- 1. checkin[hassler roma, ]Rome has it all history, romance,
stunning architectureand fantastic food. Selma Nadarajah makes the
most of theItalian capitals best assets, with a stay at the
historic, five-starHassler Roma, situated at the top of the iconic
Spanish Steps. delicious. 137
2. check in. making an entrance Air Transport Command by
President Nothing better defines a visit to Rome thanDwight D.
Eisenhower (his study is now a stay at a historic hotel, atop the
famousa luxurious renovated suite). With such Spanish Steps.
Gliding through the Hasslers distinguished guests, the staff are
used to revolving doors into a lobby adorned withdelivering the
highest quality of service one burgundy and gold marble is like
steppingex-concierge, at the hotel for more than back in time. A
Murano glass chandelier and30 years, fielded a request for Holy
bronze replica of the mythological She WolfCommunion from the Pope.
create the ambience of an elaborate film set too bad its abuzz with
tourists in jeans. whats the room like?There are 95 rooms and
suites, ranging in wow factor style from baroque to Art Deco, and
some Although its not quite an excavated ruin, newer Classic
Doubles, offering modern digs the Hassler has been open since 1893
and has from around $760 per night. My room is an played host to a
star line-up of Hollywood opulent Grand Deluxe, decked out in
butter- glitterati. Notably, this includes Audreyyellow wallpaper
and matching antique Hepburn and Gregory Peck, while
filmingfurnishings, with a view of the Spanish Roman Holiday, plus
more famous faces from Square. The marble bathroom has large Grace
Kelly and Princess Di, to our ownbottles of Armorvero shampoos and
lotions, gladiator Russell Crowe. It was even used as created by
the Hasslers president Roberto World War II headquarters for the
American Wirth, while the fridge is stocked with GreyGoose vodka
and Louis Roederer bubbly.hows the food?Its all about the
top-floor, Michelin-starredImgo restaurant. Chef Francesco
Apredaserves creative and elegant modern Italian think slivers of
tuna tartare with asparagusand drops of raspberry vinaigrette
againsta backdrop of breathtaking views. Havingworked in Tokyo,
Francesco adds Japanesetouches a miso-marinated black cod
withsweet-and-sour eschalots is unforgettable.For more relaxed
dining, head to HasslersFromtop:Imgo;Michelin-starredchefFrancesco
sister hotel, Il Palazzetto, next door. Its
theApreda;thePresidentialSuite;andIlPalazzettosterrace. only
restaurant actually on the steps, and is
Previouspagefromtop:Hasslerspenthouseterrace;also a wine academy.
Lunch is casual, buttheHasslerstandsatthetopoftheSpanishSteps.come
dinner, youll find black truffle gratedover carbonara, and a sea
urchin tagliolini.whats nearby?Romes iconic attractions and the
glamorousboutiques of Via Condotti are within walking
PHotogrAPHy:couRteSy of HaSSleR Romadistance. Spend the day taking
in the sights,then drop in to Antico Caff Greco, whereliterary
greats refuelled with espressos anddolce. End with a massage
overlooking thecity at the Hasslers Armorvero Spa, beforefeasting
on a degustation at Imgo. d.Our writer was a guest of the Hassler
Roma,Piazza Trinit dei Monti 6, +39 06 699 340,visit:
hotelhasslerroma.com.138 delicious.