Inspirations and More Four Chairs Furniture and Design

one of my friends, who has a shop travel company in Italy, told me that discovering four star hotels in Rome is difficult.  She stated there are excellent choices at the five-star high-end level as well as at the cost-effective end however there are as well numerous four-stars that are truly a three- star at best.

Enter Le Méridien.  The Starwood group just recently added the Visconti hotel to its portfolio.  The hotel officially reopened this June after a twenty million dollar renovation.

I had the chance to stay at the hotel for two nights.  before my stay I checked out evaluations on the internet since I’m anal.  The evaluations were extremely great except for two things, the air conditioning as well as the WiFi.

Given my stay was happening during one of the worst heatwaves in history as well as I had a number of work deadlines, I was concerned.

They should have fixed these problems as I’m pleased to report I had no problems.  In truth the A/C was so strong I had to turn it off.  My fellow Americans, you understand that never occurs in Italy.

The hotel is found in Prati.  It’s a few minutes walk from Piazza Cavour as well as in the other direction (a somewhat longer walk), Piazza del Popolo.  I believe it’s a ideal location.  You’re near the historic center however not smack in the middle of it as well as the costs show this.  The area is centrally found as Piazza Cavour is a major bus hub.   For those who like to walk, you can cross the river as well as be in the heart of the historic center in ten minutes.

The roofing system terrace is fantastic.  in some cases there are frustrating loud seagulls who like to wait on people to leave as well as then dive in for the food. The stewards are on top of  it though.  Seagulls 0.

A Comsopolitian. The bartenders are on point.
More conventional Italian cocktails, a Hugo as well as an Aperol Spritz.
The ultimate Court building, Piazza Cavour in the background. I see you seagull.  keep flying.
Service was great.  given a few of the workers at the hotel have seen me a few times however that wasn’t the situation with the check-in.  I believed they were friendly.  There was a little line when I shown up however it moved quickly.

Location, price, design, of program all these things matter however when I stay in a hotel there are two things that are incredibly essential to me.  Cleanliness. I cannot stand clutter as well as filthy bathrooms or kitchens freak me out.  I don’t want to step into a hotel restroom as well as see hair in the drain.  just typing that made me feel queasy.  The other thing is the bed.  It should be comfortable.

My space was spotless as well as the bed was excellent.  The toiletries are Malin & Goetz.  I was so geeked out to see them since no seller in Rome offers these products.  I inspected the site as well as there is a store in Milan that brings them.  I muust keep in mind this essential info for my next trip.

I want the lamp as well as the mattress
And I want this shower.
Oh as well as this pendant light.
I’ve specified exactly how strongly I feel about these products.
The interior style has mid-century touches that likewise speak to the hotel’s place in the Eternal City.  The head designer was Harry Gregory of the firm, ara style International. They wished to produce something timeless.

I adore the pared down utilize of marble, a material synonymous with Italy as well as Rome.  I believe as well much marble can make an interior feel cold.  At the Le Méridien it’s warm as well as dramatic.

The neutrals of grey, black, as well as white, with splashes of color, are unwinding as well as chic.  The Longitude 12 Bar as well as Bistrot is a excellent location for a coffee during the day as well as for mixed drinks at night.  The Bistrot likewise has a tasty lunch as well as dinner menu as well as starts serving wine  around noon.

In the Bistrot there’s a communal table that has outlets for your laptop as well as phone adapters.

I spent a great deal of time working here.
Roman lunch break.
Sometimes I don’t eat pasta for lunch. 
This was excellent.  as well as pretty.
Downstairs, there was a broad choice for breakfast, including American bacon.  I repeat, there was American bacon.

I never have breakfast in bed.  I ought to however it’s most likely much better if somone else made it?
The hotel has an eclectic art collection, from abstract to figurative pieces, produced with different materials.  These artworks are from the personal collection of the Toti family.  Their collection focuses on Italian artists from the 1980s.  When people believe of Rome they commonly focus on classic art.  It’s fantastic to see some contemporaries pieces as well.

This piece by Bizhan Bassiri was in my room.
“Senza Titolo Donna” by Elvio Chiricozzi
It was so hot my second day, temps reaching 104 F/40 C, that I was only able to stay on the terrace at sunrise or before sunset.
The fitness centeris little however well-equipped with Technogym equipment. Did you understand Technogym was an Italian company?  I saw this brand in high-end fitness centers in new York City as well as Los Angeles as well as had no concept up until I transferred to Italy.  Mind blown.

I stayed at the hotel in early August however have been stopping by because April.  This is not official market research study however it seems to me that the hotel is extremely prominent with couples, families, company travelers, as well as good friends traveling together.  I didn’t see as well numerous solo getaway travelers however I’ve always felt welcomed thanks to the friendly service.

Photos:  Me as well as my iPhone.

Disclaimer:  I was a guest of the hotel.  However, opinions as well as thoughts are my own.

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