Grand Hotel Verona, Verona ****
Verona, Veneto  Housed in an elegant Liberty-style building dating from the early 1920s, this lovely hotel is in the very centre of the city of Verona. The glorious second city of Italy's Veneto region, Verona has plenty to offer the visitor in the way of wonderful historic architecture from the well-preserved amphitheatre,... View hotel Double rooms from €119
Hotel Maxim, Verona ****
Verona, Veneto  Just 1km from the city centre, 3km from the Verona Porta Nuova railway station and within easy reach of the motorway and the trade fair area, the comfortable Hotel Maxim will offer you a warm welcome whether you are visiting this unique, historic city on holiday or on business. View hotel Double rooms from €55
Due Torri Hotel Baglioni, Verona *****
Verona, Veneto  This magical five-star hotel in Verona is located in the heart of the city adjacent to the wonderful church of Santa Anastasia and just a stone's throw from Romeo and Juliet's famous balcony. The building dates from the 14th century, the style is understated and homely and the hotel prides... View hotel Double rooms from €150
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A lovely and historic city in the region of Veneto, in north-eastern Italy, Verona lies in a loop of the river Adige, a short drive from Lake Garda. Verona is perhaps best known for its Roman Arena - every summer the venue for some of the world's great opera. It also boasts 'Juliet's House' (the girl in the Shakespeare play), though this is where 'history' meets fiction and comes out a poor second. The amphitheatre was completed in 30 AD (Verona became a Roman colony in 89 BC), and is the third largest in Italy (Rome in first place, Capua second), measuring 139 metres by 110 metres, and at one time seating 25,000 spectators in the 44 marble tiers. Marble seats, take note - if you're here for the Opera Festival, do be sure of a cushion, particularly if Aida has tickled your fancy. The two stories that you see today are actually the internal supports for the original tiers, and only a small section of the original three-story outer perimeter remains, decked out in white and pink marble from nearby Valpolicella. Much of central Verona is pedestrianised, and the delights of the city are all there to be enjoyed on foot, strolling from one side of the river loop to the other. The city also has a thriving conference, trade-fair and exhibition centre, home to the world famous Vinitaly show amongst others. Close by lies the Italian Lake District, Lake Garda (together with Gardaland) being right on your doorstep; the mountains and skiing are not that much further either. Verona boasts some splendid hotels, and the Veronese are a very welcoming people. To the left you'll find a selection of Verona hotels, just to whet your appetite. See also Verona hotels (full listings) and our Verona hotel map. |
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