I chose to stay at Grand Hotel Europa on my last night in Italy. It was a quick decision made after my flight home was cancelled. I was nervous but quickly realized how lucky I was that this was the hotel where I'd stay the night.
The folks at the front desk were welcoming and kind. So many little gems are sprinkled throughout the building. My room was huge for just myself, I think a family of four would really enjoy it. The hotel is very unique and exudes personality.
I was pleased with the overall cleanliness of my room. The bathroom was well sanitized and my bedsheets were clean and smelled fresh. I had a very restful sleep in this room which was all I wanted to prepare for a long trip home to America.
I didn't think anything could top how awesome my room was until I visited the restaurant downstairs. My server was attentive and knowledgeable of all the dishes being served, I asked him to choose my desert for me and he picked this torta caprese (flourless chocolate torte). My favorite dish of the night was the pasta but the meatball was a close second.
I didn't feel comfortable leaving the hotel on my own because I was clearly a tourist and was traveling solo, but if you were to visit with a group you should do okay. It is about a three minute walk from what looked like a train station/shopping plaza where I got lunch, a pizza from the food court. I didn't have much time to explore the area but it felt like a typical downtown city area to me.
I only give four stars because I was not a fan of the statues situated at each end of the hallway on the second floor, they gave me an uneasy feeling every time I left my room. I also was not too excited about the location. Aside from that, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and am grateful to staff for maintaining this hotels charm and beauty. read more