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Hotel Eden Address: Via Ludovisi 49, 00187, Rome, Italy Phone: 011-39-647-8121 Fax: 011-39-6-482-1584 Website: www.lemeridien.com/eden E-mail: 1872.reservations@lemeri dien.com 1872.concierge@lemeridien.com General Manager: Marcel Lévy Continued from page 43 the Piazza di Spagna and the haute couture shops of the Via Condotti. The white lobby, with its impressive fireplace and eclectic mix of antiques and comfortable sofas and chairs, has the ambiance of a living room in a private home. The rooms have been restored to their understated turn-of-the-century elegance with white-and-green or beige-andbrown marble. The rooftop terrace houses the panoramic restaurant La Terrazza dell’Eden, and the piano bar, La Terrazza, both of which offer impressive views. Chef Adriano Cavagnini specializes in creating Mediterranean cuisine, and the restaurant’s menu changes every two months. Overlooking San Marco Basin, just steps from St. Mark’s Square, Hotel Londra Palace lets guests experience the true splendor and romance of Venice. The boutique hotel’s 100 windows afford exquisite views of Venice’s lagoon, unique rooftops, church steeples and palazzos. Hotel Londra Palace’s evocative and graceful neo-classical style emphasizes space and light, accentuated by white columns and Corinthian pillars in trompe l’oeil Istria stone.Venetian glass dominates the decorative theme, and soft colors, pale silk-covered walls, luxurious drapes, Aubusson carpets and intricate inlaid mosaic floors set a tone of serene elegance and refinement. Eminent designer Rocco Magnoli, noted for his signature design of Versace’s signature boutiques around the world, has brought a fresh new look to the Londra’s recent renovation, while respecting its grand history, architecture and 44 Rooms at the Hotel Eden have been restored to their turn-of-the-century elegance unique personality. The 53 spacious, airy rooms and Junior Suites include authentic furnishings, period paintings, carefully selected antiques and luxurious pink-marble bathrooms. Biedermeier furnishings and lush silks and brocades provide a sumptuous experience. The hotel’s renowned Do Leoni restaurant offers Italian and Venetian specialties and has attracted much attention from the leading restaurant guides. Chef Loris Indri marries culinary innovation with regional tradition to create light and delectable dishes that please the most discerning Hotel Londra Palace Address: Riva Degli Schiavoni, 4171, Venice 30122, Italy Phone: 011-39-041-5200533 Fax: 011-39-041-5225032 Website: www.hotelondra.it E-mail: info@hotelondra.it General Manager: Mauro Zanotti palates. In warm weather, Do Leoni opens its terrace to the diners. The five-star Hotel Savoy in Florence dates back to 1893. After a complete refurbishment, the hotel reclaimed its rightful position as one of the city’s most fashionable and luxurious hotels. The Hotel Savoy is steps away from the historic Duomo and an easy stroll to the city’s most famous attractions, such as the Uffizi and the Ponte Vecchio. The fashion houses, outdoor markets, shops, galleries and restaurants are also nearby. Each guest room and suite was brilliantly redesigned under the direction of Olga Polizzi. Many feature parquet floors, double-glazed windows, marble baths and walk-in closets, and every one is outfitted with the latest communication amenities, including two-line direct-dial telephones, voicemail, broadband Internet access and satellite TV. The Brunelleschi and Signoria Suites have chromotherapy/aromatherapy steam baths, and all of them feature entertainment systems from Bang & Olufsen. A five-star children’s program awaits smaller guests. Head Concierge Ruggero Vannini and his well-trained staff offer beck-andcall service, such as customized private tours or chauffeured airport transfers. The Events team can plan spectacular offsite programs at any one of several 16thcentury palazzos that are available through an exclusive arrangement. All units have Wi-Fi services and other state-of-the-art communication equipment. The lobby-level L’Incontro Bar and Restaurant offers martinis and Tuscan cuisine. In the summer, guests can drink and dine alfresco. In winter, a series of monthly events show off the city’s fashion, food, music and savoir-vivre. Home-BasedTravelAgent O CTOBE R 2008 http://www.lemeridien.com/eden http://www.hotelondra.it

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