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cor and antique furniture, while upstairs you'll find modern grey and silvers and mosaic-
tiled bathrooms. Breakfast is €10 extra.
Hotel Campo de' Fiori
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
€€€
( 06 687 48 86;
www.hotelcampodefiori.com
;
Via del Biscione 6; r & apt €90-600; ;
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II)
This rakish four-star has got the lot - sexy decor, an enviable loca-
tion, professional staff and a panoramic roof terrace. Rooms are individually decorated
and they all feel delightfully decadent with boldly coloured walls, low wooden ceilings,
gilt mirrors and restored bric-a-brac. The hotel also has 13 apartments, ideal for families.
Gigli D'Oro Suite
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
€€€
( 06 6839 2055;
www.giglidorosuite.com
;
Via dei Gigli d'Oro 12; r €179-409; ; Corso del
Risorgimento)
A masterclass in interior design, this classy boutique hotel is housed in a
15th-century
palazzo
that once belonged to Pope Sixtus V. Traces of the original building
have been left intact so you'll find original stone doorways, antique fireplaces and, in the
top-floor executive suite, a low sloping ceiling. Its six suites boast a chic white-leather
look and classy designer bathrooms.
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Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
La Controra
HOSTEL
€
( 06 9893 7366; Via Umbria 7; dm €20-40, d €80-110; ; Barberini, Repubblica)
Qu-
ality budget accommodation is thin on the ground in the upmarket area north of Piazza
Repubblica, but this hidden hostel is a great choice. With its laid-back vibe, cool staff and
bright, airy rooms (doubles and dorms for three to four people), it ticks all the right boxes.
