food storage areas, and free Wi-Fi, this hostel-like property offers a convenient location.
Any anxiety during the dingy elevator ride up to this authentic NYC guesthouse will likely dissipate once guests arrive to the bright and cheerful surroundings. With only 17 rooms outfitted in contemporary decor, this hotel takes up three floors of a Midtown high-rise that looks onto the Empire State Building from the rear. Owned by a Hungarian/Egyptian couple, the place exudes a cool international vibe, and therefore attracts low-maintenance couples of all ages who can handle the shared bathroom situation (two on each floor), one of the features that keeps this spot a budget-friendly hidden gem. Along with fully-equipped kitchens, private food storage areas, and free Wi-Fi, this hostel-like property offers a convenient location.
The Radisson Blu Es is an upscale, 21st-century hotel located right next to Rome's main Termini train station -- convenient for travel connections though one of the capital's seedier neighborhoods. The hotel does, however, offer a lot more than most of the city's hotels in terms of features. There's a superb rooftop terrace and a seasonal outdoor pool, two dining options with good food and city views, plus a spa with a small gym, but entry costs extra. Its 232 sleek, contemporary guest rooms are starting to age, and some are prone to noise from the nearby station. But the biggest drawback is that Standard units have awkward setups and limited-privacy bathrooms. It's a solid pick for business travelers but not for sightseers looking for a central location, who also may want to opt for a more traditionally styled stay, like Britannia Hotel.
The Radisson Blu Es is an upscale, 21st-century hotel located right next to Rome's main Termini train station -- convenient for travel connections though one of the capital's seedier neighborhoods. The hotel does, however, offer a lot more than most of the city's hotels in terms of features. There's a superb rooftop terrace and a seasonal outdoor pool, two dining options with good food and city views, plus a spa with a small gym, but entry costs extra. Its 232 sleek, contemporary guest rooms are starting to age, and some are prone to noise from the nearby station. But the biggest drawback is that Standard units have awkward setups and limited-privacy bathrooms. It's a solid pick for business travelers but not for sightseers looking for a central location, who also may want to opt for a more traditionally styled stay, like Britannia Hotel.