Where to Stay in Rome
Rome boasts a wide range of accommodation, from intimate bed and breakfasts to top class international hotels. Before you begin your search for accommodation in Rome, try to decide which part you would prefer to stay in. Three popular choices are the historic district, the commercial district, and the outskirts of Rome.
Hotels in the historic district
Many of the buildings in the historic area of Rome date back to medieval times and it is often seen as the most romantic part of the city; ideal for a newly engaged couple. If you’re looking for beautiful squares and fountains, surrounded by quaint cafes and shops, the historic area, based around the Piazza Navona is the place to stay.
For a top class bed and breakfast in this part of Rome try the Hotel Artorius, housed in a beautiful historic building, but with modern facilities. For a more luxurious option try the ivy covered Hotel Raphael, adjacent to the Piazza Navona, and a firm favourite with Italy’s elite. The rooms are decorated in Florentine style and there is a superb roof top restaurant.
Hotels in the commercial district
If you’d like to be close to the main attractions such as the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain, and you plan to do a little shopping during your stay in Rome, the commercial area may be the best place to look for accommodation.
The Hotel Palace is a great choice located on the Via Veneto, and only a short from the Spanish Steps. The elegant building was designed in the 1920s by the well known architect Marcello Piacentini, and the hotel offers discreet but warm hospitality. For more luxurious accommodation, check out the Grand Hotel, now known as the St. Regis Grand Hotel, which is on the Conde Nast Travellers Gold List.
Hotels on the outskirts of Rome
If you want the best of both worlds, why not book accommodation in the lush green countryside that surrounds Rome, and then take a drive or the train to see the sights? For a welcoming bed and breakfast around twenty kilometers north of Rome, try Flavor of Italy, a peaceful haven from the bustle of the city.
For a luxurious five star hotel, close enough to see the main attractions, but set in its own lush grounds outside the city, try the tranquil Rome Cavalieri. Part of the Waldorf Astoria Collection, the Cavalieri is a calm retreat with a luxurious spa and a superb art collection, just minutes from the center of Rome.