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ROMA!
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Last week we left off in Capri. From there we took a 45-minute, 12 euro () ferry to Napoli (Naples). |
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There are two ports in Naples: Mergellina and Molo Beverello. The latter is much more convenient, with more departures and a larger selection of ferries and hydrofoils. |
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We jumped in a 10-minute, 13 euro taxi to the train station, then took a Euro Star (high-speed) train to Roma. Like impatient, spoiled Americans we paid extra for the high speed train, because it departed 30 minutes earlier and is a bit more comfortable.
The EuroStar from Naples to Rome takes 1:54, and costs 32 for first class, 21.21 for coach. The InterCity (slow train) takes 1:57, and costs 22.21
for 1st class, 16.53 for coach. Because I had a EuroRail Pass, I only had to pay a 12 supplement for the high speed train. But if I have the option next time Ill save the money, because the EuroStar train was over an hour late. If we had taken the InterCity we would not only have saved some cash, but arrived a lot earlier.
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In Rome we checked into the 4-star Emperor Palace Hotel. |
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As you can see, the hotel is really nice |
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and the staff is friendly. |
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We got upgraded to a junior suite. The couch pulled out to a bed, so it was like having separate rooms. |
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Say hello to my room! The problem with Europe is that most hotels use twin mattresses, which they put together to make a king-size bed. (That way they can also configure the room with two beds). Fortunately this bed was comfortable to sleep on; however, in many places they are not. |
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The two things I didn't like about the Emperor Palace Hotel were the location (three blocks from a main street), and the fact that the bathroom lacked a shower curtain.
I hate hotels that try to be chic by not having something to block the water, because for me is creates a huge mess.
Luckily I didn't have to mop the flood each time I took a shower. I think we called housekeeping so many times, theyve now have installed shower curtains in every room. |
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The bathroom was stocked with full-size Etro bath products, a nice bonus. |
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No need to go out for breakfast. The Emperor Palace Hotels excellent buffet is included in the room price (as is often the case in of Europe). Rates start at 250.00 a night. |
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