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visitors to Venice. We felt its atmosphere
immediately in direct contrast to life on the
open road. No other hotel reflects better the
history of the city which once controlled a
powerful empire, with its ravishing interiors
and bedrooms.
The standard is exactly what we seek for
Supercars drivers at the end of the day's
driving. A charming rooftop restaurant offers
regional cuisine and the heart-stopping views
of the Grand Canal. On the morning of our
departure, we took breakfast on the terrace to
savour the last moments of this glorious sight.
Rooms offer stylish décor and comfort and are
furnished in a manner that reflects all the
warmth and rich cultural heritage of Italy.
Standards here have been set to meet the
demands of 'travelling nobility,' so just right for
us then!
Supercars on Tour couldn't resist the
chance in Venice of taking a gondola to go
out for dinner: a true Venetian experience!
VILLA D’ESTE, LAKE COMO
In 2006 Supercars on Tour stopped over at
this incredible hotel, with its historic and
famous landscaped gardens and amazing
fountains, and found ourselves in star-studded
company with George Clooney being just one
lounging around the lake. We hope to make a
two-night stop here in 2009 to make the most
of what is one of the more sensational places
we've stayed in.
No other country arguably does romance
quite like Italy with its astonishingly rich culture
and fabulous cities, coast and countryside,
and of course its dreamlike lakes. A member
of the Leading Hotels of the World, the Villa
d'Este lies in an exquisite lakeside setting in
classically beautiful grounds.
The graciously elegant interior reflects the
grandeur of the setting and, to match it, we
decided on the basis of our visit to the Villa
d'Este offers an unparalleled level of service.
THE DANIELI, VENICE The outdoor pool floats out over the lake and
Imagine arriving in Venice on the Supercars the tranquillity and dignity of the place is a
on Tour Grand Tour. We did, in 2006, having wonderful foil to a hard day's driving. Peace is
carefully organised the logistics of arrival in a the defining feature of this hotel.
city of water by car! Cars were left in secure Haute Italian dining was served in the formal
parking and everyone transferred to this Verandah restaurant and there's also a piano
legendary hotel by boat, an incredibly bar and nightclub which though tired some
beautiful way to get a first glimpse of the people found irresistible. You may also wish to
mesmerising beauty of the Serene City. visit the glorious spa and take a heavenly
Surely the most romantic place on earth, massage or a Turkish bath during your stay.
Venice is the place of dreams and nowhere
more than the Danieli. A hotel which itself is
impossibly romantic, the Danieli is opulent
FROM TOP: Panoramic view of
and grand, yet charming in the warmth of its
the Grand Canal, Venice from the
Italian welcome.
Danieli rooftop restaurant; Grand
Hallway of the Danieli; Veranda
This five-star masterpiece has been
restaurant at the Villa d'Este; View
meticulously restored and is the former 14th
of the Villa D'este from Lake Como
century palace of a Venetian nobleman, long
the hotel of choice for the most discerning
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