Rome hotels, close to Piazza della Spagna

Hotel Valadier, Rome

Rome (Roma) is known as the Eternal City, and it's a fact that no length of time spent here will ever be enough. With arguably more art, history and culture than any other city in the world, visitors are often understandably reluctant to leave. Archaeological must-sees include the breathtaking Colosseum and Pantheon, while Michelangelo's ceiling in the Sistine Chapel is a rather more recent creation. But it is important not to spend all your time in Rome simply ticking off the sights. To really experience the enchanting culture of this city, it's essential to spend evenings in the town squares where locals and tourists alike gather in the evenings to set the world to rights over a glass of Castelli Romana wine.

Hotel Valadier is an elegant four-star hotel in between two such lively squares - the Piazza di Spagna and the Piazza del Popolo. The del Popolo square was laid out by Pope Paul III in 1538 as an entrance to the city, and is a charming pedestrian area with its own obelisk, fountain and a handful of fashionable cafes. This city centre Rome hotel features 60 sumptuously-decorated rooms, each with a pristine marble bathroom, air-conditioning, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone and minibar. The hotel's onsite restaurant, Il Valentino, serves an impressive range of local and traditional cuisine, while just down the road, the hotel's renowned wine bar, Il Brillo Parlante, stocks over 500 different types of wine. This hotel in Rome also has its own piano bar, so there is no need for guests to venture out into the hectic city centre at night if they would rather not. Business guests are well provided for at the Valadier, with audiovisual equipment, faxing, photocopying and more available upon request.

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Double room from €129

 

Score from 62 reviews: 7/10