Originally Posted by obscure2k
Just make sure that air conditioning is functional and included. I recently spent 6 days in Venice. The heat was brutal. The air conditioning at The Hotel Ai Mori was fantastic. Air conditioning in Italy during the summer is essential. About the only place you won't need it is inside of some of the great old churches.
Yes I would agree that the Italian Summer Heat can be unbarable thus an a/c is essential. But the relief is that it's mostly dry heat, little or no humidity. If you're accustomed to the dry summer heat in southern california, the heat in Italy will make you feel just at home.