The Westin Excelsior, Rome
The Westin Excelsior Hotel is perched at the top of Via Veneto, which is one of the most elegant streets in Rome. After a day of exploring the city by foot, the hike up the long, steep hill seems endless. However, your efforts will be rewarded. At the Excelsior, you are literally sleeping in the lap of luxury. The hotel was built in 1906. It now has 316 rooms. The palatial lobby is adorned with chandeliers, marble floors and rich velvet sofa. Staff members treat all guests as if they were one of the celebrities that often stay at this hotel. When Starwood bought the Excelsior in 1997, they made some technological improvements. The hotel now has a 3,200 square-foot fitness center. If you don't mind destroying the historic ambiance of your room, you can request the Westin Workout, which is an in-room fitness program that includes a stability ball, a bicycle or treadmill, weights and other workout equipment.
The Westin Excelsior Rome
Via Veneto 125
00187 Rome, Italy
011 (+39) 0647081
starwoodhotels.com
Hotel Lord Byron
The Hotel Lord Byron was once a private town home. If you are partial to the elegance of French Art Déco design, you will feel right at home at this Villa Borghese Hotel. The hotel was built in the 1930s. For many years, it was owned by the engineer who financed the restoration of the Basilica San Francesco d'Assisi. Today, marble statues adorn the bathrooms, and some of the rooms have views of the Villa Borghese, which is Rome's largest public park. Although the hotel does not have a gym, its proximity to the Villa Borghese eliminates the need for one. The villa, with its winding trails is the perfect example of "nature's fitness center."
Hotel Lord Byron
Via Giuseppe De Notaris, 5
00197 Rome, Italy
011 (+39) 06 3220 404
lordbyronhotel.com
The Hotel Hassler
When you climb the 139 steps of the Spanish Steps, you see a building that looks as if it belongs in another era. Welcome to the Hassler, Rome. The Hassler was built in the 1890s by a Swiss hotelier. Today, it is managed by descendants of the original owners. During World War II, the Hassler was requisitioned by the U.S. Air Force, so that it could serve as their Rome headquarters. It opened to the general public in 1947. Today, its rooms, ballrooms and lobbies represent a blend of classic and contemporary Italian elegance. The Amorvero Spa and Fitness Center is located on the hotel premises. Like the Lord Byron, the Hassler is also located near the Villa Borghese Park.
Hotel Hassler
Piazza Trinita dei Monti 6
00187 Rome, Italy
011 (+39) 06 699340
hotelhassler.com
