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International Opportunities
The world is in your hands ...
what will you do with it?
- Highlight your experience abroad in job interviews and on your resume.
- Set yourself apart from other applicants.
- Gain new skills, independence, and self-confidence.
- Learn to recognize and appreciate how culture determines values and behaviors.
- Make lifelong friendships with people you would not otherwise have met.
- Participate in an international internship.
- Develop fluency in a foreign language and meet your foreign language requirements.
Education and Internship Abroad
The School of Business strongly encourages SOU students to experience a new culture, broaden their academics, and engage in the world by enrolling in an education abroad program.
To learn how to apply for Study Abroad, Click Here!
Opportunities for Business students
- Argentina - Rosario, NCSA Study Center
- Mexico - Guanajuato, Universidad de Guanajuato SEM/YEAR
- Mexico - Guanajuato, Universidad de Guanajuato SUMMER
- Mexico - Monterrey, Monterrey Tech University
- China - Shanghai, Tongji University
- Japan - Akita, Akita International University
- Japan - Tokyo, Aoyama Gakuin University or Waseda University
- South Korea - Seoul, Dankook University (SUMMER Language & Culture Studies)
- South Korea - Seoul, Ewha University or Yonsei University
- Thailand - Chiang Mai, Payap University's International College
- Denmark - Copenhagen, Copenhagen Business School *applicant acceptance limit*
- England - Winchester, University of Winchester
- France - Lyon, Lyon I, II, III or Université Catholique
- Germany - Saarbrücken, HTW - SUMMER SCHOOL
- Germany - Wernigerode, Hochshule Harz - SEM/YEAR
- Germany - Wernigerode, Hochshule Harz - SUMMER SCHOOL
- Spain - Oviedo, NCSA Study Center
- Australia - Geelong, Melbourne, Warrnambool, Deakin University
- Australia - Perth, Curtin University of Technology
- Australia- Cairns, Townsville, James Cook University
- Australia - Canberra, Australian National University
- New Zealand - Dunedin, University of Otago
International Dual Degrees
Undergraduate Dual Degree
Students in this program earn both a business degree from SOU and a degree from one of our partner universities in Germany (Hochschule Harz or HTW Saarlandes).
The program of study can be completed in four years, with a year of study at one of the German universities during a student's Junior or Senior year. Business classes are taught in English.
Graduate Dual Degree
In just one year (4 quarters) students can earn an MBA (Master of Business Administration) from SOU and a Master in International Management from HTW University in Saarbrücken, Germany. *All classes are taught in English.
Guanajuato Dual Degree
Students can earn an MiM (Master in Management) from SOU and a Master in Management from Universidad de Guanajuato in Guanajuato Mexico.


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"close to most places near highway"Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Feb 20, 2013
I thought the clerks were very nice especially the gentleman on afternoons.It was very busy but they were accomodating and friendly. The welcoming staff were exceptional. The rooms were clean and also the breakfast was good and fresh.
""Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Feb 18, 2013
Was told by one of the staff there that this hotel had a complete renovation only within the last half year. The hotel facilities are all very new and you can tell just by even looking at the lobby. Everything in the rooms are all new as well and although the actual building where the rooms are may not look all that appealing, the rooms inside are very modern and comfortable. My only gripe is that the toilet, while very new, is very loud. With the position of the bathroom right next to the bed, the loud flushing of the toilet can make for a rude awakening if sharing a room with someone else who has some 'business' in the middle of the night.
"Great location"Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Feb 11, 2013
Great location, very clean, easy to deal with would book again
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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
**These amenities may be available only in some rooms or units. Some amenities may incur additional fees.
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Basking in 300 sunny days a year, San Jose offers stylish, old-time streetscapes in its lively downtown historic district. Its vibrant arts scene explores the innovative and the traditional with galleries, museums, public works, and performances. Indie-film lovers flock to its Cinequest Film Festival each year. For shopping, visit Japantown; Santana Row mall; and Valley Fair, home to 366 stores.
see all hotels in San Jose"Valley Park Hotel"
Not in the greatest of locations. Can't walk to restaurants without crossing a busy four lane highway or walking over a long bridge that was rather creepy. Staff was very helpful & pleasant. We had a recently renovated room, I don't know what the others were like.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Conference in San Jose"
The overall condition of the hotel needs upkeeping. But the staff is very friendly and great value for the money! Highly recommend for ppl on a budget.Genuine Expedia guest review
"awful stay"
I wouldnt recommend this hotel to anyone. Their customer service was horrible. Some of the staff had a really bad attitude whenever you requested them to do something. You would see a lot of sighs, eyeball rolling, and tone in their voice. They made it really obvious that they were annoyed and displeased. Everyday breakfast consisted a variety of scramble […] eggs, omelets, toast, sausage and hash browns. Hotel rooms were not that clean. My room had water dripping from the ceilings. Furniture and appliances werent that great, almost to the point of being broken. Christmas Day, the fire alarmed rang for about half an hour...when asked what happened no one explained to us what was going on. Pictures on their website were very misleading. It was not what i expected at all. This might be the hotel for you if you are looking for somewhere cheap, if you dont care about good customer service and if you dont care about comfort. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
Glad to see the improvements on the rooms it will make me come back.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Would be nice if the hotel upgraded their TV;s to flatscreens with more channels to view Very limited menu at the restaurant. Too much heavy food on the menu. Room was clean but decor old. could not connect to the internet the 2 days of my stay. very inconvenient and I did not receive help for this. I had to call back several times. appreciate the fact […] that although i left my necklace in the hotel room they actually went to the room to retrieve it for me and keep at the front desk until i could pick up. that was appreciated. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Close to Winchester Mystery House and Santana Row"
Was located only 1 mile away from Winchester Mystery House and Santana Row where we came to visit. It also was right off the freeway and easy to find. Hotel was okay, not a 5 star, but only needed a place to stay for sleep purpose. However for the price would expect a little more.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Constantly breaking something: jacuzzi timer, wifi, radio. Slow personnel. Disgusting.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Not a good experience"
My staying experience was not good at all. The corridor was stinking. Inside room was not in good condition. I could able to barely use the WiFi from room. I had to come to the lobby area to get a WiFi connection.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Not hotel, but MOTEL!"
Amazed to find 1) no coffee service inside 2) no Telephone directory inside room! We should have selected a airport hotel nearby PDX for business trip.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Hotel offers an old time feel to it. Lobby, resturant and rooms look very well maintained and clean. Both the lady's at front desk were friendly. Enjoyed the coffee and home maid omelette for breakfast! Pleasant stay!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
It was a nice hotel not the worst not the best but I was satisfied with my stay.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Family Vacation stop"
Hotel really run down! Staff not real out going or helpful.The room carpet really worn and dirty. The ceiling taping coming off the wall.The only good part was the lady cooking the breakfast was great! The place would be good if they cleaned it up and trained the staff in customer service skills.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"It wasn't what I expected"
Having a kitchenette is great, except there were NO utensils!! Nothing.. What's the point when there are NO dishes or silverware? You are not even allowed to take your breakfast up to the room! Doesn't make sense. There was a tear in the couch cushion, and the bathroom mirror was cracked. The microwave was sticky, like it hadn't been wiped down (ever). […] I wasn't able to cancel my reservation without paying for the room for the week, so I was stuck. I was extremely disappointed. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"I would not stay again"
The mattresses were 0ld and in bad shape and make it difficult to have a good night sleep. The rooms were very small and old and the food was terrible. They said they provide Wifi, but they didn't. I couldn't use my computer while in the hotel and had to look for a Starbucks to do it.Very poor service in general.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Not what I expected"
Not what I expected, not what is shows on pictures,Genuine Expedia guest review
"Served my needs"
The location was close to the airport and within walking distance of a mall. Ok for a short stay, but not for a long stay especially without transportation. Amenities very clean except the couch. I wouldn't sit on it. Kitchen cabinets looked at least 30-40 years old and did not match the much newer updated suite. The door needs to be updated too. The […] worst for me was every noise from the traffic on the road side of the hotel due to the old windows. A traffic light was right outside my window, so all the starts and stops were so noisy that at night I had to put the fan on high just to block it. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Winchester Mansion close enough to walk!"
I was thoroughly excited about the hotel. It had hard wood floors which is different for me, but it reminded me of a Japanese style house. Very nice appliances, kitchenette, Jacuzzi, motion sensor lights and much more. Wonderful service. The neighborhood was O.K. The only thing I did not like was the fact we had to go out to smoke. After 10 the door […] is locked so you need the clerk to let you in. Good security but inconvenient. Overall it was great though. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Loved it!"
