La Tana dell’Istrice
137Eu Double, 230Eu Suite, all year, including Breakfast, Tax and Service

ocated in northern Lazio between Viterbo and Orvieto in a 12th century village, this property is only a 90-minute drive north of Fiumicino Airport in Rome . The building dates to the 12th century and was formerly a private palazzo. It is unpretentious, as are the very warm and friendly owners, the Mottura family. The comfortably furnished rooms with exposed beam ceilings, are air-conditioned and have tiled bathrooms with marble sinks. Most rooms have showers. 3 have tub and shower. Below the palazzo are the Mottura wine caves, the deepest dating to the Etruscan period, and Mr. Mottura is delighted to offer a tour and wine tasting (definitely worth doing!) to his guests. Wines can be purchased as well. He also delights in showing his guests his farm where he grows grapes, olives and a host of fruits and vegetables.

Meals are served family style at La Tana dell'Istrice ("The Porcupine's Lair") and feature produce grown organically on the Mottura estate. As the porcupine is the symbol for ecology, it was chosen as the symbol for the property and the hotel. In our opinion, the MAP rates at La Tana are one of the best buys in Italy because the meals include Mottura wines with each course. La Tana dell'Istrice offers an excellent, reasonably priced base to explore the fascinating surrounding countryside.

La Tana dell'Istrice is three stories and there is NO ELEVATOR. Hotel is closed in January, February, and March.

Park Hotel Villa Grazioli
200Eu Double low season, to 480Eu Double Suite, including breakfast, tax and Service

This 16th century villa is one of the finest historical hotels in Lazio. Located in the upscale suburbs of Rome, just 10 kilometers south of the ring road, Villa Grazioli sits in a park atop one of the Alban hills. From the main villa, guests have a panoramic view of Rome and - on very clear days - the Mediterranean Sea. The public rooms, boasting Murano chandeliers and working fireplaces, are works of art, frescoed during the 17th century by such luminaries as Pannini, and invite you to spend some time marveling at their brilliant colors and design. Rooms are situated in three buildings, with 13 in the main villa, 20 in the Lemonaia and 25 in the Paggeria, the three of which are interconnected by an underground passageway. All accommodations are similar in style with traditional décor and design details, and there are connecting rooms for families. With dining outside from June to September, the restaurant showcases traditional Roman cuisine with some surprisingly light touches.

NOTE: Complimentary shuttle service to the Frascati rail station is available daily except Mondays; on a request basis between 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Space is available on a first come first served basis. The train reaches the center of Rome in approximately 30 minutes.

The Barocco Hotel
188Eu Classic Double Low Season, to 600Eu Double Suite, incl. Breakfast, Tax and Service

Situated in the center of Rome just off the Piazza Barberini, and steps from the Via Veneto, the Via Sistina (which leads to the Spanish Steps), and the Trevi Fountain area. The recently redone rooms are comfortable and beautifully appointed. Junior suites are gorgeous and have marble floors and bathrooms and whirlpool tubs. There is also a small bar off the lobby that serves afternoon tea as well as aperitifs in the evening. Breakfast is served in a room off the lobby.

We have had many favorable comments about the location of this hotel, and clients feel it is a good value. In fact, it has become one of the most frequently booked of our Rome hotels. Packages are available for honeymooners, Christmas, summer, and weekends, depending on the time of year.

Hotel Capo d’Africa
150Eu Superior Double Low Season, to 450 Eu Studio Suite,including Cold Buffet Breakfast, Tax and Service

Just two blocks from the Colosseum, This hotel is in an area of Rome that has become a very chic place to live. During the Roman period, it was the ancient center where the Romans lived. It is a lively area, full of restaurants and coffee shops. The hotel, which takes its name from the street on which it is located, is filled with the owner's private collection of contemporary Italian art. The building, which was formerly a school, dates to the 19th century and has been completely renovated to include all comforts - marble bathrooms, double pane windows, and internet connection. At the end of each corridor, there are two rooms that can be locked off together for families. The unique studio suite has a very large private terrace with a view of the Coliseum! Nearby are Villa Celimontana, a park where open air jazz concerts are held every year from June through September, and the San Clemente Basilica (worth a visit) that has been completely restored. Piazza Venezia is about a 20-minute walk from the hotel.

Hotel dei Consoli
215Eu Superior Double, Low Season, to 340Eu Jr Suite, High Season, upgradeable to higher category if available, including Breakfast, Tax and Service

Located in the heart of Rome, a short distance from St. Peters Square, the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican in one of the city's most prestigious neighborhoods, the Hotel dei Consoli is housed inside a 19th century building, and this hotel's elegant decoration makes it truly unique. The stuccowork bears the signature of the Neapolitan artists responsible for the décor of the Royal Palace of Caserta while the furniture is Empire style and interior fabrics and curtains are all in damask silk. Numerous Baroque-style paintings adorn the three floors of the hotel, each of which is characterized by a different theme.

