After more than 30 years (yes, you read that correctly) I was able to return to see the fabulous city of Rome through a different lens. Of course, staying at the fantastic St. Regis and the fabulous Hotel de la Ville made the stay even more special.
In addition to those stays, my friend Shelley and I had a wonderful tour of the Holy Deer property on the Piazza Navona, the Hotel de Russie and a boutique hotel called Margutta 19 near the Piazza de Popolo and the Sofitel Villa Borghese.
Let’s stick with hotels for a minute. The St. Regis Rome, a historic palazzo built in 1894, has undergone a transformation that brings it lovingly and beautifully up to date without sacrificing any of the grandeur and history of the building. The rooms are stunning and the main restaurant and lounge area timeless and elegant. Whatever you do – don’t skip your breakfast here!
After two nights at the St. Regis we moved to one of the three Rocco Forte addresses in Rome. Ours, the Hotel de la Ville, boasts one of the most beautiful terraces for a cocktail in all of Rome (and a killer Negroni). Situated next door to the iconic Hassler Hotel at the top of the Spanish Steps, the location can’t be beaten and the dinner we had was arguably one of our best in Rome. The experience was topped off by superb service, a lovely room, and the following tour of the sister property, the Hotel de Russie, whose light and airy feel along with the MOST GORGEOUS COURTYARD ever made it a place I’m dying to return to.
After two nights at the St. Regis we moved to one of the three Rocco Forte addresses in Rome. Ours, the Hotel de la Ville, boasts one of the most beautiful terraces for a cocktail in all of Rome (and a killer Negroni). Situated next door to the iconic Hassler Hotel at the top of the Spanish Steps, the location can’t be beaten and the dinner we had was arguably one of our best in Rome. The experience was topped off by superb service, a lovely room, and the following tour of the sister property, the Hotel de Russie, whose light and airy feel along with the MOST GORGEOUS COURTYARD ever made it a place I’m dying to return to.
The Villa Borghese has a stunning view toward Vatican City from their rooftop restaurant. A smaller property in number of rooms and in a quieter neighborhood, it is chic and modern without losing it’s comfortable feel.
