Note about hotels

Text only. Off to Bolzano/Bozen this morning but I want to write a quick note about the hotels we’ve stayed in to date (so I remember for next time).

Milan. The Phillip Plein Hotel. Five stars for sure but weird. Like 15 rooms with mirrors on the ceiling and reflective surfaces every where. I’d stay again but I’d also look for different hotels. Nothing against it it was just to “influencer” for me.

Varenna. Villa Cisipressi. No. Too spartan and the hotel by day was crowded by influencers want their picture taken by lake Como.

Bergamo. Hotel Gombit. All they way do it again. We got the biggest suite (it really wasn’t that expensive). Hotel is in the center of the old town. Great shower and good staff. 

Verona. Hotel Gabbia D’oro. Again great staff. But this was a really old hotel. Furnished as an old hotel with put’s Fran off. I liked the place (kind of like staying in a medieval castle). The shower sucked unfortunately so I likely won’t stay there again.

Desenzano. Park Hotel. Naw. We stayed in the newish wing but it was both spartain and had one oof those weird bath shower things going on. I hate showers that you can’t keep the water away from the bathroom floor. Staff were nice enough but the place charged you for water (most places give you a couple of bottles a day).

Trento. Calepina Alpine Suites. Our first B&B. Both inexpensive and small (only 5 rooms). Staff, when they are aroud, are nice but they’re not around much. Lovely rooms great bath etc. Would I stay again? Maybe. I kind of like front desk service but the amenities of this place make up for lack of staffing. In all fairness they are there if you call but it’s easier to talk to a person.