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When to go : Rome is a year-round destination , although summers can get stiflingly hot . Milder temperatures in spring and fall months will likely mean fewer crowds . Currency : Euro Language : Italian , although English is widely spoken Getting there : Norse Airlines is a low-cost , long-haul carrier serving Rome from major U . S . cities . Getting around : Rome is reasonably easy to
explore on foot , although there ’ s a good network of trams and buses , along with taxis and rideshare .
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Your base in Rome is the Sofitel Roma Villa Borghese , located near the Spanish Steps and the enchanting Villa Borghese gardens . The former Roman palazzo is part of our proprietary SELECT Hotels & Resorts program , which offers guests a $ 100 food and beverage credit and complimentary breakfast on the rooftop terrace overlooking St . Peter ’ s Basilica .
Luxury room at the Sofitel Roma Villa Borghese
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HOTELS
Stay at the Sofitel Roma Villa Borghese , where apartmentstyle suites overlook the expansive Villa Borghese gardens . A former 19th-century palazzo , the fivestar property is within walking distance of the Trevi Fountain , Villa Medici and the Spanish Steps . Each guest room features a baroque-inspired ceiling panel that creates an illusion of blue sky . Marble baths and signature bedding offer the perfect respite after a day of pounding the cobblestones .
Elsewhere , thousands of years of history are reflected in the design , amenities and cuisine of the Six Senses Rome , set on Via del Corso . A world-class spa conjures visions of Roman baths , while towering archways , oversized planters and travertine floors evoke the ancient Forum .
The award-winning Hassler Roma — occupying a prime location atop the Spanish Steps — offers individually decorated rooms furnished with contemporary and classical elements . Don ’ t miss Michelin-starred Imàgo restaurant on the seventh floor , offering a choice of 1,500 bottles from its wine cellar to pair with the imaginative menu . image : Gilles TRILLARD . Illustration : lis watkins
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