Sunday, August 23, 2009

Ruins to Rooftops


Scale your way up the ivy clad walls of the city and behold the stealthy treasure of Roman rooftops. 

My 2 favorites:

I'm not in the habit of calling home over a Radisson hotel. Nonetheless, it must be said that NY's outposts could learn a thing or 2 from this lavish locale. Minimalist, sleek decor and a swanky rooftop bar + resto + pool. The Romans got it right when they appended a separate leg for the kiddies. 
Go for a quick peek and an afternoon cocktail,  or else dish out 20 euros for a towel, dip and half-a-day loll. 

Radisson Blu es Hotel, Rome
Via Filippo Turati 171  
IT 00185
+39 06 444 841
http://www.radissonblu.com/eshotel-rome

For a sip of more old world charm, noodle your way over to Hotel Raphael, buried amongst the lovely, little maze of cobble stone lying just minutes away from Piazza Navona. A uniformed gentleman will escort you up, up and away. Brace yourself for a chin-drop and several sighs as you're seated at one of the candle lit tables (Go after sunset). The bar tenders serve up a delectable selection of cocktails and munchies while the hotel serves up one of the most brilliant views of a truly exquisite Roma. 

Raphael Hotel
Largo Febo, 2 (Piazza Navona)
00186- Roma
+39 06 682831
http://www.raphaelhotel.com/en/Welcome-to-raphael-Hotel-in-rome.htm


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