shlomo Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 As the title states... Looking for hotels and restos in: Paris Geneva Milan Florence Bologna Genoa Rome Nice Marseille Other cities along these lines also welcome for recomendations! NOT interested in hotels that are cheap (affordable, yes. Cheap, no), nor do I want $250+/night hotels. Family travel, so no hostels or 2 star shabby dumps, but no 5 star celebrity hotels either please! Absolutely interested in cheap (affordable) food. No interest in meals that will cost $100 per person. Thanks in advance!
bwgan Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 Bologna - I stayed at the iportici last month. Very central and a nice place http://www.iporticihotel.com/
shlomo Posted May 18, 2015 Author Posted May 18, 2015 Bologna - I stayed at the iportici last month. Very central and a nice place http://www.iporticihotel.com/ Thanks M! Looks like a lovely place and gets stellar reviews.
GasGuy82 Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 For Florence, have lunch at Trattoria Zaza. Get a couple orders of the Fettuccini with Truffles. Order the house wine. As for hotels, I stayed at the Westin Excelsior which looks to be more than you want to spend. It was much cheaper last I was there. Unfortunately, a celebrity had their wedding party stay there and jacked up the rates. 1
shlomo Posted May 18, 2015 Author Posted May 18, 2015 For Florence, have lunch at Trattoria Zaza. Get a couple orders of the Fettuccini with Truffles. Order the house wine. As for hotels, I stayed at the Westin Excelsior which looks to be more than you want to spend. It was much cheaper last I was there. Unfortunately, a celebrity had their wedding party stay there and jacked up the rates. $500+ a night is WAY over budget, but thanks for the reco on the resto!
CharbelAntoine Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 Usually when I travel, I don't feel the need of paying for a hotel since I only need a place to sleep my tired ass off. Still don't want to sleep where rats have been sleeping and would preferably stay as close to the center as possible. If that's the case, why not try Airbnb? Easy to find affordable places at great locations, only downside is you'll have to plan where to meet the landlord to get the keys (if they don't have codelocks.
CharbelAntoine Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 And if you're not to afraid of fastfood, try L'as du fallafel in Paris, it's in the Jewish neighborhood, forgot the name of the area. Order the regular falafel in pita and don't forget to put shitloads of their salsa, both the red and the green one! 1
Smallclub Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 And if you're not to afraid of fastfood, try L'as du fallafel in Paris, it's in the Jewish neighborhood, forgot the name of the area. It's Rue des Rosiers. My favorite fallafel was that from "Chez Marianne". The area is called "le Marais". I lived 12 years in this district. But I don't believe Schlomo travels to Paris to eat jewish deli. 1
GasGuy82 Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 Le comptoir du relais in Paris is great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2
Habanos2000 Posted May 19, 2015 Posted May 19, 2015 My family of four, 2 adults and 2 teenage boys stayed here while in Paris two years ago. Because of the size of hotel rooms, and the cost, I couldn't consider renting 2 rooms a night. This SMALL apartment sufficed. Great neighborhood, you can walk just about anywhere and the Metro was within walking distance as well for farther stops. The owner was fantastic too. Great restaurants all around. I'd go back in a heartbeat! http://www.vrbo.com/427390
Habanos2000 Posted May 19, 2015 Posted May 19, 2015 Le comptoir du relais in Paris is great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk This restaurant is right around the corner from my recommendation!
shlomo Posted May 19, 2015 Author Posted May 19, 2015 My family of four, 2 adults and 2 teenage boys stayed here while in Paris two years ago. Because of the size of hotel rooms, and the cost, I couldn't consider renting 2 rooms a night. This SMALL apartment sufficed. Great neighborhood, you can walk just about anywhere and the Metro was within walking distance as well for farther stops. The owner was fantastic too. Great restaurants all around. I'd go back in a heartbeat! http://www.vrbo.com/427390 That really looks great! Sadly, I dont think there is enough room for 4 adults.
