Hotel Porta Rossa is an NH Collection hotel and claims to be the oldest hotel in Italy. It is located on a narrow street in Florence, close to the Uffizi Gallery and a short walk away from the Duomo and other sites. The historic building has modern updates but retains its charm. The staff at the hotel was fantastic. They were friendly and helpful in making reservations and providing us with directions and suggested activities. We had read widely positive reviews about the hotel but there seemed to be one underlying complaint… the noise level. Surely it can’t be that …
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The Fifteen Keys Hotel Review
Well, I wish I could write a more informed review about this hotel but unfortunately I missed our night there because of my flight issues. But I will say that my husband absolutely loved it. Seriously, I had to tell him to stop talking about how great it was because it was making me sad. The hotel has a wonderful central location, close to it all yet still quiet and secluded. A converted 5 story townhouse, the inside is impeccably decorated in a modern yet understated manner. With only 15 rooms (hence the name), this boutique hotel provides wonderful personal …
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Review
Since we had limited time on our trip, we wanted to maximize our park time by staying on Disney property, preferably on the monorail line. Blair has always wanted to stay at The Contemporary, but honestly the theming of that hotel has never interested me. It feels more like an airport hotel than a Disney hotel. I stayed at the Grand Floridian as a kid and would absolutely love to stay there again. All of the resorts on the monorail line are deluxe resorts and tend to be at the higher end of the deluxe price range because of their …