Devin Vega

Review of hotel golden tower

This little gem was hidden down a side street, mak...

This little gem was hidden down a side street, making it a little bit hard to find. This was easily my favorite of the three hotels on our Italian trip, and one of my favorites anywhere. The room was spacious and richly appointed with dark wood, gilded lamps, and elaborate ceiling decoration. The bathtub was big enough for both of us at once. If you open your window in the morning you can hear the beautiful cathedral bells from what sounds like every direction, but there's hardly a sound with them shut.

All of the staff were friendly and accommodating. We especially liked the bartender, Fabiola. She was very sweet and attentive, made good drinks, and friendly conversation. The lounge is comfortable and classy. They have a breakfast buffet and cocktail hour in the afternoon.

The spa here is interesting. A Turkish bath is kind of like a rainfall shower, except the water is at a higher pressure and comes out almost lukewarm. The idea is that the water will massage your shoulders. And if you prefer more heat, there are the saunas just beside it. It's nice to alternate between the two. They have water by the lounge chairs for you to recuperate.

We were able to walk here from the train station in around 15 minutes, though there was some cobblestone road. It was a nice way to see the surrounding area, though I wouldn't recommend it unless you have a suitcase with wheels.