Hotel 55 Fifty-Five - Maison d'Art Collection ★★★★

Comfort, style and elegance await you in this impressive, fully renovated 19th-century townhouse hotel set across five floors. For a centrally based hotel, you'll be delighted by its relative spaciousness. Its warm and welcoming atmosphere is generated by its attractive contemporary décor and the staff's generous hospitality. With a small modern spa offering a hot tub, sensory shower, sauna and on-site gym too, it's the perfect hotel whether visiting on a romantic getaway, a family adventure or a business trip.

With the Spagna metro station (line A) just 600 meters from the hotel, transport around the city is a breeze, and the Roma Termini station is only three stops away. Within walking distance are the Spanish Steps, so it would be remiss not to visit this well-known site, featured in the movies Roman Holiday and Mission Impossible. Climb the 135 steps that lead from the Piazza di Spagna square to the French monastery church Trinita dei Monti, and at the top, be rewarded with a beautiful view. And, so you know - the steps are not Spanish - they were in fact commissioned by the French but take their name from the Spanish Embassy built in the square.

Simply wandering the nearby streets offers an idyllic way to while away the afternoon. Stroll along the famous Via Borgognona, an ancient street with Renaissance architecture and wonderfully preserved frescoes. Or, Via dei Condotti, one of the most up-market shopping streets, lined with world-class brands such as Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana. Walk a little further to the Colosseum, around 25 minutes away, or the Roman Forum and soak in the atmosphere. On returning to the hotel, head to the well-stocked bar on the fourth floor for a nightcap.