The hotel is in an old villa in a quiet street in Rome's smart and leafy Parioli district. It's about a twenty minute pleasant walk through the Borghese Gardens to central Rome. Our room was spacious and quiet with an excellent modern bathroom, air conditioning and free wifi. Nice garden which you can use. Hotel management was exceptionally friendly and helpful, going out of their way to help us find a spot where we could park our car for free for the three days we were there, giving us a choice of rooms and good guidance on evening dining options. Breakfast was included - a typically Italian selection of rolls, jams, pastries, fruit juice, cereal and yoghurt. You sit at the same large table but there wasn't any expectation that you engage your fellow guests in conversation - unlike (horror) some British B&Bs...
Read moreA real find, just outside the Borghese Gardens, walkable into the centre and with a tram route that goes direct to the Vatican and conncts easily to others going to the centre. Peaceful quarter, away from the heat and noise, and an amazing variety of choice for breakfast around the large table. There are lots of fascinating art works in the public rooms. The staff were very friendly and helpful - one of the owners even came out as we left for sightseeing to apologise for not being on duty the next (our last) day, and to wish us well for our remaining stay and return. The garden was a little haven of peace, yet so close to the centre. And, because one was coming to the attractions from the opposite direction to most tourists, one avoided much of the hassle of getting...
Read moreLocated just north of Villa Borghese and a pleasant 15-20 minute walk into the main walled area of Rome through the park/gardens. This boutique hotel is beautifully presented, tastefully and thoughtfully decorated, spotlessly clean, and feels like your perfect home rather than a hotel. We spent all our time in the main city, but would have loved to just spend time lazing in the hotel's small gardens if we'd had time.||||The buffet breakfast was piled high in the centre of a big table with other guests and included fresh coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice, fruit, lots of cakes, pastries, biscuits, yoghurt, cereal, sometimes hams and cheeses, etc.||||We would definitely return on...
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