HOTEL CONCORDIA, Rome

This hotel's location is one of its strongest assets. It is set on a quiet street just off Piazza di Spagna, placing all major landmarks within easy walking distance: the Trevi Fountain is 5 minutes away, the Pantheon is 20 minutes, and the Colosseum is about 25 minutes on foot. Spagna and Barberini Metro stations are both a 5-minute walk, making it simple to reach the Vatican (via Metro or bus from the nearby stop) or Termini station. The exclusive designer stores of Via dei Condotti are 300 metres away, and a wide selection of restaurants and cafés line the surrounding streets. For car-free visitors, this area is exceptionally convenient. A taxi from Fiumicino Airport costs around €40 (fixed price) or a private transfer can be pre-booked for €75 per trip (minivan for 4 people).

Breakfast is an additional €15 per person and includes a continental buffet with breads, pastries, hard-boiled eggs, cured meats, cereals, juices, and made-to-order coffee (including cappuccino). Gluten-free options are available upon request if notified in advance. The highlight is the setting: during fine weather, breakfast is served on the sixth-floor rooftop terrace overlooking St. Peter's Dome and the historic centre. This terrace also operates as an evening bar serving drinks such as Aperol Spritz with a selection of snacks. For other meals, the hotel has no restaurant; however, a wide array of eateries are within a very short walk, including Ristorante Crispi 19, Prosciutteria Cantina Dei Papi Trevi, and Osteria Barberini. An in-room breakfast option is also available.