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Best hotels in Rome
  • This magnificent contemporary hotel boasts elegant design created from the tasteful restoration of a sumptuous late XIX-century palace. The Boscolo Exedra Roma, part of the Autograph Collection, offers a panoramic view of Piazza della Repubblica from some of its 238 rooms. The two restaurants reflect the Dolce Vita lifestyle and serve Italian cuisine. One of its most stunning features is the superb swimming pool on the hotel terrace, where the Benessere bar serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Part of the hotel has a plate-glass floor showing illuminated views over the excavations of ancient Roman walls.
  • A charming hideaway in the centre of Rome, Palazzo Manfredi is a 17th century palace with spectacular views of the Colosseum, The Imperial Forum and the Domus Aurea. Built over the ruins of the Ludus Magnus, the main gymnasium used by Roman gladiators, the hotel is tastefully adorned with art ranging from 16th century antique paintings to contemporary pieces. With only 14 rooms and two suites, it offers an intimate experience, crowned only by a meal at the hotel's Aroma restaurant. Check out that view!
  • Set on the banks of the River Tiber, Gran Meliá Rome is at the heart of the city's cultural attractions and features art-themed bedrooms following masterpieces by The Grand Masters, whose originals are exhibited at the gallery in Villa Borghese. It is housed in the historical Villa Agrippina, which once belonged to the Roman empress, mother of the Emperor Nero, and the rich history blends seamlessly with elegant interiors which balance traditional luxury with sophisticated Avant Garde flair. The hotel boasts extensive landscaped gardens, impressive pools and a YHI Wellness centre, as well as the RedLevel floor, offering suites with panoramic views, terrace and private whirlpools.
  • The unusual and delightful Hotel Modigliani is hidden down a side street just a five-minute walk from the Spanish Steps and Via Veneto. Marble floors and white walls are a dramatic setting for black-and-white photos and a bread oven from the 1700s serves as the dining room. The bedrooms are fresh and elegant, some with balconies and wonderful views. The hotel is unusually quiet for its city centre location and there is a patio scented with jasmine.
  • Overlooking the panorama that has inspired visitors for centuries, the Rome Cavalieri has the tranquillity of an oasis. Enclosed in fifteen acres of lush Mediterranean parklands, this luxury hotel is a calm retreat in the heart of the Eternal City, an elegant refuge where time slows and hearts quicken. The hotel's art collection outshines many museums, the Grand Spa is the envy of prestige health resorts and the standards of luxury set it apart from other hotels in the city.
  • What was once Rome's School of Architecture has been completely transformed into a beautiful boutique hotel where classrooms are now elegant bedrooms with Rosewood four-poster beds and Massimo Listri photography. The central location of JK Place Roma makes it ideal as it is just a few minutes' walk to some of the city's best shops and sights, while the hotel's restaurant serves up hearty Italian food cooked the traditional way. With its winning location and lavish interiors, a room here rounds off the perfect luxury city break.
  • This glamorous hotel offers unique hospitality, with just 14 suites and studios. Located in the centre of the Roman high fashion district, around the corner from Piazza di Spagna, Portrait Roma's suites each have a kitchenette equipped with a fridge, microwave oven, coffee machine, dishwasher and mini bar. Designed to make life more 'dolce,' the hotel’s Lifestyle Team asks guests to fill in a preferences form before they visit, to find out your favourite type of pillow and bed sheets - and even what you would like in the minibar.
  • One of the finest properties in Rome, located in the heart of the city on Via Veneto, Regina Hotel Baglioni was beautifully designed with a fusion of traditional Italian style with an art deco twist. All of the rooms and suites are decorated in a gorgeous art deco style, with antique furniture, fabulous silk tapestries and marble floors. Book the Roman Penthouse Suite for 360-degree views over Rome. It comes with a private outdoor terrace with 360° panoramic views overlooking the Eternal City, a dedicated concierge, private chef, barman and driver.
  • Originally a convent, Residenza di Ripetta is a 17th century baroque treasure, converted to become the ultimate Italian retreat. With its enviable high ceilings and clean traditional elegance, the grandiose neoclassical architecture of the hotel and the surrounding Piazza del Popolo is a haven for art and history lovers alike.  Enter its expansive, verdant inner courtyard, adorned with paintings, statues and original frescoes, and dine in the popular Café di Ripetta American Bar & Restaurant, with its natural hues, fine antique furniture and deep armchairs.
  • Located in the heart of historic Rome on the exclusive Via Veneto, Jumeirah Grand Hotel Via Veneto offers spacious rooms and suites, featuring grand marble bathrooms. The hotel has two fine dining restaurants, a rooftop solarium, a state-of-the-art Aqva City Spa and a legendary art collection including works by Picasso, Dali and Guttuso. Dine in Magnolia, characterised by its evocative gallery, arched dining rooms, paintings by famous Italian artists, crystal chandeliers and pretty open air courtyard. The spectacular interior design provides a glamorous setting.

  • Sitting in Rome's historic heart is this romantic 17th century townhouse. Mario de' Fiori 37 boasts large canopied beds and marbled bathrooms, while ​original beamed ceilings present an elegant feel. It is a short walk away from the city's most in-demand sights yet still remaining a hidden gem with a quiet laid-back atmosphere. There is no restaurant or bar (but this means the hotel concentrates solely on its stylish interior and rooms) and breakfast is brought straight to your room each morning. Yes, that means breakfast in bed every day! For gourmands, there plenty of foodie options close by and staying here allows you to do Rome on a budget.

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