We stayed in 3 hotels during our trip and this was our favorite! Our room was clean and comfortable. The accommodations were exactly perfect! Our room was a great size, had a HUGE tub (which was great after a long day), and the location of the hotel was easy to find and right in the middle of town. The staff was kind, helpful, and quick with check-in/check-out. […] The breakfast was great! A cook is available for eggs/sausage/etc and there are tons of other options available. Overall, it was a great experience! We will definitely be staying there again whenever we pass through the area and have already recommended it to friends who are traveling to San Jose soon. The only suggestion I have for anyone staying is don't order from the "room service". We had been driving for 11 hours and wanted something easy and delivered to us, but the hotel doesn't have it's own restaurant so they work with a local place. The food was only ok and it was really expensive. Had we bothered to look, we would have realized that tons of great places to eat were within a few blocks. I would recommend trying one of them over the hotels "room service" Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
I would not recommend this hotel. I was outdated and didn't seem very clean. the wall paper is coming of the walls and maintenance needs to take care of a lot of things around the place.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Not so bad"
I was so freaked out after I read other reviews, but my stay turned out not too bad. The room was OK and the bathroom looked clean enough. But you do get weird feeling in this hotel, maybe because it's old and smells bad. One big plus is freshly cooked omelette for breakfast!Genuine Expedia guest review
We arrived very late (12:30 a.m.) and the staff was very courteous. We were traveling with two 16 year old boys and other hotels only had the usual continental breakfast which is not enough for teenagers and I never like them. Here we enjoyed an omelet and waffles for breakfast. I don't know what dinner is like as we only stayed one night. I would stay […] here again. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
This hotel is a dump. Our carpet was damp, the ceiling was falling and the room had a strong moldy oder. Everything was tattered and dirty. They claimed to be fully booked so they couldnt change my room, yet they would not refund my money. I slept in my clothes with the lights on for fear roaches would carry me away in the dark. Beware!Genuine Expedia guest review
"Run Down Filthy Pit"
Do not stay in this expensive, loud, filthy pit. The carpeting is filthy, the bathrooms are foul smelling and crumbling, the furniture is a wreck.Genuine Expedia guest review
Everything was great except the foodGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Decent hotel in San Jose"
Stayed here while in San Jose. Was a little worried based on some other reviews. Shouldn't have been. Staff pleasant. Room suited our needs. A few odd things such as the bathroom light being on a timer. Once the staff showed us how to operate it, we were fine. Breakfast and dinner included each day. Only got to eat one breakfast due to our plans but […] eggs and omelettes were made to order. Heard dinner was good but we weren't there during those hours. One night was spaghetti and another night was taco bar. Convenient location to airport, Winchester mystery house, and California Great America. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Just ok"
Ok for a quick night. 2nd floor smelled like a nursing home food qtrs! Had our toilet overflow and when we called the front desk girl was surprised. Rook 40 minutes for someone to come up and just wiped up with towels. No mopping or cleaning up..ewww! Blond girl at desk when we checked in didn't offer really any suggestions of what to do in the area. […] She could have kindly pointed to the attraction maps by the elevator in which we found on our own. Dinner... Fish and fries that were disgusting! Breakfast.. Well they were either feeding the local construction crew or had a convention with them. At 6:30 when I went down I had to make my way thru their coolers like an obstacle course! By the time my family came down at 8:00 all the eggs with ham were gone! Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"scary hotel"
We reserved this hotel because it was our last option. Once we arrived we saw it didn't look to bad from The outside. Once we got in we felt this bad vibe throughout the whole hotel. I'm not trying to say staff was horrible but we ended up leaving and staying in a nearby city. We pages twice but I would rather pay for another hotel than get my car broken […] into or be uncomfortable throughout the night. I would recommend stating in a nearby city because the rates are cheaper and you can get a good hotel. Overall we stayed in this hotel for about 20 min before deciding to leave. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"It Was ok"
It was alright for what it was needed for. The customer service was alright.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Wifi didn't workGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"No Frills Comfort"
A clean comfortable room. Perfect for business travel. Hotel staff was friendly and very helpful.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
The hotel was nice and in a pleasant area. One of the draws for us was an included dinner and breakfast. The breakfast was pretty good. The dinner, not great. There are, however several restaurants within easy walking distance. I loved the jacuzzi, although there was no stopper for it. I had to use a washcloth to keep the water in. The staff were friendly […] and helpful. If you want to shop, there is a mall just down the road. Not much else to do in the immediate vicinity. Enjoyed the stay. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Good hotel that has a jacuzzi that fits two people"
Had a great time. The restrooms were very clean and the place smells great. One thing I liked about it was that it came with a microwave and a fridge to put stuff like drinks. Parking spaces are limited but it was located underground. Checkin process was easy and no hassle since I booked through online. House keeping was awesome as well and they did […] a great job with the room everyday. This place serves breakfast and dinner only on weekdays and food wasn't bad at all... Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Close to shopping and shoreline"
Room could have been cleaner a lot of black hair on floor from previous customers yucky...Hotel could use a good cleaning i.e. carpet cleaning some overall maintenanceGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Would not stay again."
The room had a very strong smell when we arrived. A/C was not turned on even as the temperatures reached 90 degrees that day.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Spend a little more, if you can; stay elsewhere."
This hotel was booked for me for a business trip. I suppose it was ok for the price, but having said that; pay a little more, get a better room.I would not recommed staying here. It is in DESPERATE need of updating, the carpets had way too many stains to feel confortable stepping on, and it's too close to a busy the street where it made for a noisy […] night. My stay included free breakfast and dinner "buffets"; although the breakfasts were decent (choice of omelettes or scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, hashbrowns), the dinner offered was hardly a dinner buffet. They offered hamburger (no cheese) and fries.....oh, and chips and salsa. I had their dinner the first night; didn't go back the second night. My room had a jetted hot tub, but what appeared to be lack of cleanliness throughout the rest of the room left me no desire to even want to try the hot tub. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Nice hotel for price, area not so great."
Not in a great neighbor hood but felt safe. Good hotel for the price. It included dinner & breakfast that was surprisingly very good. The hotel is in the middle of being remodeled but they were not working while we were there. They have put in a lot of nice upgrades. Ours even had a kitchenette.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Good for short or extended business trip"
Nice size room, comfortable with working A/C and ceiling fan. Fridge and microwave were nice and would make this hotel useful for a longer business trip. Room also had a stove, however it looked old and not in the best condition (I didn't use it on my quick stay). Free dinner was also a nice bonus...fairly unimpressive, but definitely worth checking […] out (i.e. better than fast food). Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"hotel needs updating"
not the best hotel, but it was clean. Room definitely needed updating, although it did have a nice flat screen TV and a large Jacuzzi tub. Breakfast and dinner was ok, not that great. Stayed at the hotel for a concert at HP Pavillion.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
""Horrible Hotel""
The traffic noise was probably the least of the worst from this hotel. The bed felt grimy. The room smelled horribly. I felt uncomfortable, especially having my daughter with me with the scent of marijuana smell as soon as I walked out of my room.One of my worst hotel experiences. Defintely not recommended and please dont go by the nice pictures in […] the advertisement.AVOID THIS PLACE!!!!!! One more thing you have 20 minutes to cancel the hotel if you dont like it and READ. It feels like a Motel no Hotel. This is definately not a 3 star hotel NOT EVEN 1. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Good price and kindness Hotel staff"
Good price with good hotel staff, but it's old hotel.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Very nice and comfortable"
Awesome WE WERE ABLE TO CHECK IN EARLY AND HAD A NICE AND QUITE ENVIRONMENT. OVERALL STAY WAS VERY VERY NICEGenuine Expedia guest review
"Not a great deal - don't be fooled."
When I went to check out the staff were not there and did not appear for several minutes. The elevator did not open when arrival on the first floor, so we had to go back up and then walk back down the stairs. The window of the room was open when we arrived and the light controls for the bathroom fell off when you tried to use them. The room was pretty […] kept up, but did give an uneasy feeling while being there. The beds are very uncomfortable and the TV had a lot of static. No clear service. The price was way too high for this room and in this area. The complimentary breakfast was the best thing about the place. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Great staff!"
The staff was very pleasant couldnt of asked for more from them. The complimentary breakfast was not so good. I didnt know that there was no pool when I booked the room, if there was a pool I never saw it. The vending machine on our floor only had drinks no snacks but the first floor had some.Genuine Expedia guest review
Rooms were really bad, handles missing off the drawers, and no deadbolt ib the door, not staying there anymore.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"passing through on route to destination"
nice clean rooms, other than traffic noise from street it was a good place to stayGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Never Again!!"
