Roma – The News Desk

No Money And Dysfunctional, But Europe’s Most Balanced League Is Back

19Aug

By adminNo Comments

Money

No Money And Dysfunctional, But Europe’s Most Balanced League Is Back

MANDATORY CREDIT - "ALBERTO LINGRIA / POOL" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS——) Players of Napoli, hold up the trophy of the Scudetto as winner of the championship at the end of the Italian Serie A football match between Napoli and Sampdoria at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium in Naples, Italy, on June 04, 2023. (Photo by Alberto Lingria / Pool/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)Anadolu Agency via Getty Images And just like that, Europe’s most dysfunctional-yet-balanced league is back. Mere months after Napoli claimed a first Scudetto since the days of Diego Armando Maradona, the reigning Italian champions now have to try and retain their crown, an experience missing since 1990/91. There are big questions over whether Napoli can retain their...

Photos: J.K. Place Roma

1/11Developed by acclaimed designer Michele Bönan, the lobby was made to feel like a living room, with comfortable sofas and armchairs, potted plants and art.2/11Marble statues we saw in public spaces throughout our tour give the hotel, which once served as an architecture school, a refined air.3/11We began our tour by exploring the hotel's dining options. The cozy wood-paneled bar just off the lobby serves coffee and tea, as well as stronger drinks. Snacks are available all day.4/11The hotel’s restaurant, JKCafe, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.5/11We were impressed by the design of JKCafe, which features bold colors, plush velvet banquettes and Sputnik-style chandeliers.6/11A lounge filled with Assouline books provides another space where guests can relax and enjoy tea or coffee.7/11...

Photos: Hassler Roma

1/16Hotel Hassler has a stately and imposing facade on the prestigious Via Sistina. The location atop the Spanish Steps puts guests conveniently close to the city's major monuments and fashion district.2/16After entering the lobby, we saw the concierge desk immediately to the left.3/16A reproduction of the bronze Capitoline Wolf greets guests in the lobby. The statue represents the mythical she-wolf that suckled the twins Romulus and Remus, who went on to found the city of Rome.4/16The cozy Salone Eva is just off the lobby. While libations weren't being served during our summer visit, it's open for light meals and drinks in the winter.5/16The intimate (five stools) Hassler Bar is open from October through April and serves classic cocktails.6/16The Michelin-starred Imàgo restaurant sits on...