twoboys Posted November 18, 2015 #1 Share Posted November 18, 2015 We are getting ready to book the Sicilian Splendors in September. Windstar has a pretty good deal for a 2 night pre-cuise stay. There are two choices Ambasciatori Palace or Grand Hotel de la Minerva. Any thoughts or experiences that anyone can share will be very much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caviargal Posted November 18, 2015 #2 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I have stayed at Minerva a half dozen times. Really lovely hotel, great rooftop bar, very good staff and a central location. I have seen the Ambasciatori and like that location as well but I am partial to Minerva. Even when I stay elsewhere in Rome, we go there for drinks at least once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoboys Posted November 18, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted November 18, 2015 thank you so much. I am leaning in that direction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovecruisingtoo Posted November 18, 2015 #4 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Check the WS price without the hotel room. You may be able to book the same hotel for a significantly lower price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoboys Posted November 19, 2015 Author #5 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Thank you. I did check. The 2 nights "included" are at a significant discount. So if we take them out it only changes the overall cost of the cruise by about $300. But the third night, is much higher. So I think we will do that on our own. But I may also look at VRBO or Home Away to see about renting an apartment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&S2C Posted November 20, 2015 #6 Share Posted November 20, 2015 We thoroughly enjoyed the Minerve. Location is great, room lovely, walking distance to good restaurants. Rooftop breakfast was a treat as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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