One of my worst hotel experiences. After booking through hotels.com we arrive around 11pm and the hotel doesn't even have our information so we wait til near midnight to get everything straightened out(girl at front desk was very nice though). So after nearly an hour of waiting we get to our room and walk in and there are no blankets on the bed. So […] we think it is a mistake and maybe they just forgot so I go back down and tell her that we don't have a blanket she laughs and says that the new owners did away with blankets. ARE YOU SERIOUS?!? You only get like 3 sheets put together as bedding... Who in their right mind would buy a hotel and "do away with" blankets?? I dont see how this poace has 3 out of 5 stars that mist be a glitch! BEWARE!! Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Extremely dated hotel in a bad neighborhood."
The room smelled like it was a smoking room that had been sprayed multiple times with Fabreeze to disguise the old odor! Old-style Crank-open windows that weren't working very well to let in fresh air!! I asked for another room, only to find that one even worse - and dirty! Those were the only two rooms available, so I stayed. But i didn't even want […] to use the bathtub because it looked old and dirty. I will let my friends know NOT to stay here! Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
Its not a five star hotel however it is the best bang for your buck in the area. I was very impressed with the amount it cost and what we received. The location is perfect right off the freeway and a couple lights away from Santana Row and Valley Fair.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
very adequete place to stayGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Good hotel, but not a three-star one."
This hotel is full of potentials. Unfortunately, that will require a good maintenance. I didn't see that so far. The room that I have stayed was good but, it was not in a good shape. Particularly, it isn't insulated. It was very noisy due to the activities from its surroundings. Also the wireless connection was not good. Making up for its short-comings, […] the hotel staffs were very friendly and helpful. Overall, I hope the owner is doing well. It is very bad to lose a hotel with full of potentials like this. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
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James & Joy
Jillian Smock Dress
Debuted for fall 2010 by Joy Han, the designer behind Voom, James & Joy offers simple, girly silhouettes with subtle details. The fabrics are soft and the price points are easy on the wallet!
- 95% viscose 5% spandex
- Shoulder seam to hem measures approx 33" in length
- Unlined
- Waist tie
- Ruffled trim bell sleeves
- Dry clean only
- Styled with Jeffrey Campbell Foxy Platform in Black Suede.
- Styled with Low Luv Erin Wasson Triple Metal Crystal Ring in Silver.
- Styled with Unearthen Rainbow Bronze Double Ring.
- Modeled in size S. See fit guide for model's dimensions.
- Revolve Style No. JESX-WD81
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HAI Convertable Ceramic Flat Iron - 1 1/4"
AllisonLos Angeles, CAHairDark BrownCurly HairColor Treated HairThick or Coarse HairOkay, Not Great And Dangerous Design FlawI had a Chi for 10 years and felt it was time to replace it. It still worked but took longer to heat up and took more passes through the hair to get desired results. My stylist recommended this iron. With discounts, I ended up paying $60.00; so, I thought it was a pretty good deal. Boy was I wrong! My 10-year-old Chi still heats up faster and yields better results (even though it doesn't get to 400 like this one supposedly does). The Hai leaves my hair a bit frizzy.
In addition, the way the cord on the Hai is weighted is very dangerous. The only outlet in my bathroom is on my left, and I am right-handed. The iron has a swivel cord with a wide part where it meets the iron. Every time I put the iron down -- even a foot from the counter's edge -- the weight of the cord would cause it to move and nearly fall off the end of the counter. It would have a couple of times if I hadn't caught it! Yeah, that's what I like -- playing Russian Roulette by trying to catch a 400-degree piece of metal falling off of my bathroom counter before it hits my foot!
A friend of mine was in town this weekend, and I tried her 2-year-old Sedu Revolution. THAT iron is amazing! I just packed up my Hai to return to Folica tomorrow. I will then purchase the Sedu Revolution -- a lot more expensive than the discounted Hai but DEFINITELY worth the price.posted Nov 27, 2013Link to this post -
ShayyHairDark BrownNormal HairOily HairColor Treated HairWorth My Money!IT LEAVES MY HAIR SO SOFT, IM IN LOVE WITH THIS STRAIGHTNER.
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MichelleOrange County, CAHairDark BrownDry HairColor Treated HairThick or Coarse HairRelaxed HairI Am Done Re-replacing This Iron..I used this same HAI flat iron for the past 10 years, and while it worked great on my thick, coarse, wavy Asian hair.. each one died after 12-18 months. Every time, there was electrical issues and the red light would be blinking and shutting off on it own, and I would have to position the cord a certain way to keep it on. Frustrating and expensive! I was always nervous to try a different flat iron, as this one truly works great but I am finally done shelling out $85+ every 12-18 months. I switched over to the Babyliss Pro Nano Titanium flat iron after reading other reviews and so far it is even better than the HAI. Something that is $85+ should last a lot longer than 12-18 months. Bye Bye HAI.posted Nov 14, 2013Link to this post
Janelle R.Anaheim, CAHairLight BrownFine or Thin HairLove This Flat Iron!I originally purchased this flat iron 8 years ago and used it daily. A couple weeks ago it shorted out and I wanted to get the same exact one since I loved the original one and it lasted so long. I looked on amazon and other sites and found it on the folica site and the price was more than half off. It was delivered in less than a week from the day I purchased it. I hope this one lasts as long as my original one did!posted Oct 28, 2013Link to this post
BrendaPhoenix AZHairDark BrownNormal HairI Love My Hai!so I recieved this flat iron as a gift for my 15th birthday. That was 5 years ago in 2008 and my hai still works like new. I haven't taken the best care of it like I should have, I have dropped it atleast 20 times on my tile floor, I clean it once a year but that's because I don't use anything but heat protectant on my hair before using it and I don't have a cover for it when I travel or put it away. I have naturally straight thick hair hair that comes down to my lower back but since I have layers, the ends move in weird not attractive ways after I shower and my hair is just naturaly frizzy and gets all over my face if I don't straighten it so for the past five years I have been using this iron DAILY at 380 degrees. sometimes 2 times a day if I decide to bring my hair back down from a ponytail. It works like it did the first time I used it ndd I don't see it breaking or shorting in the next 5 years. I Don't wrap the cord around the iron like other people do. I put the end of the cord( outlet end) to the end of the flat iron where the ceramic plates are at and start to very very very loosely wrap the cord along the length of the iron and when I bring it back out and unwrap the cord it is straight and does not look creased in any area of the cord which is probably why this iron has lasted me such a long time. I hope this helps. Great iron!posted Sep 13, 2013Link to this post
Mary AnnCaliforniaHairDark BrownCurly HairColor Treated HairThick or Coarse HairThrilled!I love my new flat iron! It's easy to use and gets the job done quick. My hair shines and feels great! I would recommend this product and this company to anyone. The service was the best and I would/will shop Folica again.posted Sep 10, 2013Link to this post
Ashley W.Los AngelesHairDark BrownCurly HairThick or Coarse HairBest Flat Iron Ever!i have been using this flat iron for over 8 years and i refuse to use any other one! i have very frizzy curly hair and this flat iron straightens it so nice and soft and will stay that way until i wash it! i just love it and i recommend it to anybody looking for a flat iron to use!posted Sep 9, 2013Link to this post
KristinaHairDark BrownColor Treated HairRelaxed HairBest Flat Iron Hands Down!I have bi-racial hair and this is the best flat iron - hands down! My HAI broke on a Saturday morning before I was headed out to a business appointment. So I went to the local beauty supply and purchased a CHI since they didn't carry the HAI. I used the CHI for about 4 weeks, until I noticed how dry and dull my hair was looking. I kept getting my ends clipped because they looked so dry! I finally broke down and bought another HAI.....and all I can say is that my hair is so shiny and silky.posted Sep 3, 2013Link to this post
ChristenSan FranciscoHairLight BrownColor Treated HairThick or Coarse HairA Bit Of A Mixed Review...older Version Much Better Than New OnesI bought this flat iron around 2006/2007 and had it up until about 2011 when it blew up after I attempted to plug it into a UK outlet (fyi this is not the flat iron you want to travel outside of North America with!!)
The first model I got was fantastic! My hair always seemed more moisturised after straightening it, though sometimes it did not last long in the SF fog. In saying that, nothing less than a Brazilian Blowout and/or Japanese Thermal Reconditioning could help my hair in that fog.
