Jessica Proietti

Out of all the hotels we stayed in in Italy, this one felt the most familiar to the hotels back in the US (which could be good or bad depending how authentic you want). We had already stayed in two very authentic hotels so it wasn’t bad for us. Breakfasts were wonderful. Staff was so welcoming and attentive. Nicely appointed room. Location is convenient because you’re on one of the main drags in Rome. Being on a major road means it’s also not super quiet but that’s what white noise is for. This was also the only hotel we stayed in that had a GYM which I so appreciated after doing so much eating and drinking the previous week!

Cute older hotel between the shore and all the restaurants, shops, etc. The breakfast in the morning was wonderful. We loved being able to sit outside overlooking the gardens in the morning and evening. Our room was quite large. Only reason it didn’t get five stars was we had some issues with the thermostat in our room. We didn’t tell management so that’s also kind of on us though.

Beautiful older hotel, perfectly located on the edge of the historic city center. Breakfast in the morning was wonderful. Staff was attentive and pleasant. Only reason it didn’t get five stars is our room was pretty tight for two people. We did have a cute little balcony though.

We had a private class with a chef. So much fun and so much wonderful food at the end!

This drive was the most memorable of my entire life. Absolutely breathtaking. And bonus - our driver stopped at several photo op points to let us get out and take pictures.

We loved this beautiful hike and the conversation with our very knowledgeable guide, Enzo.

Absolutely gorgeous and so fun! Definitely take the chair lift to the top of Capri!

Must do for wine lovers!

Lovely, relaxing getaway in Sorrento. Excellent location near the walkway/lift to the beaches. 24h concierge. Excellent breakfast spread.

Beautiful little hotel in an excellent location. Get a luxury feel without breaking the bank.

Beautiful location in a small Tuscan town. Easy to reach by car. Walking distance to a stunning nature trail.

The best museum in Rome. Don’t miss this one. Our guide, Marco, was excellent and made the art come alive.

Staff very helpful , clean and great breakfast buffet.

Superb ... accommodating 6 & 1 baby well.

Hard to find at first - front door did NOT look like most hotel front doors. Getting in and out of hotel was complicated and a little tricky. Breakfast room and service were only average.

The rooms were clean and service very good. Breakfast was exceptional. Hotel location was close to a lot of the famous sites in the historic Rome area. Liked it very much.

Again, it was hot, even in the evening so it was not as pleasant as it could have been. Our guide was good, but she had to order so much food. My granddaughter and I could not possibly eat all of it, but she said she was supposed to. The sit-down restaurant was nice and welcome as it was cool. It is too bad that outdoor restaurants do not allow people to sit down briefly when there are empty seats in their area - at least for a little while. We had to "perch" on the side of a planter while our guide got our dessert. There were no park benches or other public places to sit in the area. We ended up taking it back to our hotel, but as we were leaving the country the next day, it mostly went to waste.

It was hot and crowded. I was surprised that the museum did not have air conditioning that worked well. The guide pointed out some interesting things about the paintings and other contents of the museum that I had not thought about or noticed before. The Sistine Chapel was smaller than I was expecting. St. Peter's Basilica was large but also crowded. We did not see most of the lovely side chapels, however as we were finishing and our guide leaving us, a Mass was about to begin, and I was able to stay for it. Since there were no papal audiences during July, it was special to me to be able to attend a Mass in St. Peter's.

We had a guide who seemed very attuned to what we would be interested in concerning the homes and daily lives of the unfortunate inhabitants of Pompeii and Herculaneum. I liked her approach to guiding us through the site.

Jessica answered my questions about the park, but since we were first timers there, it might have been nice to know about the various paths that one could take to the crater rim and the places to get a drink at the top. Our driver took us by a cameo factory on the way there, and that was interesting, but there was a lot of sales pitches made as well as information given.

The tour was amazing. Our guide was OK but not as good as some I have had. The meeting place was a little confusing because of the two places (upper and lower) it could have been. The guide explained and showed us many things but did not "bring to life the fascinating history and architectural marvels of the structural, sharing stories of emperors, gladiators, and the roaring spectators". The heat may have had something to do with that I suppose.

