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Hotel Villa Aricia, near Rome

Ideally located near to Rome's Ciampino airport, within the rural tranquility of the 13 towns that are dotted amongst the hills in the Castelli Romani, this three-star hotel offers quick and easy access both to the Eternal City and the beaches and picturesque towns that are to be found to the south. Surrounded by a large park and private garden, the Hotel Villa Aricia was the ancient residence of Prince Chigi and although it has been fully updated and modernised, both the interior and exterior show vestiges of its opulent past. There are 60 rooms, twin and doubles, and all come equipped with air conditioning, shower, TV, mini bar and direct-line phone.

The business facilities are very good, with a conference room that can hold up to 150 people, internet access and photocopying. There is also a great restaurant that can provide catering for large groups and also for smaller parties - whether it be buffet lunch for 100 or romantic dinner for two, the local and regional dishes will satisfy the most discerning diner. With a friendly and helpful 24-hour concierge desk offering airport transfers, laundry and dry cleaning, storage facilities, currency exchange, plus a host of other services that include car hire and restaurant reservations, this brilliantly located hotel is an ideal choice for all travellers to Rome.

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Double room from €60