Point is, I tried the same model that was made some time after the first one I purchased, and it just felt cheap. I guess they just don't make 'em the way they used to :\posted May 30, 2013Link to this post -
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a winner and a little bit of texas.
well howdy ya'll.
i can officially say "howdy" and "y'all" in the same sentence now cause i just spent the weekend in texas...looking for a home.
and we found one!
before i go any further though, the winner of the sponsor giveaway day is:
e-mail me girl and i'll get you hooked up with your loot!
so, like i said...mr. anderson and i spent the weekend in texas. since our anniversary was last week, we decided to make it an anniversary/find a house trip.
totally fun, right?
we also had a super cute tag-a-long.
we were able to find the perfect home for us...for reals.
once everything becomes more official i will share more and show some pictures.
i am counting down the days till we move now.
texas, here we come!
so, we had a fun and quick trip.
minus a very rude airport lady, the trip was a good one.
{seriously, i almost punched this airline worker in the face---but then restrained cause i wanted to get home---it deserves a post in itself}
we accomplished what we needed to accomplish and we are one step closer to making the big move halfway across the country.
and when i wasn't fretting over the house situation, i was busy making out with olive.
{mr. anderson was totally jealous}
oh, and it is true what they say...everything is bigger in texas.
including the couches.
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""Értékelést beküldte: Hotels.com vendég; Értékelés ideje: 2013. febr. 25
Minden rendben volt, nagyon készségesek és kedvesek voltak a szállodában, a szálloda megközelíthetősége kiváló.
"Close to the famous places"Értékelést beküldte: Hotels.com vendég; Értékelés ideje: 2013. febr. 18
We enjoyed a lot to stay in Roma Dreaming. The hotel was very nice, the room was wonderful. It was clean and comfortable. The workers in the reception were very friendly. We wanna go back!
"Közel a fő látványosságokhoz"Értékelést beküldte: Hotels.com vendég; Értékelés ideje: 2012. nov. 24
Very good!!!!
"kozel a fo latvanyosagokhoz"Értékelést beküldte: Hotels.com vendég; Értékelés ideje: 2012. nov. 23
meg voltunk elegedve a szoba tisztasagaval,a reggelivevel,a kilatassal es az araikkal.kifogasolni valonk a furdoszoba allapotaval
"Kb 15 perc utazás a városközpontba."Értékelést beküldte: Hotels.com vendég; Értékelés ideje: 2012. nov. 19
A szálloda nagyon rendben volt. Kedves kúlturált recepciosok. A szoba nagyon tiszta és mindennap új törölközöt adnak. Az ágyat mindennap megcsináltam, de ők az előírás szerint újra bevetették. Ez tetszett. A fürdő is szép tiszta, bár a zuhanykabin nagyon kicsi. Én 165 cm és 60 kg vagyok, de elég nehezen lehet benne mozogni. A bide és a wc nagyon közel lett egymáshoz rakva így a bide nem használható, mert nem fér hozzá az ember. A reggeli finom és bőséges. Rengeteg édes péksütemény van. 2-3 féle felvágott kávé, tea, tej víz. Amit hiányoltam, hogy se zöldséget például papardicsomot, paprikát nem tesznek ki. A másiko dolog amit a reggelinél hiányoltam az a gyümölcs. 6 nap 5 éjszakát voltunk Rómába de egyszer sem volt a reggelinél gyümölcs.A szállástól kb 3 perc sétára van a buszmegálló ahonna a 32 busszal el lehet jutni a Vatikánhoz. Egy kicsit többet sétálva a Francia uton a híd alatt színtén van buszmegálló itt már legalább 8 féle járat áll meg. Mi 224 használtuk. Ezzel mentünk be a központba. Metrót is érint szóval át lehet róla szállni. Figyelni kell a megállókat, mert nem mindenhol áll meg a busz, csak akkor ha leintik, illetve ha valaki le akar szállni. Jó volt csak ajánlani tudom. Rómát mindenkinek látni kell!!!
A plusz személyekért külön díjat számíthatnak fel, amelynek mértéke a szálloda szabályzatától függően eltérő lehet.
Az esetlegesen felmerülő költségek miatt bejelentkezéskor fényképes személyazonosító okmány és hitelkártya vagy készpénzes kaució szükséges.
A különleges kérések bejelentkezéskor, a rendelkezésre állás függvényében teljesíthetők. Felhívjuk figyelmét, hogy ezen kérések teljesítése nem garantált, és esetenként felár fizetését vonhatja maga után.
Ez a szálloda nem kínál akadálymentesített környezetet. Amennyiben akadálymentesített szobát szeretne foglalni, kérjük, válasszon egy másik szállodát.
Amennyiben arról eltérő rendelkezés nem olvasható, a szobaár nem tartalmazza az alábbi díjakat. Abban az esetben, ha ezek a szálloda által felszámolt díjak a szobaáron felül fizetendők, úgy kifizetésük be-, vagy kijelentkezéskor esedékes. Az összeg nagysága eltérő lehet, függően a tartózkodás hosszától, vagy a foglalt szoba típusától. A szálláshely a követekező díjakat számítja fel:
A szálláshely által megadott összes díjtétel fel van tüntetve. A díjak összegei azonban az itt feltüntetett értékektől eltérhetnek, többek között a szállodai tartózkodás időtartama vagy a lefoglalt szoba alapján.
A következő díjakat és kauciókat a szálláshely a szobaszerviz során, illetve érkezéskor vagy távozáskor számítja fel.
A fenti lista nem terjed ki minden részletre. A díjak és kauciók nem minden esetben tartalmazzák az adót, ezenkívül az összegük változhat.
Rooms are located in a separate nearby building than the front desk. Guests are asked to contact the property in case of a late arrival or for more information. Guests can contact the property using the number provided on the booking confirmation.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 999.99, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
A plusz személyekért külön díjat számíthatnak fel, amelynek mértéke a szálloda szabályzatától függően eltérő lehet.
Az esetlegesen felmerülő költségek miatt bejelentkezéskor fényképes személyazonosító okmány és hitelkártya vagy készpénzes kaució szükséges.
A különleges kérések bejelentkezéskor, a rendelkezésre állás függvényében teljesíthetők. Felhívjuk figyelmét, hogy ezen kérések teljesítése nem garantált, és esetenként felár fizetését vonhatja maga után.
The heart of Ancient Rome, all roads led to the Forum. Visitors flock here to walk the streets where Julius Caesar once trod when this was the centre of commercial, political and judicial life. Nearby, the Colosseum, described by Lord Byron as 'the gladiators' bloody circus', is the world's most famous amphitheatre and the most impressive of all Rome's buildings and ruins.
Az összes szálloda megtekintése itt: Róma"The best experience you can imagine of in Rome!"
It is truly a magnificent hotel and superb location! Nice and professional stuff, great attitude and helpful people. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Definitely will recommend to everyone and will be back again.Valódi Expedia visszajelzések
"Close to sites"
Fantastic, comfortable, excellent restaurant. Recommend starter menu.Valódi Expedia visszajelzések
"Greta location, nice accomodation"
This apartment is in a great location. Staff were fantastic. Only 2 complaints. The foldout sofa was incredibly uncomfortable for our kids (we ended up putting the mattress on the floor), and the bathrooms are tiny. I think this would be perfect for 3 or 4 guests, but was a little impractical for 5.Valódi Expedia visszajelzések
"Good location but expensive for what it offers"
We stayed in the Marco Aurelius Annex - which is about 0.5 miles away from the main hotel - I hadn't appreciated this at the time of booking but it isn't my definition of an annex. It isn't a problem but you should be aware if you want the hotel experience. We were also asked to walk from the hotel to the annex in the high temperature of the day - now […] maybe you think that is a minor issue but given that this is an expensive place to stay, it again just lacked that touch of thoughtfulness that would make a big difference. Given that this is billed as a luxury apartment, it was disappointing that the main room (with sofa bed) has a big internal A/C unit, which is noisy and not wonderfully efficient AND the actual bedroom HAS NO A/C - instead the staff member who took us to the annex explained that we should plug a freestanding fan in and 'blow the cold air into the bedroom!'. Frankly, quite astonishing given the July heat of Rome. We did complain about the inadequacy of this but the front desk never got back to us - again inconsistent with the intended luxury experience. The rooms are also lit by spotlights - one in each corner of each room - giving the impression of being at a sporting event rather than a relaxing hotel suite. And in the process generating lots of heat! There were two uplighter lamps but only one of these worked.The bedside lights, while being very fashionable, cast next to no light and were certainly impossible to read by when the spotlights were off. További részletekValódi Expedia visszajelzések
"Very recommended, great service but very expensive"
I loved staying at this hotel. They gave us an upgrade for our anniversary and gave us an amazing suite. The only con that I would say is that their restaurant AROMA is completely overrated. So so expensive, ridiculously expensive and tiny portions. Good but for the price it'd be amazing. Just ok. The view unbeliabable though to the Colliseum. The hotel […] highly recommended just don't waste money at the restaurant. További részletekHotels.com visszajelzések
"A+ hotel & staff. Best location in Rome!"
