Italy’s capital city is oozing with beauty, charm and sophistication. Why should your hotel be anything different? We checked in early morning to the fabulously grand Parco Dei Principi hotel & Spa on the edge of the city park. A leisurely ten minute stroll from the city centre and all that Rome has to offer, Parco Dei Principi, part of the Roberto Naldi collection of luxury hotels will give you old school grandeur on an whole new level. When our taxi pulled up at the hotel’s entrance, we were surrounded by waiting fans looking for autographs and photos. For us?! Sadly not, but this just further added to the excitement of what lay ahead! A quick browse through the hotels Instagram account confirms that Parco Dei Principi is where all the celebrities stay! Perfect 😀
Our marble adorned room on the top floor was luxuriously large, well appointed and had fantastic views over the city with Saint Peter’s Basilica towering majestically in the distance. The king size bed was probably one of the best and most comfortable beds we have ever slept in. The staff throughout the Conde Nast award winning hotel are a credit to themselves, nothing was a bother to them, from housekeeping to bar staff, from front of house to poolside. Old school luxury and attention to detail make this fine hotel stand out from the competition.
Our timing was perfect as the weekend we arrived marked the opening of the outdoor pool area for the summer season – a pool that would not be out of place in 1930’s Hollywood.
We couldn’t resist the call of the water so we settled poolside sipping gin and soaking up the atmosphere. The attentive bar staff made sure that we had everything we needed including a choice of cocktail snacks to accompany our ice cold drinks.
It was a beautiful sunny morning, the birds were singing, and the sun was breaking through the towering palm trees that adorned the meticulously kept gardens. Our very own private oasis in the big city!
A weekend in Rome is never enough to see everything this historically steeped city has to offer, but it will give you a taste and a hunger for more. The quickest way we found to get your bearings in the city was to hire a private tour guide from Driver in Rome.com .
Not only did it save the souls of our shoes, but also gave us valuable time to sample the delights that the city has to offer.
There is a famous saying ‘ When in Rome ‘ though I doubt it meant us trying all the fabulous fresh pizza, pasta, wine and gelatto we could manage! 🍴❤️🍷
Our buffet style breakfast on both mornings was a perfect start to the day. Of course accompanied by a glass of champagne to kick start proceedings. Unfortunately we did not get to visit the amazing looking Prince spa on site but our fellow guests had nothing but praise for it, next time we hope! We will be back for sure. We take our hats off to management for creating an atmospheric gem of a hotel and service comparable to no other. Your staff and the service they provide are a credit to you. Thank you all for a memorable stay. We look forward to our return trip and visits to your other establishments in the near future! ❤️❤️🍀✈️
