Alpha Via Veneto Suite, Rome

Advantages: One of the great cities of the world
Disadvantages: Noisy, crowded, expensive, very hot in Summer

...the parliament building, which is not far from the piazza. The Giolitti sells the Coppa Giolitti, probably the best ice cream experience in the world! Via Veneto: Famous as a haunt of film stars in the 50s and 60s it is now just another smart street with expensive hotels and restaurants, mainly used by well off American and Japanese tourists. Of greater practical interest is Piazza Barberini nearby, where you can find a branch of EasyEverything. Don’t forget to email friends and family about your Rome experience! ****************************************************************** The transport system in Rome is, like most things in the city, quite chaotic. The underground is of little use and covers only a few areas, so taking the bus is essential if you wish to venture much outside the centre. I was not impressed by the restaurants... Read review

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Advantages: Something for everyone
Disadvantages: Beware sore feet and the cobbles!

...We recently went to Rome for five nights (apologies I know it wasn't really a weekend) during September and had an absolutely amazing time in what was pleasant but not overpowering temperatures. TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT We arranged the trip ourselves and flew into Ciampino airport on one of the low cost airlines. From the airport which was fairly basic but acceptable there were a number of options of how to get into Rome itself namely: - coach direct to the central train station - bus to the local railway station and then a train into the centre of Rome - bus to a train on the Metro system and then metro to our location. We jumped the first bus that came along and found ourselves on a short trip to the metro station. When there we decided to buy a week pass which covers all Rome buses (except the Tourist open topped route... Read review

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Advantages: Godd variety, Excellent leather and fashion goods
Disadvantages: Can be expensive

...outlets include Salvatore Ferragamo, Gianfranco Ferre and Luisa Spagnoli. The city has fun fashion stores, plush jewellers, shops selling fine glass and crystal ware,and delightful embroidered linen. If you are looking for stylish shoes, Rome is one of the best places to buy them. The city is also famous for leather goods, although the leather handbags and jackets beckoning from store windows are no longer as inexpensive as they once were. The Piazza di Spagna, named after the residence of the Spanish ambassador to the Vatican, is a major focal point for Rome's tourism. The square and the streets below the steps are the places for smart shopping, with the area bounded by Via dei Condotti, Via Borgognona and Via Frattini the most exclusive in Rome.If you have the time check out the Keats Shelley Memorial House-a great place to see... Read review

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