The vis a vis is the Annex of the Hotel Duchi d'Aosta. You check in/out, have breakfast and can use the facilities (lounges, free internet computer terminal) in the main hotel. The Annex is just across the street - in windy November Trieste that may mean coat and hat to go to breakfast. In the Annex there is an art... More

Trieste's most famous hotel: Duchi d'Aosta have just purchased a property across the street and converted the ground floor into an art gallery and the floor above into fabulously well-appointed hotel rooms. Interestingly the prices are lower than the main hotel but the rooms are much, much nicer. I took a 'standard' room and was really impressed by the level... More

Vis a Vis is the new part of the glamorous old Hotel Duchi in the absolute center of Trieste. It is uber chic in the new section, although the hotel staff seem to be miles away. If you want anything (including breakfast) cross the road to the main hotel. Our room faced the sea, and was beautifully appointed..a little small,... More

First time to this part of Italy. Trieste was like I feel Vienna might be like. Never been to Vienna. We had excellent service from checking in to the most amazing breakfast,with champagne and checking out. Well above average for service at this hotel. Our room was so gorgeous, very comfortable bed and with shutters opening up overlooking the street... More

We visited Trieste because of a concert that was taking place there on July 22 (Franco Battiato - great concert by the way!). Had only read about Trieste, but had never been there. Beautiful place, long coastline, grand buildings, great food. Our choice to stay at the Vis-a-Vis was very rewarding. Right in the heart of the city (bang on... More