Brian "The Duke" P.'s Profile

Wine list is amateur and overpriced. Mostly unimportant names with premium prices. It's a shame that their good food is marred by slow service, bland decor, and a shallow wine list.  This is not a place to take larger groups or anyone looking for a dining experience to remember. This is an upscale bar that claims to be something more.

Great iced mugs of beer and great burgers. Try the Left Hand Milk Stout on tap

Just had a fantastic deep tissue massage with Albina that was the best I've ever had.   The owner said he was in biz for 17 yrs which is no surprise after my first class experience. Highly recommended and that's from someone who gets massages on a monthly basis.

I've been to Rome over 25 times so I have a good feel for hotels in the city.  This is the first time I stayed here. This is a unique hotel so let me share my impressions to help guide tourists.

The hotel is big, spacious, and located outside the downtown city area so it takes a 10 minute cab ride (approx. $20) to get to the Spanish Steps.  So if you want to be in the heart of Rome, this is not the place for you.

The hotel had a great gym, outdoor pool, and gardens so for Rome, this is a rarity when most hotels are crammed into very old or small streets with little property.

There was a professional conference going on while we stayed two nights which may attract readers who want to plan a conference event in Rome.  If you are looking for a quiet destination, this is not the place for you.  

The hotel has two restaurants.  One is a 3 star michelin restaurant and the second one, where I ate, served very high quality food.  The wine list was very expensive and I know wine prices in the city.  The food prices were high, so you'll be paying NYC + prices for dinner even at the lower restaurant.  

The 3-Star Michelin restaurant was advertising their New Year's Eve price fixed dinner and entertainment package at over $1,200 a person.  You get the idea.  If you have no budget restrictions and want access to a top restaurant, this hotel could be ideal for you.

The Internet was 27 Euros (Approx. $40) a day which I thought was crazy.  Then again, everything at this hotel has at the high end of pricing.  

I travel over 250 days a year and this just seemed to be way over priced in all ways.  

The staff were friendly, rooms were clean, and aside from the high prices, this is a well run hotel.

I've been eating at Little Szechuan for over 10 years and its great to have a consistent place for Chinese food.  

I love the Chicken and Broccoli with spicy black bean sauce.  During the week it is easy to get a seat but on Friday and Saturday nights, get there early because the place gets packed.  

The restaurant reminds me of "Cheers"  in that when I arrive,. they already know what I want to order. Highly recommended.

Reliable destination for Italian food. Place can get noisy at time. Service is good Except when they are jammed. Better to dine here on a quiet night.

High end atmosphere and fine dining at the shore. Expect a wait on the weekends in the summer. Club on rooftop rocks on summer.  Pricey but worth it!

Try the Halibut.

Best staff and customer service. I am a nubie and Mike Schiavo personally fit me on a Cannondale Synapse. I'm very pleased with the buying process.

The restaurant is loud so I don't recommend it for a family dinner or corporate event. Food quality and price is average. Wait staff is passionate but not much to encourage me to come back.

Jackie S was our server and with all my frequent travels, she is the best waitress in the past year that I met. Bravo. Food, service, and atmosphere is A+.