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service in Rome , the hotel ’ s iconic guest book includes Audrey Hepburn , Princess Diana , the Kennedy Family and many Hollywood stars . The Michelin-starred restaurant Imàgo offers breath-taking views of the city and a menu of modern Mediterranean classics .
Marine Monsters , Warships and Weapons : 2,300-Year- Old Elaborate Mosaic Discovered Near the Colosseum An extraordinary 2,300-year-old mosaic has been unearthed alongside the Palantine Hill . An elaborate banquet room belonging to a Roman senator houses an extraordinary mosaic almost five metres long , which depicts images of flora and fauna , mythological marine monsters and warships and weapons . The mosaic was painstakingly crafted using shells , coral , pearls , glass and marble , with exotic ancient Egyptian blue tiles framing the piece .
Where to Stay : Donna Camilla Savelli , Rome
Designed and built by Francesco Borromini , Donna Camilla Savelli is a 87-room hotel housed inside a 17th-century convent in the heart of Rome in the lively Trastevere district in Rome . The property has undergone major renovations including the rooms , reception , bar and rooftop , due to complete at the end of April .
Palatial Perfection : The Domus Tiberiana Opens After a 50 Year Restoration
After an almost 50-year restoration the Domus Tiberiana , an impressive 2,000-year-old palatial home of the emperors , welcomes visitors to explore the vastness and decadence within its walls . The new opening welcomes newly developed tours inside the palace ’ s seven exhibition halls that offers visitors a privileged view of the Roman Forum . Two multimedia rooms create holographic reconstructions of the Domus and each room reveals the exquisitely restored architecture from the imperial baths to the paintings depicting court life .
Where to Stay : Portrait Roma , Rome
At Portrait Roma , the Lifestyle Team is able to arrange an array of activities for all guests . These include private tours of the Vatican , ‘ Dolce Vita ’ and ‘ Roman Holiday ’ tours , following in the steps of Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck , tours of ‘ underground Rome ’ and vintage Vespa tours of the city .
Extend the Discovery with the New Direct Rome- Pompeii Train
A new Frecciarossa train is now departing from Rome and arriving in Pompeii every third Sunday of the month , along with a return train for those taking a day trip . This new easy link has revolutionised the travel experience for tourists and locals alike , increasing accessibility to Italy ’ s historical wonders and making
Sorrento an obvious choice for those looking to explore more of Italy .
Where to Stay : Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria , Sorrento
Founded in Sorrento by the Fiorentino family in 1834 , Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria sits on a perch high above the Mediterranean , with views that extend from the island of Procida across the Gulf to Naples and Mount Vesuvius . The hotel is set in five acres of olive , lemon and orange groves and was built on the ancient foundations of a villa designed for Emperor Augustus . Sorrento is perfectly positioned for travellers to explore the ruined city of Pompeii , the Roman town that was buried under volcanic ash following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79CE .
Book it : Hotel Hassler Roma offers rooms from € 1,000 per a double room per night , excluding breakfast , VAT and city tax . Hotel Hassler Roma . com
Book it : Donna Camilla Savelli , Rome , offers double rooms from € 200 per night , based on two adults sharing on a B & B basis . vretreats . com / en / donna-camilla-savelli
Book it : Portrait Roma offers rooms starting from € 700 on B & B basis , based on two people . Portrait Roma - lungarnocollection . com
Book it : Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria offers rooms starting from € 637 per night on a B & B basis , based on two people sharing a garden view room . exvitt . it
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