In the USA you usually don't expect a Doubletree to be a stunningly gorgeous classic hotel. They kept the 1900 beauty but upgraded the hotel in a very stylish way. It is close to most of the sites you want to see in Triest. The room service was better than the outside restaurants we tried, and not overexpensive like in the USA but similarly priced compared to other restaurants. The room was spacious and well appointed. The best part of our experience were the employees. Sara (front desk), Sofia (restaurant/bar), Omar, Mohanned, and may others were extraordinarily helpful and pleasant. You can tell that the manager knows the art of making guests feel welcome and well taken care of.