Culture, food and gelato - 3 weeks in Bella Italia
Here my new Trip Report about my recent journey through Italy. Stations with overnight stays were:
Rome Florence Ladispoli Bologna Venice Bergamo As food is important in Italy it was also on our journey. We experienced 21 stars in 13 restaurants but had also nice dinners at non-starred restaurants. But most important we experienced many cultural highlights and of course a lot of great gelato…... |
Flight DUS - FCO
Flying to Rome from DUS is not that funny as the only reasonable option is Eurowings abd they don´t even offer BIZ on this route (which is best option with more than 2 pieces of laguage). In the end I found an discounted Basis fare which was even after booking first row seat and laguage cheaper than Smart.
Fortunately the airport was empty with no waiting time at check-in and security. So we did a short stop at Hugo Junkers lounge. Offers improved since my last visit, the now offer scrambled eggs. OK, they tasted not very good, but at least they are available…. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a32aa24947.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...641b6faf9c.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...49505cac50.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...bee0893e0e.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...73bc57541b.jpg They now have "art" at the restrooms, first time I saw such graffiti at a lounge. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4d8a572a98.jpg Weather during the flight was clear so we had some good views: https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...9f5643f67a.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f5f2f69d59.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...52947cf59d.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...949eb1c1b1.jpg Finally: https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...cf5a81d38f.jpg At the airport I learned someone seems to know more: https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3412419644.jpg Perhaps I should call? Also I learned why you should never buy the cheapest bag: https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...65d9cde750.jpg Glad it wasn´t mine…. I pre-ordered a car (S-Class) via Blacklane, the driver waited for us at the exit. Also there waited many scammers who try to guide you to their "taxi". Surprisingly it was quite a long way to the parking space. More surprisingly our 2 bags didn´t fit in the S-Class trunk, which is really a joke. After the Driver dinined to put one bag in the passenger footwell and already called someone I used some force and got the third bag in. Not so good for the bag but we were ready to start…. Ride to our hotel was comfortable with a good equiped car. Trafic was heavy as expected. |
Gorgeous views on the way to Rome! :)
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Originally Posted by stu1985
(Post 31026567)
Gorgeous views on the way to Rome! :)
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Originally Posted by offerendum
(Post 31026393)
Here my new Trip Report about my recent journey through Italy. Stations with overnight stays were:
Rome Florence Ladispoli Bologna Venice Bergamo As food is important in Italy it was also on our journey. We experienced 21 stars in 13 restaurants but had also nice dinners at non-starred restaurants. But most important we experienced many cultural highlights and of course a lot of great gelato…... |
Originally Posted by eightblack
(Post 31027447)
We are about to set off on a family holiday to Florence shortly so I am very interested to read about your exploits and dining experience there. I intend to eat my body weight in cheese and pasta and as much gelato as the other side of my stomach can handle.
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Hotel Eden Rome
After considering different options I booked finally Hotel Eden in Rome. The whole mess with their riff-raff owner came up during our stay, so I woudn´t book it again for this reason. This said I now slide it out and only report about the hotel.
From outside: https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...040cfeef30.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...91bca8d5c7.jpgWe were greated very friendly at the door and escorted to the front desk. Were were introduced to the manager on charge and the concierge, definitively an arrival above average. Our room wasn´t ready so we were invited to some drinks during the short waiting time. The lobby of the Eden is stunning, even at high standards. It´s divided in 3 main-parts. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3d3bdbc4eb.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1f09875f39.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...663279725b.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...29ffe147a6.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e2a40177dc.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e030d6beb6.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...bb6b16779a.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e2a836b805.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...848f4bded6.jpg After a short wait we were escorted to our Junior Suite 101 on the ground Level. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3f98cefa41.jpg It was located in a side tract which you can see here. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8da1ed90a0.jpg The room had a special layout as you can see here. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...912e0f21d9.jpg Unfortunately no place to hang up your coat in the corridor. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...73690c8e6d.jpg While the room wasn´t big it was furnished very well with high quality materials. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e16340ea26.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...fd2b77eb71.jpg Perhaps the closets were a little small for my clothes..... https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...7bd5017e6b.jpg Bathroom was also very nice, even if it had a little few storage pace and only one sink. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...cb226d6209.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d3ba576df4.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8921bb97f3.jpg OK, when you turned on the towell heater too much water came out.... https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0b151e9902.jpg My biggest concern was the location of the room. During the morning it was very loud as the trash was collected in front of the room. During the day sightseeing busses drove in front of it and people could look straigt in your window. Not so great! https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...26c2391516.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a87b011c7b.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...57d2fb2960.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...280a5fb1db.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...58784edc60.jpg |
Originally Posted by offerendum
(Post 31026494)
Flying to Rome from DUS is not that funny as the only reasonable option is Eurowings abd they don´t even offer BIZ on this route (which is best option with more than 2 pieces of laguage). In the end I found an discounted Basis fare which was even after booking first row seat and laguage cheaper than Smart.
Fortunately the airport was empty with no waiting time at check-in and security. So we did a short stop at Hugo Junkers lounge. Offers improved since my last visit, the now offer scrambled eggs. OK, they tasted not very good, but at least they are available…. Massively overcrowded back then, but they did have lots and lots of mini Wiener schnitzels at that time which was reason enough for me to like it :) looking forward to read the rest and see all the pictures of the food! Last time I visited Italy (Bergamo) I had fabulous food as well in local taverns, just thinking about the buffalo ravioli and I get the urge to book a ticket back. |
Hotel Eden Rome
One evenimg we did room service, quality was OK. Prices of course high. 28 € for a Pizza aren´t too cheap…..
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...9b6b9b15e7.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...767dc22713.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c6b58f780d.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...efa29edae2.jpg Will separately report about the Michelin-starred restaurant.All in all a hotel with great service and good rooms. Perhaps a little bit overpriced (consider even with guaranteed upgrade via Diamond Club 1000 € per night for a JS without view) but nice. Someway sad the are owned by rat pack. |
Originally Posted by Romanianflyer
(Post 31030259)
If I'm correct I remember using that lounge ones in the days of Air Berlin 3 or so years back.
Massively overcrowded back then, but they did have lots and lots of mini Wiener schnitzels at that time which was reason enough for me to like it :) looking forward to read the rest and see all the pictures of the food! Last time I visited Italy (Bergamo) I had fabulous food as well in local taverns, just thinking about the buffalo ravioli and I get the urge to book a ticket back. |
Three weeks in Bella Italia sounds very appealling:). Looking forward to Venice too.
Originally Posted by offerendum
(Post 31030232)
After considering different options I booked finally Hotel Eden in Rome. The whole mess with their riff-raff owner came up during our stay, so I woudn´t book it again for this reason.
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Originally Posted by DanielW
(Post 31031417)
Three weeks in Bella Italia sounds very appealling:). Looking forward to Venice too.
I guess this is regarding the controversy over the Sultan of Brunei? |
Rome: Trinità dei Monti and Spanish Steps
We decided to do a little walk and started at the Spanish Steps. But first a quick visit to Trinità dei Monti.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...496caaca16.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...7c047e224f.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1dc37adb1c.jpg The view from above: https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...74c62775b1.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...cb09727808.jpg The Spanish Steps - who makes a picture without peoples get a free Gelato. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c7b956d082.jpg The famous Fontana della Barcaccia https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b27f95e7d1.jpg |
Rome: Basilica Dei SS Ambrogio E. Carlo
We really wanted out first Gelato but we passed SS Ambrogio E. Carlo so we went in:
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