Home away from home: The MDHS Incantato Concert Tours hotel in Padua, Italy

The 4-star NH Mantegna hotel in Padua, Italy, won the "Certificate of Excellence in 2013" award by tripdavisor and is located close to the historic city center of Padua. Giotto’s fresco cycle in the nearby Scrovegni Chapel is just a few steps away from the hotel.

All guest rooms provide contemporary furniture and premium amenities—from a workstation and wireless internet access to a minibar, safe and an LCD TV. Each of the 20 square-meter Standard Rooms has carpeted floors and comfortable furniture. The bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer, cosmetic mirror, and a roomy shower/bathtub.

Situated on the 12th floor of the hotel, the Parnaso Restaurant's offers a spectacular views of the city below. Parnaso's cuisine is equal parts tradition and innovation—with classic local dishes reinvented with contemporary techniques and international accents.

Your home away from home in Klagenfurt, Austria

The 4,5-star Seepark Hotel in Klagenfurt, Austria is in the middle of the Lend Lagoon right across from the Alpen-Adria University of Klagenfurt. The famous Wörthersee lake is just a five minute walk from the hotel and the city center is only 10 minutes away.  It won the "Certificate of Excellence 2013" from tripadvisor and is number 1 out of 29 hotels in Klagenfurt.

The rooms offer an open layout, bathroom with separate toilet, a safe inluding a power outlet to charge devices, minibar, flatscreen TV, bathrobe, hairdryer and amenity kit. The deluxe rooms and the master suite further offer a Nespresso coffee maker, an electric water kettle and a hi-fi stereo.

The onsite Laguna Restaurant is deeply rooted in the Alps-Adriatic region and offers weekly changing specials. The Seepark Hotel also offers a 900 sqm spa area - the Seepark Spa.

Your hotel in Salzburg, Austria

The Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre Hotel, a "Green Key" certified eco-friendly property, is just 4 km from Salzburg Airport W.A. Mozart and is neighboring the snow topped Alps. It received the "Certificate of Excellence 2013" award from tripavisor .

The 4-star hotel offers an indoor pool, fitness center, and free Wi-Fi Internet access throughout the hotel public spaces and its 257
private rooms. The onsite bistro named BarRoque fuses classic Austrian cuisine with contemporary fine dining fads and seasonal, local ingredients. Guests savor international influences as well, from Italian to Hungarian, German and Bohemian trends in gastronomy.

Guest rooms and suites are appointed with mini bar, hypoallergenic bedding and sitting area in every room and suite. The standard room offers 26 sqm of space with high quality twin beds, ironing facilities, coffee and tea making facilitates and a safe. Non smoking and smoking rooms are available.

Your first home away from home in Munich, Germany

The 4-star Achat Premium Hotel in Munich, opened in autumn 2009, is quiet situated, surrounded by old stands of trees.

The 147 air-conditioned, soundproofed business and superior guest rooms are furnished with cable TV, flat screen TV sets, designer bathrooms and underfloor heating. Rooms are naturally available for non-smokers.

The hotel also offers a "bistrorant", lobby bar and outdoor terrace, as well as spa facilities with Finnish sauna, steam bath, gym and relaxation area.  It is just a few minutes with the metro to the city centre and central station.

Home away from home for the Shadow Group: Hotel Cetus, Amalfi Coast

The Mater Dei High School Shadow Group will stay at the Hotel Cetus as they visit the stunning Amalfi Coast. The Hotel Cetus commands a striking view, perched atop a hill overlooking the bay on the Amalfi Coast. The hotel is less than one mile from the quaint fishing village of Cetara. The elegant furnishings and refined atmosphere are inspired by the local tradition of ceramic art. The Hotel Cetus houses 37 guest rooms, all with beautiful sea-front views. Each room offers air conditioning, private bathrooms, and direct telephone lines. The hotel property also boasts a private beach with American snack bar. The on-site spa has just been recently remodeled and offers a variety of services from facials to massages.

The Hotel Cetus received high reviews from recent travelers who commended the incredibly helpful staff and greatly appreciated the safety and security they felt during their stay. Additional reviews praise the gorgeous views from the clean and comfortable guest rooms.

Home away from home for the Choir & Chaperone Group: Reginna Palace Hotel, Maiori

The Mater Dei High School choir group will stay at Maiori's Reginna Palace Hotel from Friday, March 25 to Tuesday, March 29, 2011. The four star Reginna Palace Hotel is located in the heart of Maiori, along a private beach, with a beautiful view of the bay. The hotel offers comfortable guest rooms, two convenient lifts, and a restaurant. A large Mediterranean garden with tropical vegetation awaits the guests outside. Amenities featured in guestrooms include air conditioning, televisions, telephones, and wireless internet connection. Bathrooms feature shower and tub combinations, bidets and hair dryers. The hotel recently underwent extensive renovations, completed in 2008. Recent reviews of the Reginna Palace Hotel praise the cleanliness, comfort and location, and especially the kind and helpful staff.

Home away from home for the Choir Tour: H10 Roma Citta

Allow us to introduce another home away from home as we continue to share information about the Mater Dei High School 2011 Performance Tour to Italy. Incantato Tours takes great pride in selecting nice and safe hotels in good locations for our traveling choirs and are very happy to present the new H10 Roma Città Hotel for your the choir group's last few nights in Italy.

This modern 4 star hotel is located in the district of Trastevere, in a safe location away from the bustle of the city, and features all amenities travelers enjoy including comfortable beds and also a rooftop swimming pool. We obviously can not predict how the weather will be at the end of March, but do not forget to bring your bathing suits. Another great perk is free WIFI throughout the hotel - and even in high speed so you can upload all your pictures and videos. Other standard room amenities include flat-screen television, smart temperature control, safe box, and hairdryer. 