Wonderful hotel and location. Staff were very helpful in every way. Hotel restaurant was first class and the food was awesome. Overall this hotel and their staff helped make our family vacation a pleasant one.Valódi Expedia visszajelzések
"Awesome Apartment"
When I booked this reservation I thought I was booking a large hotel room for a family of 4. What a pleasant surprise when I was told that we had our very own apartment! It was not at the hotel site but very close by. The staff was only a phone call away and arranged taxis and any other service we needed. The apartment came with a washer which was nice. […] We had planned to send our laundry out, but since we had our own washer there was no need too. I would definitely stay here again!! További részletekHotels.com visszajelzések
"Great location and great service"
I traveled with my husband and two boys, ages 14 and 16. We stayed at Loft, an apartment about 6 blocks away from the hotel. It was great space. It was somewhat inconvenient to have only one bathroom but was expected. It also had small kitchen with all the kitchen appliances and a small washer/dryer, one that I saw in Tokyo. I didn't use it but I thought […] it would be great for a family. The bedroom didn't have a air conditioner so we had to leave the door open for the bedroom to cool. Concierge made all the reservations for restaurants and tickets(without wait) we requested. There was a gelati shop a half of a block from the loft. I loved their watermelon ice and ice cream, I mean Gelatti. We took Taxi to everywhere and Hotel called the taxis for us and they were always on time. We had dinner at the hotel restaurant and it was on the expensive side but the food was great and amazing view of the Coloseum. We also had breakfast. It was good too. További részletekValódi Expedia visszajelzések
"Amazing city, hotel and staff!!"
Could not fault the staff and their service. They went above and beyond for us and we only stayed for 2 nights. ( wish we could have stayed longer) all staff were very attentive, friendly and polite and we would like to thank them all again for helping us!! They even managed to return a lost phone to us!!!! The rooms were beautiful and our view from […] our room was stunning!!! We were on our honeymoon and couldn't have wished for a better start. Would recommend to anyone!! Mr and Mrs Jones xxx További részletekValódi Expedia visszajelzések
"good time"
we had a great time in Rome, the room was great for our needs.Hotels.com visszajelzések
"Great hotel ....but don't stay in apartments!!!!"
We booked the apartment which is part of the hotel but not in the hotel.....this was well below the 5 star standard. I would say more like 3 star...v disappointing indeed. We complained and were moved to the hotel where the standard was as expected. I would say for the price one should really get breakfast included and a coffee machine in the room. […] We would be inclined to go to an alternative hotel next time as the cost was high just for a room. Staff very good and helpful especially Erica. További részletekValódi Expedia visszajelzések
"Great location with very friendly staff"
People were great; restaurant on roof was overly pretentious without merit. Tried to push expensive items (wine) rather than listen to clients. Less pomp and following elaborate rituals and more focus on clients. Took forever to get wine opened and poured for example.Hotels.com visszajelzések
"very nice place, would go back."
Great stay and placeHotels.com visszajelzések
"expensive hotel for the standard it has"
the hotel staff were courtious but we felt it was not good value for money.Valódi Expedia visszajelzések
"Everything you could want."
My wife and I stayed for three nights and found the hotel amazing. The staff were all wonderful, helpfull, and friendly. The room facing the colossium had the most spectacular view which gets even better when you go up to the restaurant. This dining experience was beyond belief. The food was out of this world. Tip: Book the restaurant by email well […] in advance. You can look up the menu on the hotel website. Our trip to Rome was made that much more special by the Palazzo Manfredi and it's staff. Thank you. További részletekHotels.com visszajelzések
"Special and unique hotel"
The start upon arrival was not pleasant ! But the front desk manager fixed the situation promptly and provided a five star service . The hotel location is amazing and se cond to known! Having breakfast at the resturant located on the roof overlooking the collossium is a unique and one of a kind experienceValódi Expedia visszajelzések
"dead central perfect for the sights of Rome"
great location, lovely staff, very comfortable and nothing is too much trouble- slight pity breakfast is not included.Valódi Expedia visszajelzések
"A slice of Italy"
We booked the loft but got moved to a self-contained flat just around the corner. It was great and we could really experience living like Italians rather than living in a hotel. Staff were extremely helpful. Flat was spacious and there was loads of cupboard space. It had a microwave, fridge, coffee maker, cups, plates cutlery etc and free wi-fi. Bathroom […] was brand new and very clean. További részletekValódi Expedia visszajelzések
"Horrible place to stay!"
The "apartment suite" as they called it was a joke. We couldn't just sit outside as they had no benches or anything. I was supposed to have 2 rooms one with a king bed and one with a double. Instead we had 1 room with a double bed in it and a pull out couch for the kids right when you walk into the room. Also this hotel does not like to restock the […] necessities such as toilet paper! We had to go out and buy our own. The room did have a stove which we thought due to the expensiveness of restaurants in Rome would be good however the room had no pots or pans to cook with so the stove top was never used. It was not at all a good place to say,it says that it overlooks the coloseum but only the hotel does, we couldn't even see it at the place we stayed in. Won't go back there again. További részletekValódi Expedia visszajelzések
Great , would go there again.Hotels.com visszajelzések
"Best hotel in Rome by far!"
Fantastic service, such friendly staff. Amazing location!!!Valódi Expedia visszajelzések
"Great Hotel but pricey in restaurant!!"
Lovely hotel - clean and good standard. Even though its location is superb being right opposite the collosseum, it is in quite a quiet area which for us was great but may not suit everyone. The only disappointment about this hotel, which is why i havent given it full marks, is the cost of items in the restaurant. We went to the restaurant on the first […] day, only to find that our bill came to 16 euros - we had only ordered a tea and a coffee. Not only that, but the waitress didnt speak any english and gave us the most expensive coffee on the menu and then didnt understand when i tried explaining that she had given me the wrong one! We went across the road to find a little cafe and had full breakfast for 12 euros. További részletekValódi Expedia visszajelzések
"Experience Italy in style."
After a rough start (there was a fire in our original accomdations), we got upgraded to a suite. The staff was great and were extremely helpful.Valódi Expedia visszajelzések
BEAUTIFUL VIEW, SERVICE EXCELLENT BUT A/C WAS VERY DISAPPONTING.Valódi Expedia visszajelzések
"In the center of it all yet still first class"
Greatest hotel of our Germany/Italy trip. Was fearful of Rome's reputation but the service was as I would expect for a 5 Star hotel. Definitely made our stay in Rome. Every touch point by staff was top shelf and sincere. It was so refreshing. Couldn't be better located for experiencing all Rome had to offer. We walked everywhere. Down to earth staff […] who enjoyed the job they did and meeting the people they encountered. További részletekHotels.com visszajelzések
"Outstanding hotel and staff"
I stayed with my family and we had a wonderful time. The staff is outstanding, the hotel is simply beautiful and the location is so convienient to everything. We would definitely stay again.Valódi Expedia visszajelzések
"Palazzo Manfreddi close down and get ready!"
I checked in after a long and pleasant drive from Northern Tuscany. The lobby was small and uninviting and so were the help. The gentleman at the desk was unfriendly and grouchy. I love Italy and have always found the people warm and hospitable, not at this hotel. I asked for two keys as two people were registered and the front desk person looked at […] me as though I were asking for a ride to Mars! Then they both disappeared (the front desk person and the bell man) to a back office and came back and told me they only had one key. At this point I was too tired and it was not even worth arguing with anyone. We got back into the car and drove to the room and had to call to have the bellman come and help us, even though I was told that there would be a person there to help. There was no one checking in so I had no idea what his problem was. The room was clean but had no full length mirror and the floors were badly scratched. I will never stay there again and cannot recommend it. További részletekValódi Expedia visszajelzések
"Best small hotel in Rome"
Excellent all round hotel staff location restaurant ambianceValódi Expedia visszajelzések
"5 Star touches missing"
Good location if you don't want to be right in the midst of the hustle and bustle. For a 5 star hotel disappointing to find eg one small bottle of complimentary water and tiny nibbles on first day but these were not replaced throughout our stayValódi Expedia visszajelzések
"Loved the Palazzo Manfredi"
We had 2 adults and 2 kids. We were given 2 adjoining rooms. The hotel is excellent. We loved the location, and the hotel staff. The staff helped us get soccer tickets, schedule a Segway tour , and get Vatican tickets. They were all extra accommodating. The hotel is very nice and very close to some restaurants. You can walk to many sites, and transportation […] is a block away. További részletekValódi Expedia visszajelzések
"Icing on the cake."
Very convenient location. Rooms were very attractive. Most helpful staff. The room was a pleasure to return to after a long days of sightseeing.Valódi Expedia visszajelzések
"The large terrace on the roof was the best part..."
