Gelaterie (ice creams parlours) you should try in Rome
If you love eating a gelato a day when in in Rome, you should look for the small artisan gelateris, not the big ones displaying large cardboard cones with multi-colored scoops.
Rome offers plenty of choice. Here is a list of ice cream parlours that make good gelato where you can get fully satisfied.
– Fata Morgana in Piazza degli Zingari 5, and six more locations across town, makes one of the best fresh organic ice creams,
– Mela e Cannella in Via Oderisi da Gubbio, Marconi area, makes fresh organic ice cream to die for,
– Gelateria dei Gracchi in Via dei Gracchi in Prati area makes simple and tasty flavors,
– Fior di Luna in Trastevere is another must to put on your list,
– San Crispino near the Trevi fountain is also one of the most famous in Rome,
– Gelateria del Teatro in Via dei Coronari in town center makes the list for its quality and original flavors,
– Frigidarium near Piazza Navona has a choice of high quality traditional ice cream,
– Carapina near Campo dei Fiori makes fresh ice cream according to the season,
– Don Nino Gelateria & Pasticceria in Via Borgognona, 11 has also a selection of freshly made Sicilian pastries,
– La Romana is a good one with three shops in Via Cola di Rienzo, in Via XX Settembre and in Via Ostiense,
– Grom from Turin is located near the Pantheon. Grom claims that they “buy the absolute highest-quality raw materials”, and their ice cream is good.
Now you only have to take walks in Rome and enjoy ice creams around town. And let us know which is your favorite.
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Luxury Hotels in Rome
Are you planning a romantic escape to Rome? We suggest to make your stay a memorable one by checking-in a luxury hotel in the Eternal City.
Depending on your visit plans, you have many choices to enjoy a luxurious stay in Rome. We have selected the following areas of town where most of the five star hotels are concentrated: Via Veneto, the heart of the Dolce Vita and close to beautiful Villa Borghese gardens; the historic town center; and the hills just around town center where hotels often have gardens with an outdoor pool to enjoy in the warm season.
Here is a non exaustive list of the best luxury hotels to look at for a great stay in Rome:
Via Veneto area
Hotel Eden – just off Via Veneto, a Dorchester Group property, this is a true deluxe hotel with great views over the city and a renowed Michelin starred restaurant.
Regina Hotel Baglioni – in the middle of Via Veneto offers beautiful rooms, a spa, and a spectacular Penthouse suite with private terrace and superb comfort.
Hotel Majestic Roma – a perfect choice to indulge in luxury in the Eternal city, great rooms and gourmet restaurant with an elegant terrace.
Jumeirah Grand Hotel Via Veneto – in the heart of Rome, right on Via Veneto, the hotels is housed in a historic building. It offers modern rooms and a great rooftop terrace with stunning views Villa Borghese.
Hotel Splendide Royal – next to Porta Pinciana, a truly luxurious property with a gourmet rooftop restaurant offering stunning views over the city and Villa Borghese.
The St. Regis Rome – the former Grand Hotel of Rome is an outstanding luxury hotel part of the Luxury Collection by Starwood. The hotel offers out standing service and all the comforts.
Hotel Bernini Bristol – located in piazza Barberini, facing the beautiful fountain made by Bernini, offers luxury rooms and suites and a Michelin starred restaurant on the panoramic rooftop.
Grand Hotel Palace – housed in an authentic Art Deco building on Via Veneto just across from the American Embassy. The hotel offers luxury rooms with a touch of design and a great location.
The Westin Excelsior – an institution in Rome since the Dolce Vita period, offers luxurious accommodation and a superb suite with private terrace and unique views over the city.
Boscolo Exedra Roma – located in between the railway station and via Veneto, this luxury hotel has an Italian character with views over Piazza della Repubblica, it offers a beautiful rooftop pool overlooking Rome.
Town center
Hassler Roma – considered an icon of luxury hotels in Rome, it enjoys a very unique position over the Spanish Steps with spectacular views. It offers a Michelin starred restaurant and all the key luxury facilities.
Intercontinental De La Ville – an international luxury hotel with a rooftop terrace that offers a breathtaking view over Rome from the Spanish Steps.
Hotel De Russie – a favorite by many celebrities, is a modern luxury hotel with a gourmet restaurant and one of the best spas in town. The garden is perfect for al fresco eating and enjoying cocktails at the bar.
J.K. Place Roma – a boutique luxury hotel with all comforts and top notch details to make your stay unique and memorable.
The First Luxury Art Hotel – the only luxury hotel in Rome with a strong presence of contemporary art pieces, it offers modern rooms a gourmet Micelin starred restaurant and an excellent rooftop terrace.
G-Rough Suite Hotel – a design luxury concept for a boutique hotel with suites furnished with original pieces designed by famous Italian architects. Located near Piazza Navona is ideal for browsing the city center.
Grand Hotel Plaza – a historic luxury hotel in Rome located in the central Via del Corso perfect for shopping and sightseeing. It offers beautiful deluxe rooms and suites with private terraces overlooking the town.
Hotel Raphael – a perfect location in the Piazza Navona area, offers luxury rooms and a beautiful rooftop terrace restaurant and bar.
On the hills
Rome Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria – located on the Monte Mario hill, out of town center, it enjoys the benefits of a large property. The hotel houses La Pergola, the only three Michelin star restaurant in town, highly luxurious rooms and suites, a large park with an outdoor swimming pool, a grand spa and all the facilities you might want during your stay.
Gran Melia Rome Villa Agrippina – located on the Gianicolo hill is very close to the Vatican and castel Sant Angelo, it offers modern design rooms, a large garden with an outdoor swimming pool ideal in the hot summer months.
Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & Spa – located on the edge of Villa Borghese this luxury hotel has rooms ans suites with park views and offers a great outdoor pool and a grand spa.
Aldrovandi Villa Borghese – located close to Villa Borghese park, this luxury hotel is family owned and offers outstanding rooms and suites, an outdoor swimming pool and a superb two Michelin star restaurant.
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