"Set in a converted 19th-century palazzo on Via del Corso near Piazza del Popolo, this boutique property centers on la dolce vita with an in-house first-floor pasticceria producing sweet and savory pastries, desserts and gourmet items for in-room turndown and 24-hour room service. The 23 spacious rooms and suites feature warm wood paneling, natural black stone details and marble spa bathrooms stocked with Acqua di Parma products; eight rooms include Technogym equipment and two suites offer Kinesis Personal Vision multi-workout setups, while book-filled nooks emphasize cuisine, art, history and design." - Sandra Ramani