The trust anchor. Linked from every hotel page and every roundup. If a hotel review or a shortlist entry does not fit these rules, tell us.
What we do not accept
- Paid inclusion in shortlists (editor’s picks, hotel-type roundups, attraction-adjacent lists).
- Gifted stays without disclosure. If a hotel provides a stay for review purposes, we say so in the review.
- Kickbacks, off-book commissions, or private discount deals with hotels outside the standard OTA affiliate programmes.
- Sponsored ranking-post placements. Editor’s picks are our picks.
What we disclose
Affiliate labelling above every widget. Chain-link pill icon plus a short sentence, linking to the affiliate-disclosure page. We participate in the Booking.com Partner Program, the Hotels.com and Expedia affiliate programmes (via EGAP), and the GetYourGuide affiliate programme. We earn commission on bookings made through our links, at no cost to you.
How we shortlist
- Walking minutes to the Duomo (measured on foot).
- Neighbourhood character match (the right hotel in the right neighbourhood for the right traveller).
- Google Business Profile score cross-check (we look at trends, not absolute numbers).
- Price band and value for the neighbourhood.
- Star rating as a rough guide, not a verdict.
- In-person visit where possible; press-kit visit where not (labelled in the review).
Corrections policy
Factual corrections: use the contact form. We reply within two working days. If a correction is confirmed, we update the page within five working days and log the change at the bottom of the page (date and one-line summary).
Never accepted
Paid hotel inclusion, sponsored ranking-post placements, or private-deal commissions outside standard OTA affiliate programmes. If you are a hotel with a story worth telling, use the contact form, but do not offer to buy inclusion.