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VACATION ENHANCING TOURS A city of such monumental history is best navigated with a knowledgeable guide. Make your arrangements early to make the most of your time later! Ancient Rome *New!* Assisi Capri Island Cooking Lesson & Grocery Tour Rome by Night with Dinner *New!* Espresso, Gelato & Tiramisu Tour of Rome Florence with Uffizi Visit Naples & Pompeii Rome by Night Rome Walking Tour & Cooking Lesson Tivoli & Its Villas Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica with Transportation Walking Tour Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Rome 29 SOFITEL ROME VILLA BORGHESE O O O O O In a superb location on the edge of the splendid gardens of Villa Borghese, within easy reach of Rome's most celebrated landmarks, this exclusive hotel offers unique accommodation with high standards of service and quality. It has 104 elegantly appointed bedrooms, and three suites with private terraces. The rooftop restaurant and bar, La Terrasse Cuisine & Lounge, offers stunning panoramic views over the Eternal City. THE ST. REGIS, ROME O O O O O The St. Regis is one of Rome's legendary hotels, bringing pure elegance and a taste of bespoken attention to the city of emperors. It has been featured several times on Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List, and features 138 guestrooms and 23 singular suites, all of which represent the epitome of luxury. Amenities such as 24-hour butler service (complimentary with suites) ensure the highest level of service, and its Vivendo fine dining restaurant has been chosen twice by Zagat as the best in Europe. THE WESTIN EXCELSIOR, ROME O O O O O Located on famed Via Veneto, the Westin Excelsior is within a short stroll of the Spanish Steps, Borghese Gardens, Via Condotti's shopping area, and some of the city's most famous sites. Its 316 guestrooms and suites are decorated in luxurious Imperial or Biedermeier style and offer an original taste of Roman dolce vita. Guest facilities include the Doney restaurant, Club Doney, and OVRM bar, as well as complimentary state- of-the-art Westin Workout & Fitness facilities, including pool and sauna. HOTEL ART BY THE SPANISH STEPS O O O O H Housed in a former seminary among the antique shops of picturesque Via Margutta, Hotel Art by the Spanish Steps provides a unique combination of original ecclesiastical architecture and modern design, where vaulted ceilings and period windows sit comfortably alongside contemporary comforts. The hotel features 46 individually styled guestrooms, a beautiful bar located in the old chapel with many original features, and a well-equipped fitness center. HOTEL BAROCCO O O O O Overlooking Bernini's Triton Fountain, the Barocco was brought back to its utmost splendor through its 2010 refurbishment project. This boutique hotel has just 41 rooms, located in an old aristocratic building in the heart of Rome. Attention to detail, an atmosphere from times past, and 21 st century technology make a stay at the Barocco a warm Italian experience full of magic. HOTEL PONTE SISTO O O O O This hotel is located in Rome's historic center, steps from Campo dei Fiori, the lively Trastevere quarter, and the elegant Via Giulia, near Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and the Vatican. Set in a Renaissance convent, the hotel offers 103 guestrooms and suites, a characteristic warmth and refinement, and a spectacular interior courtyard garden protected by a canopy of palm trees. LA GRIFFE ROMA MGALLERY COLLECTION O O O O H La Griffe Roma is ideally positioned to discover the many sights and faces of the Eternal City. The architectural concept of interior design is a perfect blend of classic and modern. The hotel offers guests 123 deluxe rooms and suites. Guests can enjoy fine dining at the ninth floor's panoramic La Luna Restaurant, at the American Bar & Roof Garden, or relax on the tenth floor solarium and Jacuzzi ® zone. EMPIRE PALACE HOTEL O O O O Enjoying a privileged place in Rome near the Borghese Gardens, Via Veneto, Via Margutta, and the Spanish Steps, the 110-room Empire Palace Hotel was a grand home once owned by a noble Venetian family in fact, the neo-gothic hotel exterior is reminiscent of the buildings along the Grand Canal. The popular American Bar in the converted stables has a modern design, while the elegantly appointed guestrooms reflect a more traditional décor.