The front desk staff at this hotel was fantastic. They were so kind. The views were incredible and it was in a great location. loved the breakfast!

The staff knew it was our honeymoon, and upon arrival there was a bottle of wine in our room and cute little rose petals and electric candles! It was such a sweet surprise. We loved it. We were visiting London during the heatwave and the front desk was able to provide a fan for us and help cool the room down which was much appreciated.

This hotel was fabulous. It was the most comfortable bed, insane water pressure, and kind staff. They let us stow our bags while we explored the city before check in. Absolutely fabulous!

We LOVED this. The food was so good, the atmosphere was super fun, the tea was phenomenal. Would do this again and again.

This was so fun!! it was a small group of us and SO much food. The guide was so kind and funny, I def recommend

This was so fun. It was just us and a guide, so basically our own private tour! She was so knowledgeable, got us in to the museum quick and easy, and I def recommend

The tour guide for this trip was so awesome!! So glad we were able to see so much of Ireland. Def recommend!

We LOVED this tour. It was a self tour through the storehouse which was so much fun, and then a tour with two other couples to a handful of the pubs with the “best guinness” in Ireland. The tour guide for the perfect pint was so knowledgeable and kind and it was so much fun. Would def recommend this!!

My favorite part of the trip was our experience at this resort. The tasting meal had some of the best dishes I have ever had, the view was amazing f from our bedroom, and the pool had a drink and snack bar and was almost private because the resort is not large. This is a five star experience that is off the beaten path. This is not the place to go for a nightlife of dancing- that is Naples, but to deny yourself this quiet get away would be the wrong choice if you are with your spouse, partner or friends.

We have done a few Kimkim cooking experiences and loved them all. Our party worked with this award winning chef to make some authentic Italian food from scratch. The wine, beer and food were outstanding and we felt at home with him and his staff. Highly recommend this experience if if you only like to cook a little bit.

If you appreciate history, this cannot be missed. Our guide was very knowledgeable, showed us the site in an efficient way without having us follow crowds of people. I would recommend this experience.

This hotel is not only at a perfect location right down the street from all of the restaurants and bars, but it was a little oasis on its own. The rooms are a bit smaller than we are used to in America; however it was very comfortable, clean, and well-appointed. Everyone on the staff was pleasant and eager to help us. They were also very patient with our broken Italian! There are multiple outdoor areas for lounging, there is a rooftop bar with an infinity-edge pool overlooking downtown Cefalu, and live piano music in the lobby a few nights a week. The beach is literally across the street, it's in a quiet location, and is a five-minute walk to the start of the bars and restaurants.

We had NO IDEA what to expect here, but were blown away by what we saw. Mario is on of 18 manna producers left in the world and learning about the process on the top of a mountain was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Once we got to the top, we saw his "office" which is a collection of ash trees (manna sap) olive trees, and almond trees. We learned about his ability to graph various trees and his deep knowledge of manna harvesting. Even though the manna was not being harvested when we visited, we got to try some from the season before!

Every driver was attentive and professional!

This was one of our favorite activities of the trip! Captain Alex and his wife Melinda (ex-pat from Indiana) were so friendly, welcoming, and fun! As we went along the coast of Cefalu, Melinda gave us some of the history, pointed out landmarks, and gave us some of the inside scoop on the real estate and hotels. As we anchored for the sunset, they brought out food and drinks for aperitivo with a perfectly-paired playlist. We waved goodbye to the sun as it set on the horizon and got to see Cefalu in a whole new light on the way back.

Great hotel and staff.

Great hosts. Friendly and with excellent knowledge and skill.

A slightly worn historic hotel with great amenities ( included breakfast), expansive lobby and onsite restaurant. The room (502) is noisy, partially due to the Miami club across the street and thin walls between rooms. Room size is expansive but lacks meaningful storage, recommended 2 folding luggage racks for storage. Daily included breakfast offers European variety. The courtyard bar and restaurant provide a calm formal experience. We visited here 3 of 5 nights with positive experiences each time.

Such a wonderful experience at Hotel Davanzati! Convenient location, great amenities (included breakfast, teatime and evening reception), comfortable and quiet room. But most importantly, every Hotel Associate we interacted with was so friendly and helpful, making our stay stellar!