Cute little boutique hotel. Most of the nearby cafes/restaurant were too touristy for my tastes (although should've expected that, being so extremely close to the Colosseum). Interior of the room was really Italian, unique, and well-decorated. The front desk/concierge was either slow with responding to our requests, or extremely misinformed or with […] little knowledge regarding our questions about shopping/eating out in town. They tried to guide us but ended up giving us wrong information every single time. További részletekHotels.com visszajelzések
"City Break"
Superb location, eat breakfast overlooking coliseum. Metro close by. Meals a little pricey but excellent alternatives are plentiful.Valódi Expedia visszajelzések
"Wonderful Hotel & Staff"
The staff at this hotel are wonderful. They are all so friendly and helpful with whatever you might need. The view of the Coliseum from our window was incredible but there is some road noise if you choose to have your window open. The food is very good, pricey yes, but worth it for the convenience of having it in your room or at their restaurant. We […] ate there a lot but we enjoy room service after walking around all day. It's nice to eat alone sometimes. It's also very relaxing to sit and have some wine in the room next to the restaurant which overlooks a really nice park. If you walk about a block down from the hotel opposite the coliseum on the left side of the road there is a fantastic little bakery shop. The connoli's and crossants and just delicious. Try the croissants with marmalade, they are so good. We loved this hotel and it's staff. We can't wait to return to Rome! További részletekValódi Expedia visszajelzések
"You should really consider this hotel."
This hotel was fantastic. The staff were very warm and friendly and really made you feel welcomed. The restaurant is expensive, this is a 5 star hotel though. We did not eat in the evenings, but did have lunch when we arrived which we really enjoyed especially when you can look over to the Coliseum. We decided to pay 30 euros for a buffet breakfast […] on two of the mornings of the 3 nights that we stayed,this so worth it, the service is exceptional. I would say that this hotel is more suitable for couples and for business as this a boutique hotel and not really for families. További részletekValódi Expedia visszajelzések
"A stunning Hotel with a priceless view."
This hotel is wonderful. The staff are so friendly and couldn't do enough for you. The views from our room over the Colosseum were incredible. The food in the Arroma restuarant was beautiful. I'd reccomend the 7 course taster menu with complementing wines. Worth the money. Over all an amazing hotel and will definitely be returning soon on our next […] trip to Roma. További részletekValódi Expedia visszajelzések
We had great expectations of this hotel after reading reviews and seeing some photos online. Palazzo Manfredi exceed those high expectations. The room was beautiful and immaculately maintained. My partner wanted to take the fabulous shower room home with us. Its position, right opposite the Colosseum, within easy walking distance access of the city […] centre and the Centro Storico, could not be better. It snowed heavily, and unusually, while we there were and so we used the splendid restaurant on the roof more than we might have otherwise but this was an easy decision as the food was of amazing quality. The service was also of the highest standard, the wine waiter in particular being helpful and discerning. And then there's that fabulous view of the Colosseum, in the sunshine as you eat breakfast or illuminated in the darkness as you dine in the evening. Being a geeky couple, we were also relieved to discover that wifi was complimentary and effective throughout. Had we not taken our laptops, they would have supplied an iPad for our use. I loved this place! További részletekValódi Expedia visszajelzések
"Snowy weekend"
We were very happy with our stay there. We originally had a room looking onto the street but had hoped to gert a view of the Colliseum. We were tjhere for three nights and having moved into the street facing room asked to change. It was not possible for our first night but they very decently moved us in for the next two. Everyone was most helpful and […] accomodating in every way with offers of clean towels nearly twice a night, and nothing was too difficult. We had a wonderful stay and are happy to reccomend the hotel. További részletekValódi Expedia visszajelzések
GREAT LOCATION. WOULD RECOMMEND TO FRIENDS AND ALL. HOW CAN YOU NOT ENJOY, WORTH BOOKING A MEAL IN THE AROMA REST, UPSTAIRS. ROMANTIC SETTING OVERLOOKING THE COLLOSIUM. PRICY BUT 7 COURSE A LA CARTE MENU WITH FAB FOOD. HOW CAN YOU NOT RATE THIS AS A TOP MEAL AND LOCATION.Valódi Expedia visszajelzések
"Great place to stay in Rome"
Fantastic apartment, fantastic location. We stayed in the annexe apartment with our two young boys which gave them freedom to move around while we were relaxing and close to the main sites, so there wasn't a lot of walking between sites.Valódi Expedia visszajelzések
"Pleasant for a price"
Boutique, tastefully designed hotel. Rooms on a main, busy road, so a bit noisy. Excellent stuff, well trained, polite and helpful. It didn't receive an all out superb because of their overpriced dinner at an average quality in Aroma restaurant (lovely view) and 8Euros for a coffee, or tea.Valódi Expedia visszajelzések
"Excellent hotel!!!!!l"
Thank you for making our trip even more wonderful. Great hotel and lovely staff.Valódi Expedia visszajelzések
"A beautiful hotel in a beautiful city"
Staff were very helpful, making reservations and recommendations. Helping with tickets to sites and calling taxis whenever possible.Valódi Expedia visszajelzések
"Rome Trip"
The hotel staff was great, anything I asked for they jumped at the opportunity to help and or assist. The language barrier was not a issue since they seem to have at least one staff member that spoke multiple languages and went above and beyond to accomodate.Valódi Expedia visszajelzések
"Rome is wonderfull.. hotel not so!"
We stayed at the Via dei Serpenti location which is suitable for families with children. Whilst the location itself is extremely central it's housed in the rather frayed residential building which (as could be expected) does not have an elevator and logging suitcases at four flights is quite an excercise (one might say much needed in light of all the […] excellent restaurants in the area..) All in all, we had a pleasant stay but the description on the property was somewhat "exagerated" althought Rome - being "the eternal city" - amply compensated for all the relatively minor shortcomings of the hotel... További részletekValódi Expedia visszajelzések
"Palazo Manfredi: an A+ hotel with remarkable staff"
The Palazzo Manfredi is a superb hotel, perfect for families traveling with children. We stayed with our two kids , ages 6 and 8, and needed a room large enough to accomodate 4 people. The hotel maintains a suite (really a full-sized apartment) around the corner from the main hotel approximately 3-5 minutes walking distance. The room was fantastic: […] large, spacious and equipped with a washing machine/dryer, full kitchen, pots and pans, refrigerator and freezer and full cutlery and plates, bowls, etc. It was practically like being at home. The flat was large and well kept, with only some minor detractions (for example, the handle of the washing machine was broken, rendering it inoperative). But to complain about this would be silly, as we were not expecting anything close to the level of amenities that were actually provided. The hotel is also very well located, just a few blocks from a metro stop, literally right across the street from the Colosseum and a short walk from the Roman forum and Capitoline Hill. As nice as the room and hotel location are, what was best for us about this hotel were the remarkable staff. The concierge and receptionist were amazing: kind, helpful and extremely attentive. They helped arrange tours, booked restaurant reservations, and even spent the better part of a day trying to arrange a trip for us to Pompeii, including hiring a tour guide, finding transportation to and from the site and providing various alternatives at a range of prices. További részletekValódi Expedia visszajelzések
"Will definitely go back"
Very friendly staff , and very clean room , highly recommended..location near historic colosseo and other roman archeological sites. 15 minutes walk from other major attractions and shopping streets. easy access by bus too. the room is very clean although not located in the same hotel due to the large number of people in the same room (4) but the flat […] where we were located is very clean and comfortable. staff is very friendly and did their best to help us in many situations. További részletekValódi Expedia visszajelzések
"Great hotel. Excellent location. Excellent service"
Apart from being located right beside the colosseum,what makes this a great hotel is the service. They really go the extra mile. However, with no tea and coffee in the room and a 10 euro room service charge, it cost us 26 euros to have two coffees in our room. Maybe a little excesive.Valódi Expedia visszajelzések
"Hotel Palazzo Manfredi in Rome"
My husband and I spent one night in Rome after a Mediterranean cruise and chose Palazzo Manfredi due to the location. The hotel was quaint and elegant. The staff bent over backwards to make the stay exceptional. The hotel is located literally across the street from the Colosseum. We chose a slightly more expensive room to have a view of the Colosseum […] from our room. It was magnificent. The hotel is a bit pricey but worth it for the short stay. There is a lovely restaurant on the roof with spectacular views and a lovely menu but again, expensive. We chose instead to take a cab to the shopping district, where we walked to view sites and chose an outdoor cafe/restaurant near the Trevi fountain for dinner. I would definitely recommend this hotel if one is looking for a lovely experience. További részletekHotels.com visszajelzések
"Great Hotel..."