A buffet-style breakfast is served in the Bramante Room, which is overlooked by an accurate reproduction of the dome of the church of S. Pietro in Montorio on Gianicolo hill. Hotel dei Consoli has 28 rooms, six with Jacuzzi hydro-massage tubs and two junior suites with Jacuzzi showers.

Hotel d’Inghilterra
300Eu Deluxe Double with extras, low season, to 1500Eu Presidential Suite, High Season, including service and breakfast

Located in the heart of Rome, just around the corner from Via Condotti and the Spanish Steps, this hotel is often listed as one of the top 100 hotels in the world because of its superb location. Just outside the hotel's doors are all the distinguished Italian designer boutiques plus myriad trattorias serving typical Roman cuisine. While the location in the center of the major tourist and shopping areas is convenient, it is an area full of activity, and therefore, not a quiet one.

The first floor of the hotel, with its comfortable sitting rooms, a cozy bar and restaurant, offers a refined and sophisticated atmosphere. The chef is excellent and a meal here is a must. Although many rooms have been renovated, room size varies greatly, and during high season, guests have been told that all rooms are considered "deluxe". Junior suites and suites on the top floor are very nice, and the Presidential Suite, a duplex, connects to a double room. Our clients are so numerous at the D'Inghilterra, that there is a special hotel staff person who specifically handles our reservations requests and looks after room assignments for our clients.

Private cars are NOT allowed into the pedestrian area to drop luggage at the hotel — only taxis.

Empire Palace Hotel
190Eu Classic Double, Low Season, to 672Eu Palace Suite High Season, Including Service, Breakfast, and bottle of Prosseco

Located about four blocks from the Via Veneto, and originally built in 1870 by Venetians, this hotel's fully equipped rooms offer every modern comfort including satellite television, mini bar, and marble bathroom. Junior suites have whirlpool tubs. Facilities of the hotel include an intimate cocktail bar off the art deco lobby with piano music in the evening (making it a popular gathering spot); a truly excellent gourmet restaurant, as well as a fitness center for the use of hotel guests. The rooms are a nice size and feature either twin or king beds. Suites have very attractive aromatherapy amenities. A family of three can be accommodated in a double room with a sofa bed, and a family of four can be accommodated in a junior suite. The staff ensures that our clients receive special attention. The hotel offers valet and garage parking.

Mecenate Palace Hotel
216 US Superior Double low season, to 435 US Suite, high season, including Breakfast, tax and service

Residenza Annex at the Mecenate Palace Hotel

The Mecenate Palace has created new executive rooms in the building adjoining the hotel. These newly renovated rooms boast modern amenities that are ideal for both business and leisure travelers such as DSL Internet access. The hardwood floors, cool colored fabrics, flat screen TVs, and modern artwork give the ten rooms a contemporary look and feel. Five of the rooms have kitchenettes which are perfect for long stays. The rooms include all hotel services - access via room key card, check in/out at the hotel's front desk, breakfast provided at the hotel, daily housekeeping, and 24 hour porterage service. Another nice touch is that all rooms have Jacuzzi tubs with hydro massage.

Hotel Piranesi
270 EU Superior Double Low Season, to 489 EU Suite, High Season, including Breakfast, Tax and Service

On Via del Babuino near the Piazza del Popolo, the Hotel Piranesi is situated inside the ancient Palazzo Nainer. The building was redesigned at the beginning of the 19th century by the famous architect Valadier and has since been completely remodeled to maintain its original structure while offering all modern comforts. The hotel rooms, lounges and common areas are furnished with elegant pieces of furniture that have been refurbished with a splendid selection of fabrics from a private collection belonging to the building's owners. The hotel's 19 rooms and 11 suites feature parquet floors and marble bathrooms - some with small balconies. The suites boast terraces overlooking the impressive Piazza del Popolo. The hotel features a meeting room, a well-equipped fitness room, a sauna and massage rooms run by staff members qualified in shiatsu, reflexology, lymph drainage and aromatherapy.

Hotel Splendide Royale
220 Eu Superior Double Low Season, to 660 Eu Jr Suite with Terrace, High Season, including Breakfast, tax and service

Across the street from the Borghese Gardens, and a short walk to the Via Veneto and the Spanish Steps, the Hotel Splendid Royale is out of the fray, for those who do not want to be right in the tourist crush. The building itself was originally a palazzo dating from 1890. Great care has been taken and an enormous investment made in the renovation. The reception rooms on the ground floor are beautifully appointed and welcoming. The spacious rooms and suites feature Carrara marble bathrooms, antique furnishings, elegant fabrics and double-pane glass windows. About one third of the rooms feature large walk-out terraces, most facing the Borghese Gardens.

One of the most highly prized features of the hotel is its panoramic rooftop restaurant, "Mirabelle", serving Mediterranean cuisine and offering a terrace for outside dining with a splendid view of the gardens. There is also a bar adjacent to the restaurant where guests can relax after a hectic day of touring and shopping in the Eternal City. There are several private function rooms for small group meetings or private dining.