Hotel

NH Collection Palazzo Verona, true to its word, occupies a 14th-century palazzo in Verona’s historic city center. But even the 14th-century elements are practically recent renovations — ancient Roman elements are still visible, preserved by the hoteliers and proudly on display. The result is perfectly Italian: two thousand years of history as a backdrop to modern furniture, contemporary design, and up-to-date boutique-style luxury hospitality.

The rooms and suites are stylish but sedate in neutral tones, with hardwood floors, modern comforts, and lavish stone-clad bathrooms. They vary considerably in size and layout, from compact single rooms to a presidential suite that spreads out over 87 square meters. Some include historic frescoes or paintings, and many have views out over the rooftops of the charming old city center.

A restaurant, decked out in stylish blue, serves everything from breakfast on through to dinner, and the lobby bar features its own light menu as well as a wide selection of beer, wine, and spirits. And you’re never far from something to do — the location within Verona’s compact center places you close to no end of restaurants, bars, cafés, and shops, as well as the Roman arena and the local landmark spuriously known as Juliet’s balcony.