Was extremely satisfied with this hotel... location was very convenient, within walking distance to Colosseum and Campodoglio as well as hop on/off tour bus to major attractions if you didn't want to walk... Staff was wonderful, very helpful and accomodating... spoke excellent English. Upon arrival, we were offered free drink on the roof-top terrace […] with magnificent view overlooking the Colosseum and free plate of goodies were delivered to our room. Room was very spacious for European standards and very clean... A/C worked perfectly, water pressure very good... Thought we had signed up for free Continental breakfast, but apparently not... dining on rooftop was a bit expensive. Would definitely stay again. További részletekValódi Expedia visszajelzések
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Luggage is on sale everywhere this month! Online websites that offer outlet prices like Gilt and Ruelala have been selling designer luggage for half off, just in time to get some new baggage to look stylish over a Spring Break vacation!
What to Buy (and Avoid Buying) in March
Spring is almost here, which means that in just a few months time, we can look forward to the shelves being stocked with Halloween merchandise! Anyway, as the consumer life-cycle continues to spin ever more aggressively, we can use it to take advantage of some great deals. And of course, also use that knowledge to stay away from products and services that are either overpriced right now, or will soon drop in price significantly. Here's the list for March 2013. (See also: Shopping Calendar: The Best Time to Buy Anything)
First, What to Buy…
March is in like a lion and out like a lamb, which means you can find great deals on things for both winter and spring.
1. Chocolates Galore
Valentine's Day is over, but the stores still have stock on the shelves. And my oh my, do they want to get rid of it fast! You'll see 90% savings on perfectly good boxes of chocolates and other candies, simply because they're in Valentine's Day packaging. Who cares?!
2. Frozen Foods
If you have space in your freezer, now is the time to use it up. Or grab yourself a cheap freezer off Craigslist and stock that one up! Believe it or not, March is National Frozen Foods month. Seriously. That means you'll see a ton of great coupons in the circulars and discounts in stores.
3. Smartphones
The time is now. You are going to see some crazy deals on smartphones this month, as the latest models are about to flood the market. When the Samsung Galaxy IV is announced on March 14th, you should see the Galaxy III go for free with mail-in rebates. Recently, Google's hot Nexus 4, a phone that was sold out for months, has been offered for free (after rebates) by T-Mobile. So if you're looking to upgrade, start scouting. By the end of the month the deals should be flowing like wine at a wedding reception.
4. Big Screen TVs
Tired of that tiny 42" screen that you paid $1,500 for five years ago and is now worth one fifth of that? Well, this is the time to upgrade and go big in every sense of the word. It's possible to walk away from a store with a 60" LCD HDTV for less than $900 now. Even $500 can grab you a hefty 50" model. If you have plans for a home theater, this is a great month to buy, especially with your tax refund coming soon.
5. Luggage
If past performance is any indication of how things will go this year, March is the time when luggage/baggage deals kick into high gear. From retail stores like Sears and Walmart, to online retailers like eBags and Amazon, you should find yourself a happy camper.
6. Winter Apparel
Just like last month, there are deals to be had on those big winter jackets, snow boots, hats, and all sorts of other stuff designed to keep the icy weather at bay. These deals won't last too much longer, the shelves and aisles need to be cleared for the swimsuits and Easter candies.
7. St. Patrick's Day Merchandise
March 17th is St. Patrick's Day. And you know what happens on the evening of the 17th? The stores start slashing prices like crazy. In the past, Target has quickly and massively discounted the green gear, and I picked up great Guinness glasses at just a few bucks each. Remember, until the 17th you won't see many deals, but after then you can scoop up the bargains and stock up for next year.
8. Seeds for the Garden
You certainly won't be planting them yet, but it's a great time to stock up on the fruits, flowers, and vegetables that you'd like to propagate your garden with this spring. They also make nice gifts to put into Easter cards.
What to Avoid…
Don't believe the hype — while you might think there are good deals available on the following items, you're best waiting.
1. The PS3
A lot of sites are telling people to run out and buy a PS3 in March, but the evidence shows that the deals will be coming in slowly, and they will not be bargains. Remember, the PS4 will most likely not be out until Christmas 2013, and there isn't even a price set for it yet. The biggest bargains on the PS3 will obviously be around the release date of the PS4, but you could also see massive savings on Black Friday. Less than $150, maybe even $99! We'll keep you posted.
2. Kindle Apps
You will find the occasional deal (excluding the free apps of course), but the biggest deals are on the horizon. In May, Amazon will launch the "Amazon Coins" program in an effort to spark a flood of sales on Kindle apps. Wait for that to come around, and you'll be rolling in cheap apps.
3. Sexy Lingerie
Or dainty lingerie. Or any kind of lingerie really. Unlike chocolates, the lingerie deals do not continue into March. And since most lingerie shops follow the lead of the biggest and most infamous (Victoria's Secret), you should hold off until June for their semi-annual sale.
4. Spring Apparel
As many of us dig out from the snow, we may think that spring is far away. And as such, the stores will not be selling many shorts, tees, and spring dresses. Time for them to mark them down, right? No way. Spring gear is still priced at or close to the recommended retail price. Wait a month or two, and those prices will come down.
5. Gym Memberships
I can speak from personal experience when I say the gyms are still packed with the New Year's resolutions crowd. But by April, many of them will give up the ghost (sadly) and that's when gyms will pull out the deals.
I like #4 on the "Things Not to buy list". I typically buy all my clothes off season. Since I'm not a fashion maven, and the brunt of my purchases are office clothes it really doesnt make that much of a difference when I buy them since a dress shirt pretty looks much the same year after year. Kohls has been my heavy hitter, the off season stuff can be had for 80% of "sticker", when you couple that with a 30% off coupon (if you use a store card) you can get some pretty good deals!
Cool list. I agree with a lot of if but, I don't know if a new TV is neccesary, we all have LCD's the technology that is introduced with them seems gimmicky to me. Lol!


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St. John's University's Vincentian Center for Church and Society along with the Peter J. Tobin College of Business presents the second of three workshops offered this semester to help Catholic school principals strengthen their managerial and marketing skills on April 30, 2013.
Sponsored by The School of Education's Institute for Catholic Schools, the program was launched in 2010 for principals who want to update their skills as well as those who are new to their posts. The most recent workshop considered topics such as accountability, Catholic identity, human resources, legal issues, marketing, strategic planning, mission and values.
Recent Catholic school closings have persuaded many principals to strengthen their skills at marketing and development, said Margaret John Kelly, D.C., Ph.D., Executive Director of the Vincentian Center. "We want to assist them in getting up-to-speed as quickly as possible," said Sr. Margaret John.
Several St. John's faculty members have volunteered their time to make the workshops a success. This semester, instructors include Joan Ball, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Marketing; Larry Boone, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Marketing; Cynthia R. Phillips, Ed.D., Assistant Professor of Accounting and Taxation; and Mary Ann Dantuono, J.D., Associate Director of the Vincentian Center. Rino Grzinic'77SVC, Assistant Director of Development, leads sessions on fundraising and development.
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Wed, Apr 28, 2010 | 11:52 BST
Mike Griffith quits Activision
Activision's confirmed that CEO and president Mike Griffith has resigned, effective from April 23.
Tue, Mar 30, 2010 | 22:02 BST
Report – Activision restructures senior management, forms new units
Activision has quietly restructured its senior management and divided itself into four units without informing investors or the public, according to an LA Times report.
CEO Mike Griffith has also been promoted to vice chairman, which will have him serving as advisor to Bobby Kotick.
Thu, Feb 11, 2010 | 08:22 GMT
True Crime to benefit from GTA stayaway this year
True Crime's reboot is looking "especially strong," Activision Blizzard CEO Mike Griffith said in the company's full-year earnings call last night, and will be rewarded by a lack of competition in the genre later this year.
Thu, Feb 11, 2010 | 07:22 GMT
New Hawk Ride game will "unlock the full potential of the board"
Despite Robomodo's initial Tony Hawk Ride title getting roundly savage by critics towards the end of 2009, company CEO Mike Griffith believes the next game in the series, due later this year, will succeed in achieving the concept's vision.
Wed, Feb 03, 2010 | 10:14 GMT
Activision appoints new Guitar Hero CEO
Activision's announced David Haddad will become the new CEO of the Guitar Hero franchise.
Thu, Nov 12, 2009 | 12:48 GMT
MW2: Acti calls "biggest entertainment launch in history," $310 million day one in US and UK
Activision has claimed that Modern Warfare 2 has achieved the "biggest entertainment launch in history," with UK and US day one sales totaling $310 million.
