Fodor's Expert Review Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & Spa
Via Gerolamo Frescobaldi 5, Rome, Latium, 00198, Italy
The 1960s-era facade of this large, seven-story hotel designed by Gio Ponti contrasts with the turn-of-the-20th-century Italian court decor and the extensive botanical garden outside, resulting in a combination of traditional elegance and contemporary pleasure. Windows in every room overlook an ocean of green, surmounted by St. Peter's dome. The hotel has wonderful indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a piano bar with stained glass and carved walnut appointments, an über-chic spa, and chamber music in the garden.
PROS
- quiet location on Villa Borghese
- fitness room with wide variety of equipment
- biosauna and sensory showers at spa
CONS
- extra charge to use the pool
- staff can be distant and unhelpful
- a bit of a hike to cafés and restaurants
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Rate Includes: Free Breakfast