Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Hotel, Rome

You're in an ideal central location for exploring the city. A short walk away are highlights including the Monti district, Via Veneto and the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore.

You're surrounded by great transport links - there's a metro station just outside and Termini railway station is just a five-minute walk.

By plane: London to Rome takes 2 hours 25 minutes; Manchester to Rome takes 2 hours 40 minutes - after which, it's a 35-minute drive to the hotel. Paid parking available nearby. Book flights to Rome.

You can tell this is a grand hotel from its Neoclassical facade. Inside, the marble-floored lobby does not disappoint. Little touches include fresh flowers, plants and soothing piano background music. The décor is neutral, enlivened in places by contemporary art.

Service is efficient and friendly. Facilities include bars and restaurants, a decent-sized gym, small open-air pool and luxurious spa.

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Terrace
• Swimming pool
• Gym
• Spa
• Family-friendly
• Free Wi-Fi

Rooms and suites vary in décor and size. Some are very Neoclassical with high ceilings and traditional features, while others are more modern. Rooms in the 17th-century part of the hotel have period details, like original beams.

Room types: Deluxe, Premium, Junior Suite, Duplex Suite, Suite Executive, Presidential Suite

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, hairdryer, tea and coffee facilities, air conditioning, TV, free Wi-Fi

La Fontana serves both a buffet and à la carte breakfast; INEO is more sophisticated. SEEN by Olivier is on the panoramic roof terrace and offers international cuisine. The lobby bar is a great addition to the majestic ground floor lobby areas.

La Fontana: casual restaurant, open daily for breakfast.

INEO: fine dining, contemporary Italian cuisine. Open Tue-Sat for dinner.

SEEN by Olivier: international cuisine and creative cocktails. Open seasonally from 6pm.