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Summertime in the Eternal City

Summer in RomeThe Summer has come again, bringing sunshine and nice weather, according to the all characteristics of the good season. And so, what would be more amazing for a tourist than coming to Rome between July and August to taste the different marvellous flavours of the Eternal City?
The sun glitters over the narrow streets of the “Caput Mundi”, among the scent of flowers, the pleasant noise of the fountains and the crowd of people always ready to fill the wonderful beauties of the city.
In June it has started the famous “Roman Summer” which makes the “warm season” full of events and surprises, offering the tourists from all over the World a stay in the sign of culture, entertainment and fun.
Most of the events take place in the centre of Rome, so that Hotel Alessandrino, a 3 star superior hotel near St. Peter Basilica, is the ideal place to spend a wonderful holiday attending every appointment of the Roman Summer.
Due to the variety of the events offered by the Capital, which include music, dance, cabaret, theatre and more, also the range of the audience is expected to be various, involving young people, adults and seniors, so that Hotel Alessandrino is really the right location, offering single, double and triple bedrooms suitable for every kind of clients, individual and family, equipped with the best comforts and located in the centre of Rome.
Nightlife in romeThis year in the Eternal City there are many occasions to give all the tourists unforgettable moments such as the folk “Lungo Er Tevere…Roma” and “ L’Altra Estate” made of a romantic and characteristic pathway along the Tiber full of stands, dance, exhibitions and music, suitable for singles, families, adults, young and seniors. Among the photographic exhibition dedicated to the talented actor Alberto Sordi, the food tastings from Calabria, Sicily and Sardinia, the energizing discos by famous DJ and the typical and charming Roman music, the Eternal City confirms to be the right place for everyone who looks for fun and entertainment. And more, to celebrate the 15th of August, the Tiber is going to get into Paris with models and can-can dancers under the stars of the Roman sky.
But, if you prefer the deep emotions of the Opera, there is the Summer Season 2008 at the Carcalla Opera Theatre with Aida, Lucia di Lammermoor, Madama Butterfly and Giselle, from 10 July to 14 August, whereas for all the lovers of the Classic Music the Eternal City offers the XVIII edition of the Park Concerts Festival, till 30 July, in the wonderful green scenery of Villa Doria Pamphili, just two steps away from Hotel Alessandrino, which enjoys a marvellous location as 3 superior star hotel in the centre of Rome.
Finally, if you prefer to go to the beach just to take advantages of the Summertime, enjoying moments of relax and getting a tan, Hotel Alessandrino offers the so close St Peter Station where you can take the train to reach Ostia Lido, one of the most famous seaside resorts near Rome, full of shops, restaurants, bars and places where you can spend an amazing day of sun. Besides the sunny beaches and nice places to have fun, Ostia offers also interesting ancient historical locations for a surprising and unforgettable journey back to the past.
And so, to live all the fantastic aspects of the Eternal City in the most beautiful season of the year, come to Alessandrino Hotel, 3 star superior accommodations in central Rome, and discover the marvellous events of the Roman Summer 2008! See here Alessandrino Hotel in Rome Special offer for August 2008..

festa della donnaMaybe not everyone knows that The Day of the Woman was created to commemorate a tragedy occurred in 1908 in New York, when the owner of a factory, locked the 129 workers on strike, within the stable and gave it fire.

Today, this festival has become an opportunity for women to devote themselves pleasing moments, getting away from routine and feel free for a day or two…! The most enterprising decide to spend a weekend out of town: Rome offers a wide variety of initiatives on this day: from festivities in the square, exciting evenings in disco with free admission (only for women of course), candlelight dinners in restaurants with meetings surprise! In addition, the Ministry for Cultural, has undertaken an initiative attractive: March 8th women will be the right to get free in all places of art

Even the Hotel Alessandrino will take part in these celebrations, practicing the 5% discount to all women who book these days…

Visit our website and discover the hotel offers!

Vatican christmas

Rome is beautiful to visit also before Christmas.
The delicious smell of roast chestnuts spreads everywhere on the streets.
A multitude of people poured in stores for Christmas shopping and children run to send their letters, hoping that even this year Santa Claus will not disappoint them.
The Hotel Alessandrino get ready to live this Christmas, especially with a special offer from December 2 to December 20.

Click here for more informations about  our “Before Christmas in Rome Hotel Alessandrino Special Offer”

  

Christmas in RomeAn ancient Roman legend tells , that every year on December 31,  an old lady Stops all the night in Piazza Navona and when the first ray of sun comes, hundreds and hundreds of pigeons appear in the sky and go to her,almost they would like to wish her a Happy New Year.
The old lady, happy, raises his arms to the sky, she thanks God to be born in Rome and greets his friends.
From Christmas to New Year Rome is magic,  full of lights and cribs.
St. Peter’s,  from its cupolone illuminated for the holiday, welcomes anyone who wants to find peace and serenity…and the Hotel Alessandrino is there to accommodate those who want to spend Christmas in Rome… feeling at home!

Visit Rome in summer is a good choice because the Romans are gone, the city is traffic-free and pedestrian friendly and besides the prices are low and you can find discount and special offers such as Hotel in Rome Alessandrino summer offer.
There are plenty of parks and Villas where you can rest, hundreds of drinking fountains, cafe-tables under awnings where you can cool down with a refreshing ice-cream, relaxing outside until late night.

Villa Borghese
Villa Borghese

Rome’s largest green space, elegant and full of shady glades and beautiful fountains, this is a great park for a stroll, a pic nic or a jog. You can also go boating on the artificial lake or rent a bike and go around inside the park or go to the close city center famous places such as Via del Corso, Spanish steps, Via Condotti, Via Frattina. See the exact location of Villa Borghese on Google Maps

Pincio
Pincio
Inside Villa Borghese, Pincio is the traditional place to enjoy the most famous panorma of Rome at sunset. Other charms here include the water clock, the busts and varous notables and an Egyptian-style obelisk Emperor Hadrian.  See the exact location of Pincio on Google Maps 

Villa Doria Pamphili
Villa Doria Pamphili
Another large and extensive Rome green area extending from the Gianicolo along the ancient Via Aurelia. It’s an ideal place for a run and its hills are adorned with villas, fountains, lakes and and are perfect for strolls, or enjoy a pic nic under the pines. Besides, Villa Doria Pamphili is located close to Rome Hotel Alessandrino and Vatican city.  See the exact location of Villa Doria Pamphili on Google Maps

Villa Celimontana

Picnics have been a tradition here since long time and in summer it’s the venue for wonderful dinner-concerts. See the exact location of Villa Celimontana on Google Maps

Orto Botanico

The graceful botanical gardens and grounds of Palazzo Corsini now provide one of the most enjoyable places where to spent away an hour or two and breathe in air richly perfumed by more than 7000 plant species that it’s possible to find here. See the exact location of Orto Botanico on Google Maps

Colle Oppio

After hours of walking around the Roman Forum or Colosseum in the high summer heat, these green slopes are a welcome sight. Most of the Colle Oppio Park is actually the roof of Nero’s Golden House and you can see skylight structures for its rooms. See the exact location of Colle Oppio on Google Maps