DK Travel : Rome

Although functioning as a vibrant, modern capital akin to any in Europe, the unique appeal of Rome is that the entire city is a vast, 3,000-year-old, indoor-outdoor museum. In every quarter you’ll find ancient monuments, art treasures and timeless architecture in churches, galleries and protected ruins. Home to the world’s smallest city, the Vatican, Rome has religion at its heart and history in its soul – a city that dazzles and inspires visitors time and time again.

Grand Hotel de la Minerve

Occupying the 17th-century Palazzo Fonseca behind the Pantheon, services and quality here live up to the highest international standards. The pièce de résistance is the Venetian-glass-canopied lounge. Rooms are large and the view from the roof terrace encompasses all of Rome.
Grand Hotel del Gianicolo

Located on the hill above Trastevere, this former convent offers every amenity, including beautiful gardens with a swimming pool, and roof gardens. The location is serene, despite nearby traffic. Public rooms feature Venetian glass fixtures.
Grand Hotel Flora

Part of the Marriott chain, this hotel has the air of refinement you expect on Via Veneto, combined with efficiency. The decor features marble, antiques and soft colours. Extras include a roof garden restaurant and a piano bar.
Grand Hotel Plaza

Dating from 1860, this is one of Rome’s oldest hotels, and is replete with Edwardian lavishness. Grand salons with stained-glass skylights, chandeliers, frescoes and antiques combined with modern amenities produce a comfortable ambience. Large rooftop terraces offer stunning views.
Grappa

The most powerful of Italy’s digestivi (drunk after a meal), this is quite a harsh-tasting liqueur.
Gucci

The Florentine saddle-maker turned his leather-working skills into one of Italy’s early fashion successes. The era of ostentatious interlocking “G’s” on everything is over, but the accessories are still top notch.
Hadrian

A great builder and traveller, Hadrian (117–38) revived Greek ideals, including the fashion of growing a beard.
Hadrian’s Temple

Eleven huge, worn columns still stand from a Temple to Hadrian built in AD 145 by his son.
Hadrian’s Villa

Built as the emperor’s summer retreat between AD 118-134, the area was a vast open-air museum of reproductions of Hadrian’s favourite buildings.
Hard Rock Café

It was inevitable that this international chain would choose Via Veneto for its Roman home. Serves standard American fare.

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Hotel price categories

For a standard, double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes and extra charges.
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