By Isabel Prontes
Rome is both the capital and largest city of the Mediterranean European nation of Italy. It is also a city that is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the entire planet. With the city's historical relevance and many legendary tourist attractions (such as the Coliseum and the Spanish Steps), millions of people visit Rome every year. That is one of the reasons why it is so important to research some of the city's best hotel options before visiting.
Hotel Eden
The Hotel Eden was the classic Roman hotel haunt of celebrities including Ernest Hemingway and Ingrid Bergman. It still remains an elegant and glitzy accommodation. This glitzy hotel offers stunning views of the Rome skyline, and the guest rooms are all spacious and have attractive decor. Some of the hotel's amenities include room service, laundry service, dry cleaning, babysitters, many non-smoking guest rooms, vehicle rental center, fitness center, bar and a restaurant (called La Terrazza).
Hotel Eden
Via Ludovisi, 49
00187 Rome (Latium), Italy
Tel: 011 (+39) 06 478121
Inn at the Spanish Steps
The Inn at the Spanish Steps is unsurprisingly located right by the Spanish Steps, one of the city's premier tourist draws. This charming luxury hotel has a convenient location and is near a lot of shopping and historical attractions. This boutique hotel is full of period furnishings and decor, and comes with all the modern amenities such as air conditioning, lounge, roof garden and car service. Some of the rooms even come equipped with fireplaces and pleasant courtyard views.
Inn at the Spanish Steps
85 Via Dei Condotti
00187 Rome, Italy
Tel: 011 (+39) 06 6992-5657
Hotel Scalinata di Spagna
The Hotel Scalinata di Spagna has an amazing location at the top of the legendary Spanish Steps. This is a romantic and intimate hotel that is located in the heart of Rome's shopping and excitement. The guest rooms of the Hotel Scalinata di Spagna all come equipped with amenities including private bathrooms (all with bathtubs), climate control, satellite television, electronic safe, mini bar, blow dryer and direct telephone. High speed wireless Internet access is available in the hotel's lobby at all times.
Hotel Scalinata di Spagna
Piazza Trinita dei Monti 17
00187 Rome, Italy
Tel: 011 (+39) 06-6793006
Albergo Sole Al Pantheon
The Albergo Sole al Pantheon offers its guests with some of the most exquisite views of Rome. This hotel offers amazing views of the legendary and world famous Pantheon. One of the world's oldest hotels, guests will enjoy amenities such as daily buffet breakfast, complimentary newspapers, satellite television, air conditioning, safety box, fully stocked mini bar, direct telephone, blow dryer and others. The decor of the Albergo Sole Al Pantheon is very ornate and has a traditional Italian ambiance.
Albergo Sole Al Pantheon
Piazza della Rotonda, 63
00186 Rome (Latium), Italy
Tel: 011 (+39) 06 69940689
Hotel d'Inghilterra
The Hotel d'Inghilterra has a laid back, subdued elegance that is both relaxing and serene. This luxury hotel is in the center of Rome and is located within a seventeenth century palazzo. The hotel used to be a guesthouse for Torlonia Princes, and is popular with celebrities, royalty and seasoned worldly visitors. The guest rooms all come with many convenient modern amenities, such as valet service, air conditioning, satellite television, room service, laundry service, dry cleaning, blow dryer and direct television.
Hotel d'Inghilterra
Via Bocca di Leone 14
00187 Rome, Italy
Tel: 011 (+39) 06 699811
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
