Originally Posted by
BobFF68
Beside the hotel location I would rethink about the travel period, since the last 15 years at least, mid summer months in Italy (beside alpine area) July and August are too hot for a comfortable visit in my opinion, even more with all other high season related annoyances, crowds and high prices.
Years ago the August was one of the cheapest months. Many things closed and nicely warm. Was OK when I was young, today I wouldn't go.