"The young and hip W brand is all grown up, and it’s revealing some next-gen hotels to prove it. Case in point: the new W Rome, which swaps the brand’s once signature party aesthetic for intimate, high design interiors. Spread over two adjacent 19th century palazzos, the 162 guest rooms of this Meyer Davis-designed hotel are illuminated by colorful leather furnishings, patterned half-moon couches, and tasteful gold trim. Most major sights are within easy access–for example, the Spanish Steps and Trevi Foundation are about 10 minutes away on foot. Between explorations, sip on an aperitivo in the open-air courtyard or in the secret magic garden within the property. Or feast on Sicilian-Roman fusion cuisine (think paccheri pasta with aubergine, tomatoes, and ricotta) at Giano Restaurant by chef Ciccio Sultano, whose Ciccio Sultano Duomo in the Sicilian city of Ragusa is decorated with two Michelin stars." - Paul Rubio
