Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese

With 111 guestrooms over seven floors, the Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese is housed in a converted palazzo dating from 1890 and situated in the centre of historic Rome, overlooking the Villa Borghese gardens, 50 metres from the Via Veneto.

Guestrooms are decorated in a neoclassical style with co- ordinated fabrics, brocade curtains and antique-style furniture. All are equipped with climate control wireless Internet connections, satellite television with pay movies, multi-line phones, and safes. They come with complimentary bottled water, minibars and complimentary newspapers. The marble bathrooms have phones, designer toiletries, bathrobes and hair dryers.

The public areas of this hotel are lavishly decorated in a modern Roman style. Guests can take advantage of high- speed wireless Internet, and browse the daily papers in the lobby lounge.

Le 49 Restaurant occupies the villa's former stables, and the Lounge and Bar La Bella Vista is set on the roof terrace offering views over Rome.

The Bar Le Boston is an English-style bar featuring a library and an open fireplace where guests can enjoy tea, coffee and cocktails.

Room service is on offer round the clock, and multilingual staff are on hand at the 24-hour front desk to assist with any queries. The business centre facilities are complimentary to guests. Parents will appreciate the babysitt ing service, and a valet parking service is available.

The Spanish Steps are 300 metres away and the Trevi Fountain can be found within one kilometre. Rome Fiumicino Airport is 35 kilometres from the hotel, an approximate driving time of 40 minutes.