I believe the hallmark of a fine hotel is in the details, particularly the service, and there is no hotel that impresses me more than the St. Regis Grand Hotel, Rome. A Conde Nast Traveller Gold List appointee, this hotel was recently restored to the tune of $35 million, but it's the people here I enjoy the most. The friendly and efficient service is legendary, graciously satisfying the needs of the most discriminating travelers with 24-hour butler service. Of course, the guestrooms are immaculate as well, appointed in Empire, Regency and Louis XVI styles. This is truly a palace-away-from-home.

The St. Regis Grand is located in the heart of the city within walking distance of famed Via Veneto, the Spanish Steps and the renowned shopping area Via Condotti. It is also close to the Colosseum, Roman Ruins, Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona. The hotel was originally opened in 1894 and was designed by Cesar Ritz.

The hotel features 161 guestrooms and suites designed with a "Continental" approach using many design references to Rome and its' history. Furniture that is used as a combination of styles including Empire, Regency and Louis XV in reference to Cesar Ritz's founding. Each guestroom is named for a historic landmark of Rome and features a Mural representing that landmark, creating a hotel, which is not only in Rome, but is of Rome and giving the guest a window on the city. All of the guestrooms have Murano glass chandeliers - a recall of the building's turn of the century roots. Other guestroom features include mini bar, stereo, 32 inch flat screen television, in-room safes and all the amenities of a five star luxury hotel.

Dining facilities include the Restaurant "Vivendo", offering a superb selection of Mediterranean dishes from a variety of countries, "Grand Hall Cafe", an informal setting offering snacks, traditional English afternoon tea, "...di...vino", a private Wine Cellar with regional tasting menus available for up to 14 guests, and "Le Grand Bar", the place to meet for cocktails and aperitifs.

Additional services and facilities include 24-Hour Butler Serviced Floors, a Business and Communications Center, a Fitness Center on the fifth floor, with fully equipped cardio fitness room, gym, saunas and massage rooms, a Diplomatic Entrance with separate elevator and parking area, 24-hour room service, 24-hour concierge service, personal shopper, dry cleaning and laundry service, nightly turndown service and the one of a kind,Designer Suite.

• Number of Rooms: 161
• Children's Programs: No
• Private Club/Floor: No

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