Useful Tricks

Book the “Deluxe Room with City View” if available – it offers partial views of Via del Corso and lets in more daylight than interior rooms. For quieter stays, book an interior-facing room; it’s even more silent. There’s no on-site restaurant, but with the central location, there’s a good concentration of top-rated eateries around the hotel; ask at the front desk for dinner suggestions-they often recommend hidden gems that escape most tourists.

If it’s business or a long stay, good desk space in each room to work from. Wi-Fi is reliable too. Ironing kits and express laundry service available on request. Avoid elevator bottlenecks, check-in a bit before or after standard hour. For arrivals prior to 2 PM, luggage firmness, and early check-in if at all viable.

For walking itineraries, ask reception for the ‘2-hour Rome on foot’ route – they’ll draw less crowded paths past iconic sights and end with a sunset spot near the Tiber. Don’t miss the free prosecco on arrival — not always posted online. Every mini-bar is stocked with local goodies that are quite reasonably priced versus ‘normal’ hotels.

Some of the local cafes around take breakfast orders the night before for Sunday mornings as the room trays arrive beautifully presented and feel quite boutique. Finally, while the hotel does not advertise it vigorously, a slight e-mail before arriving can set up airport pickup or private Rome tours with vetted guides. The people have local connections and would love most of a day’s plan to be conducive to your pace.