"According to internal Activision estimates," the game sold approximately 4.7 million units in the US and UK in 24 hours of launching.
Mike Griffith, Acti head: "The shattering of these entertainment records is a testament to the compelling, cinematic and uniquely engaging experience that the Call of Duty brand delivers. Modern Warfare 2 has taken interactive experience to unprecedented heights setting a new standard for entertainment."
PR after the break.
Thu, Aug 06, 2009 | 14:34 BST
Activision: Blur slated for store shelves in November
Activision announced during yesterday's Q2 financial reveal that Blur will land in stores come November.
"In November we'll release our new racing game Blur from Bizarre Creations," said Mike Griffith. "Blur had a strong showing at E3 as well, including the nomination for best racing game.
"We're excited to be entering this genre and we think the game itself sets us apart from the competition and will establish a new franchise for the company."
Also revealed yesterday, were some of the preorder bonuses through retailers for the game which you can look over here.
These same retail stores have BLur down for a November 3 release.
Thu, Aug 06, 2009 | 07:48 BST
ActiBlizz Q2 financials: New Bond game in the works
Activision's Mike Griffith has just announced that a new Bond game will release in 2010.
No release date or details were announced.
In the same breath, he stated that new Tony Hawk and Spider-Man games were also expected in the next calendar year.
This is in line with the company's commitment to proven franchises, said the boss.
Thu, Jun 25, 2009 | 21:34 BST
Activision: DJ Hero is "more mainstream" than Guitar Hero
According to Activision CEO Mike Griffith, the company expects DJ Hero to appeal to a broader base of gamers than Guitar Hero due not only to the different music styles offered, but because the content has wider mainstream appeal.
"It's certainly hitting a more mainstream and expanded audience from Guitar Hero," he told GI.biz. "I think it will build on what Guitar Hero has been able to do. If you look at what our Guitar Hero franchise has achieved, we now have 15 million households that are active Guitar Hero users and we continue to satisfy them with more experiences and the chance to indulge in more music and gameplay.
"But outside of those 15 million household's, there's another 300 million that haven't for one reason or another bought Guitar Hero yet. One of those reasons is we're not reaching new genres and new music audiences in a way that DJ Hero allows us to accomplish.
"DJ Hero is going to be expansive to the franchise and be particularly exciting for Europe where that genre of music is arguably more important than it is elsewhere."
The game is expected to ship October 27 for PS2, PS3, Wii and Xbox 360.
Wed, Jun 24, 2009 | 08:07 BST
Acti boss – Ride lets you skate like Hawk without "breaking your head open"
Why add a peripheral to the Tony Hawk franchise? So you can be Tony Hawk, Activision CEO Mike Griffith's told MCV. Without all the blood unpleasantness, obviously.
"It's the same analogy as Guitar Hero, where you can feel like you are a rock legend, even if you can't play a single note; now with Ride you can skate the way a skating legend like Tony Hawk skates, but you won't break your head open," said the exec.
"It's proving to be lots of fun, and the peripheral board, with its sensors, is very responsive. It's a thrill."
There's an interview through there. Ride's out later this year.
Mon, Jun 01, 2009 | 10:18 BST
Activision at E3: Guitar Hero has sold for more than a $1 billion
Activision CEO Mike Griffith has revealed that Guitar Hero has sold for more than $1 billion in the company's pre-E3 conference yesterday.
He goes on to say the install base is now over 15 million and the company is looking to increase those numbers.
Guitar Hero 5 will have more than 20 top 10 hits, apparently and the company is excited about the launch of Guitar Hero: Metallica in Europe.
Thanks, Gamespot.
Mon, Jun 01, 2009 | 09:50 BST
Blur will be like Mario Kart, only not limited to one platform, says Griffith
Activision boss Mike Griffith told assembled journos and analysts in its pre-E3 presentation yesterday that racing game Blur should attract both the hardcore racing fans, and the mainstream Mario Kart crowd. The difference however, is that Blur won't be limited to one system.
"The concept of Blur falls in between the hardcore tuner sims and just-for-fun arcade racers," says the Gamespot transcription of the event. "Mario Kart in particular shows the potential for a well-crafted mainstream racing game."
"But where Mario Kart was limited to one system, Blur will be multiplatform," said Griffith.
He goes on to say that Activision wants to do for racing games what Call of Duty did to shooters.
Mon, Jun 01, 2009 | 09:40 BST
Call of Duty franchise has totalled over 35 million products sold, says Griffith
Activision boss Mike Griffith revealed in Activision's pre-E3 press conference yesterday that "Call of Duty products have totalled sales over 35 million."
He also revealed, via Gamespot, that World at War has sold 11 million units in just six months, and Modern Warfare has sold at full price for six straight quarters.
Griffith also announced that Modern Warfare 2 pre-sales are already breaking records and the November 10 launch should rank as one of the biggest entertainment releases ever.
So, Call of Duty doing well, then?
Mon, Jun 01, 2009 | 09:32 BST
New James Bond, Tony Hawk, Spider-Man and Transformers in 2010, says Activision
Activision company president and CEO Mike Griffith has revealed that we'll see new James Bond, Tony Hawk, Spider-Man, and Transformers titles in 2010.
There'll be a Shrek 4 game too, thank God.
The news comes via Gamespot, who listened in on Activision's pre-E3 presser yesterday.
Fri, May 08, 2009 | 07:10 BST
Acti Blizz – We own 55% of all music games in US and Europe
Activision boss Mike Griffith said in the Acti Blizz Q1 earnings call last night that Guitar Hero is now responsible for more than half of all rhythm action sales in the US and Europe.
"This quarter, we further extended our advantage for the Guitar Hero franchise," he said. "We ended the quarter with a 55% share of all rhythm and music based games in North America and Europe, up 10 full points from the prior year, as we took share from Rock Band in both North America and Europe."
Griffith wasn't done with the Rock Band-bashing.
"In Europe, where expansion of the franchise remains a strategic priority, quarterly sell-through was up over 80 percent year over year, with Guitar Hero outselling Rock Band by 10:1," he added.
"Our competitive position should further improve next month when we launch Guitar Hero Metallica in Europe."
You go, girl. Get the rest of the news from the call here.
Fri, May 08, 2009 | 07:02 BST
New Hawk to give "thrill of skateboarding like never before", E3 reveal planned
Activision CEO Mike Griffith said in Acti Blizz's Q1 earnings call yesterday that the new Tony Hawk game is to add a completely new dimension to the series. That'll be a plastic skateboard, then.
"We are also planning to release our reinvention of Tony Hawk [later this year], with a very innovative and interactive game that lets consumers experience the thrill of skateboarding like never before," said the boss.
"Our goal from the start was to reinvent this franchise back to its roots where we engaged a broad, mass market consumer, and we feel good about what this game can do. We will also unveil specifics at E3."
Roll on June. You can never have enough bits of plastic in your living room.
Wed, Mar 04, 2009 | 08:57 GMT
Activision on the scout for acquisitions, says Griffith
Activision CEO Mike Griffith has told Bloomberg that the firm is in buying mode.
"The combination of Activision holding a fair amount of cash and presumably prices being depressed, not only for publicly traded companies, but also likely for new intellectual property licensing rights, should certainly create opportunities," he said.
Griffith didn't mention specific targets, adding "we won't rush to judgment just because we have cash. We will be very disciplined."
Buy EA for a laugh, Mike. More through there.
Thu, Feb 12, 2009 | 13:31 GMT
New Hawk to release at year-end
Forgot this last night. Acti Blizz confirmed a new Tony Hawk game for the fourth quarter of this year in its Q4 earnings call yesterday, saying it's to shake the franchise up with a new gameplay mechanic.
"We said we would reinvent this franchise from the ground up and we have developed a very innovative and interactive approach for Tony," said president Mike Griffith.
"This should allow us to broaden the appeal of skateboarding beyond the core to mass market audiences and take advantage of this cycle's dynamics. More details later for competitive reasons."
Do you reckon it'll come with a plastic skateboard? Get the rest of the news from the call here.
Thu, Feb 12, 2009 | 07:49 GMT
Acti Blizz – Wii to sell 16 million next year, 360 and PS3 8 million each
Activision president Mike Griffith last night said the firm expects big increased in console sales next year, with large sales rises for both under-the-TV and handheld hardware.
"For calendar year 2009, we expect the installed base of hardware in North America and Europe will be up 8 million units for the PS3 and up 8 million units for the Xbox 360," he said.
"We expect the Wii to add more than 16 million units."
DS and PSP will show huge growth, said the exec.
"We expect handhelds will grow in excess of 21 million units."
The company last night reported revenues of $5 billion for 2008, up 26 percent on the previous year.