Chelsea8 Posted May 19, 2015 Posted May 19, 2015 Last year I stayed at the Worldhotel Cristoforo Columbus, located at the Corso Buenos Aires area of Milan. There was a metro just outside the hotel but I only used it to go see the “Last Supper” – you should book online weeks or even months before going if you want to get the date/time convenient to you as everyone books the Last Supper visit, early. The hotel is within easy reach, by cab about Euro13, from the Main Train station - which I felt is the best way to get from the Milan airport. All other times I just walked to the branded and non-branded boutiques, Cathedral etc. When I first checked on the hotel the rate was about Euro200 per double room per night but when I firmed up the dates, the rate was only Euro80-100 per double room/night, including breakfast for 2. Room was a decent size, clean and breakfast was relatively good. Free Spa treatment was included in the room rate but I never had time to go to the Spa. The large groundfloor smoking area with lounge seats was located just outside the Spa and you could order your drinks from the nearby main bar and they would send these to you. Think you could even bring your own booze to enjoy at the smoking area, if you wish. This is a historic/old hotel but was well-maintained and I thought the service staff was very good, too – waiters, front office, cleaner, etc. The Milan fair or expo is on this year, so room rates may be higher but I was there during peak tourist season and still got a good rate. 1
Hypersomniac Posted May 19, 2015 Posted May 19, 2015 As for restaurants that I remember the name of in Rome, I enjoyed Cecilia Metella. The scrigno is great. However, a few of the people in our group when we went knew the owners, so that may have played a part. Just make sure you stop by Fincato while you are in Rome. 1
purpleloki Posted May 19, 2015 Posted May 19, 2015 In Rome I usually stay at the Hotel Napoleon. Nice hotel, reasonably priced and a really good location (right next to Vittorio Emanuelle). Near Termini station but far enough away. Can get everywhere you need to go. http://www.napoleon.it/ 1
muzz Posted May 19, 2015 Posted May 19, 2015 When I stayed in Rome I stayed near the Trevi Fountain. It was a small 4 star hotel which was perfect for me and the new bride. I found that we could walk to all the main attractions from that base and it was a perfect base to get out and see all the old piles of rocks. I can't remember the name of the hotel but there are several in this area that are very simular and provide a perfect home base. I found the Paris transport system so fantastic that you don't really need to wory too much about where you stay as you can use their train to get maost places. Very jealous of you planned trip and it gets me thinking of a 2 month tour of Europe to show the kids 1
Habanos2000 Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 That really looks great! Sadly, I dont think there is enough room for 4 adults. It was tight for us, but actually not a big deal. Made me be the first one out of bed, into the shower and onto a nearby sidewalk cafe waiting for the rest to figure things out! 1
shlomo Posted May 20, 2015 Author Posted May 20, 2015 Thanks for all the great tips! Keep them coming, they are greatly appreciated!
Cornell Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 And if you're not to afraid of fastfood, try L'as du fallafel in Paris, it's in the Jewish neighborhood, forgot the name of the area. Order the regular falafel in pita and don't forget to put shitloads of their salsa, both the red and the green one! Sorry but must ask: since when is falafel jewish or israeli? Let me guess, you're a LF supporter?
Smallclub Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 Sorry but must ask: since when is falafel jewish or israeli? Let me guess, you're a LF supporter? We talked about falafels sold in jewish restaurants of the jewish district of Paris (I thought it was evident). No one stated that falafel was strictly jewish. And I wonder why you had to bring Israel here; this neighborhood was jewish centuries before the creation of Israel.
purpleloki Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 Sorry but Mi-Va-Mi is the best fallafel in Paris hands down. 1
Smallclub Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 Sorry but Mi-Va-Mi is the best fallafel in Paris hands down. All the "falafels sandwiches" in the rue des Rosiers are very good. There is a reason for the queue in front of each of the most known.
shlomo Posted May 20, 2015 Author Posted May 20, 2015 Sorry but must ask: since when is falafel jewish or israeli? Let me guess, you're a LF supporter? What is LF? What difference does it make where falafel originated from? Do you have any suggestions or not? If not, go troll other threads/forums .
Tino Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 Geneva restaurant - Au Pied de Cochon http://www.pied-de-cochon.ch It's in a great location in the old town by the cathedral, the food is good and pretty reasonably priced by Geneva's standards…! 1
Smallclub Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 Geneva restaurant - Au Pied de Cochon http://www.pied-de-cochon.ch "The Pig's Foot", I'm sure Shlomo will love it 1
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