Hotels and Country Inns of Character and Charm in Italy (Hotels & Country Inns of Character & Charm in Italy, 4th ed)

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Summary: Highly recommended
Review: "This series has long been respected as one of the best of its kind. Each book contains detailed color maps and a listing of accommodations by area. They include color photographs, the address and phone number, a star rating, amenities, price, and a brief paragraph describing the property. Newly revised and updated, these excellent guides to accommodations in Europe are highly recommended for all libraries." Library Journal

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Summary: Highly recommended
Review: As the owner of Epiculinary, Distinctive Cooking Journeys, I often use this book as reference material to find hotels for clients travelling in Italy. In many cases, I have already visited the hotel myself but need a reminder about the property. Other times, I take the guide with me on visits to Italy to search out unique places to stay. Most of the hotel reviews are accurate.

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Summary: Very Helpful
Review: I have used the book on three road-trips to Italy and it never failed to be very helpful. I have stayed in about ten of the hotels mentioned in it and they were, with the exception of one, very close to the description given in the book. I think it is the best travel-related guide I know.

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Summary: Consistent
Review: I used this book in conjunction with information I discovered on websites, travel magazines and books. The places definately had character and charm. More upscale type places (probably not for the backpacking type)and extended lodging options available.
Places listed here were difficult to find in the typical Frommer and Fodor travel books. E-mail, website address, #'s all available in the book. Trusted my instincts and booked several places from this guide and all were EXCEPTIONAL. Would use again