Mail on Sunday, 27th April 2003A capital idea for the baby mindedFred Mawer "...In a hotel, you're likely to be all holed up in one bedroom, with no-one getting a decent night's kip. Also, there will be nowhere to heat a bottle of milk or prepare meals or even simple snacks. But there is a much more civilised way of doing things: by renting an apartment. We booked one in Rome through Venetian Apartments. Palazzo Velabro - a former monastry - is in a good, central location, just below the Forum, a short walk from the Centro Storico and the trattorias of Trastevere. The block is what is often called an "aparthotel" in that it offers some hotel-style services and facilities, such as a reception desk manned around the clock, daily cleaning and bed-making and breakfast. Our one-bedroom apartment felt rather like a smart hotel room, except that it was much more spacious - akin to a massive suite - and the living area had a kitchenette with sink, fridge hob and cooking and eating utensils..." You can read the complete article in the Mail on Sunday. |
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