Hotel Suggestions for Rome, Siena, Florence and Lucca

I'm not sure what you mean by "non-americanized." And you might get more replies if you let us know what price range you have in mind. But we always stay in small hotels (inns) while traveling, and they are usually family owned and run. We've also stayed at a number of B&Bs. In Rome, we've stayed a number of times at Residenza Canali ai Coronari. It's only about a block from Piazza Navona, on a quiet side street. The staff is friendly and helpful, the rooms are clean, and the location can't be beat. In Florence, we stayed two years ago at a lovely B&B in a historic building, Casa dei Tintori. The owners were extremely helpful and kind, the rooms clean and lovely. The breakfast were great; we don't eat big breakfasts, but I think we could have here if we wanted. They spoiled our daughter each morning once they learned she likes chocolate, including chocolate cake! More recently, because the Casa was not available, we stayed at Hotel Monna Lisa. More luxurious, but also in an old building, with a beautiful outdoor garden area. However, it sounded like most of the guests were American, and they were a bit overly noisy during breakfast.

We stayed at Hotel Portamaggiore when we were in Rome. It is out of the way a bit, but within walking distance to the train station. We walked the entire city of Rome from this location. Price was right, room was very clean and good A/C, & a simple buffet breakfast everyday. I would recommend this hotel as a non-American hotel.

We stayed at Hotel Cosimo de' Medici in Florence. It's was 1/2 block away from the train station, across the street from where the regional buses sit and around the corner from McDonalds. They're online. The price was right, and the rooms were very nice. Florence is easily discovered on foot, as most tourist sights are not far apart.

Siena-Albergo Bernini--family run, clean, great location.
Lucca-Ostello san Friedano (converted convert, plain, clean, inexpensive...inside the walls of the city.) If you have other questions, send me a private meesage.

Ya, define "non-Americanized." We have spent twenty years traveling through a lot of Europe and have never seen what I would call an Americanized hotel. Doesn't make a lot of sense. And need to know your price range.
PS Got to thinking about what Americanized hotel would be. I am guessing that chains - Hiltons, Merriott, etc., - would probably be more standardized. Since these are generally five star hotels and expensive, we don't use them. If you stick to 2/3 star hotels I don't think you will find much Americanization.

Thanks to all for the suggestions. I should have been more specific as to what I meant by "non-Americanized," I've stayed in some of the major cities of Italy before (mostly with tours) and the hotels have been very contemporary in style, similar to what you would see in an American city (like a Hilton, Marriot, etc.). This time I'm going on my own, I am really looking for smaller hotels or B&Bs (in the price range of about $125-$175 per night), and the opportunity to converse and "feel at home" with the locals. Great suggestions, and thanks again.