The H10 Citta Hotel received TripAdvisor's 2010 Traveler's Choice Award.
 

Home away from home for the Shadow Tour: NH Villa Carpegna, Rome

The Shadow Tour will stay at the NH Villa Carpegna, Rome, from April 1 through 3, 2011.

Located just a few kilometers from the city center, the NH Villa Carpegna offers guests a swimming pool, fitness center, and restaurant. The "Il Gelsomino" restaurant offers a variety of traditional Italian as well as international dishes. The hotel also boasts a piano bar with live music and cocktails. Standard room amenities include a desk, iron and ironing board, safe, satellite television, climate control, telephone, minibar, wireless internet access, en suite bathroom with shower/tub combination, and hairdryer.

Recent reviews compliment the hotel on their comfortable, spacious, and clean rooms, its safe location, and efficient service.

Home away from home for the Shadow Tour: La Pergola, Magliano Sabina

The Mater Dei High School Shadow Tour will stay at La Pergola in Magliano Sabina on March 30 and 31, 2011.

One of Incantato's trademarks is to take our groups slightly of the beaten path for a day or two during their performance tours for a full immersion into the country they are visting. When the Mater Dei High School Shadow Tour stops for two nights in Umbria en-route from Tuscany to Rome, they will stay at the countryside hotel "La Pergola" near the charming hilltop towns of Orvieto and Calvi dell'Umbria. Standard guest rooms come equipped with air conditioning, satellite television, telephone, iron and ironing board, and en suite bathrooms with shower/tub combination. Recent reviews complimented La Pergola on their helpful service and comfortable accommodations.

Home away from home for the Shadow Tour: Liola Hotel, Castrocielo

The Shadow Tour will spend the very first night in Italy at the Liola Hotel in Castrocielo.
The Liola Hotel, located in the Italian countryside en route to Maiori following your arrival in Rome, recently received very positive reviews. Guests complimented the clean and quiet rooms, satisfying breakfast, and very friendly staff. Standard guest rooms come equipped with free high-speed internet connection, soundproof walls, climate control, direct-dial telephone, satellite television, minibar, iron/ironing board (upon request), desk, and hairdryer.

Home away from home for the Shadow Tour: Abitart Hotel, Rome

The Mater Dei High School Shadow Tour will spend one night in Rome at the Abitart Hotel, March 29 - a special treat while the singers rehearse for their highlight performance on April 1.

The four-star superior Abitart Hotel is located in the Testaccio area of the Ostiense neighborhood within the center of Rome. The building stands just across the Tiber River from the Trastevere Quarter of Rome. The influence of the very artistic surrounding neighborhood is easily seen in the décor of the hotel.

Standard guest rooms come equipped with adjustable heating and air conditioning, direct-dial telephones, satellite television, wireless internet, mini-bar, safe, and en suite bathroom complete with complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer.

The hotel offers guests the convenience of the on-site bar and restaurant Estrobar, as well as the Abitart Café which serves a daily American breakfast and organic selections.

Nearby attractions include the MACRO Future, a branch of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome, as well as the Montemartini Plant museum housed in a former electric plant which showcases weekly events and artistic and thematic paths.

Recent guest reviews praised the Abitart Hotel for their avant garde artistic décor, the impeccably clean and spacious rooms, and the relaxed rest received due to the comfortable bedding and black-out curtains.

Home away from home for the Entourage & Visual Arts Tour: Hotel Pulitzer, Rome

The Mater Dei High School Entourage & Visual Arts Tour will stay at Rome's Hotel Pulitzer from March 31 through the remainder of the tour.
Newly opened in 2008, the Hotel Pulitzer houses 83 guest rooms on 6 floors. The hotel is located near Fiumicino Airport just outside the center of Rome, providing easy access to the city. The hotel offers breakfast daily, and the site also hosts a full service restaurant and Sky Bar. Standard guest rooms come equipped with satellite LCD television, direct dial telephone, safety deposit box, air conditioning/heating, wake up call service, desk, free wireless internet connection, en suite bathroom with shower/tub combination, slippers, hairdryer, and complimentary toiletries. Recent guest reviews compliment the hotel on the impeccable cleanliness of the rooms and bathrooms and the comfort of the beds. They also noted that the staff is very helpful and accommodating.

Home away from home: Hotel Capannelle, Rome

The Mater Dei High School Performance Tour will stay at Rome's Hotel Capannelle on March 29 and 30, 2011.

Hotel Capannelle Roma is located 5.5 miles from downtown Rome and 25 minutes from Vatican City. The Hotel offers views of the ancient “Villa dei Quintili” and the Roman Aqueduct. The hotel houses 252 rooms all equipped with wireless internet access, black out drapes, air conditioning, direct-dial telephone, satellite television, safe, desk, en suite bathroom with shower/tub combination, and hairdryer.

Recent guest reviews praised the cleanliness and comfort of the hotel.

Home away from home for the Entourage & Visual Arts Tour: Hotel Sole Splendid, Maiori

The Mater Dei High School Entourage & Visual Arts Tour will spend March 25 through 28 at Hotel Sole Splendid. 

Located along the Amalfi Sea and surrounded by citrus groves, Hotel Sole Splendid sits among Maiori’s most popular attractions. The six-floor hotel offers a restaurant and fitness room. Standard guest rooms are equipped with telephone, satellite television, heating and air conditioning, a covered balcony overlooking the sea, and an en suite bathroom with shower and hairdryer.

Recent guest enjoyed the comfortable family-owned environment of the Sole Splendid as well as its convenient location near Maiori’s local sights and shops.