Ideas for an autumn weekend, in two of the most fascinating art cities of the Bel Paese. In search of unique and unforgettable experiences, right from the stay
Venice and its emblematic Saint Mark's Square (photo Istock)
It is forbidden to give up the return to routine: the main cities of art are the ideal destination to experience the new beginning of the season with new energy and new planning. Rome and Venice, for example, shine with a magical light in autumn and offer one of the times of the year richest in events and opportunities, to be experienced alone or in company.
A weekend of emotions: hotels that make the difference
But when planning a getaway, it's not just the destination that matters anymore. Where you stay can add a touch to your vacation, allowing you to live a sensory experience totally immersed in beauty, taste and comfort, impossible to forget.
NH Collection Hotels and Resortsthe prestigious brand of the group Minor hotels which includes about a hundred properties located in 21 countries, mainly in America and Europe and, for the first time, also in Asia, is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. So much so that the promise made for this important anniversary – Still many things to feel together. Feel the extraordinary – will not end in 2024 but will give rise to new stays and unforgettable experiences.
In Venice, in the hotel where glass was once blown
Who chooses Venice with its enchanting lagoon, you can live a timeless experience in the charming hotel Villa NH Collection Muranoon the historic island of Murano, an exclusive and luxurious structure, a few steps from the Glass Museum and a short distance (by ferry) from the iconic St. Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge.
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The location speaks for itself: the hotel was created in a former factory used for the production of objects made using the ancient technique of blown glass. And those who stay here can still admire the historic furnace.
But if the 104 rooms and suites, equipped with the most modern comforts, have been designed to reflect the history and soul of the Venetian island in their furnishings and design, it is DeMajo Restaurant & Terracethe hotel's gourmet restaurant, where you can enjoy authentic Italian dishes prepared with refined, locally sourced ingredients.
Here, in the interiors, the homage to the history of the place is more evident than ever. Outside, however, a natural landscape that can also be admired from the huge windows of the room or from the terrace of one of the two bars of the hotel, immersed in a unique setting in the world.
Weekend in the Eternal City, between Roman, Sicilian and oriental flavors
In Rome, however, the hotel NH Collection Rome Centrean elegant 4-star structure characterized by a chic atmosphere and modern style, pleasantly surprises its guests from its truly enviable position, a few steps from the Vatican City, Castel Sant'Angelo and Piazza del Popolo. Most of the 257 rooms, spread over eight floors, offer an enchanting view of the main monuments of the city, starting with the “dome” of St. Peter's Basilica and the Altar of the Fatherland. An exclusive spectacle that, in itself, is worth the trip.
But it is atAntela Restaurant & Cocktail Barinside the hotel, definitely conquered (a curiosity: the name is the anagram of the famous chef Natale Giunta, creator of the project), thanks to dishes and wines that mix the Roman gastronomic tradition with the Sicilian one, starting here and there a little space for Asian influences, in a mix of flavors, aromas and colors impossible to forget. For a tailor-made autumn weekend to return regenerated.
Info: nh-collection.com/muranovilla e nh-collection.com/romacentro
