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palazzo
. Each is individually decorated and the look is contemporary chic with swish
trendy furniture, designer bathrooms and handsome parquet floors.
Daphne B&B
B&B
€€
( 06 8745 0086;
www.daphne-rome.com
; Via di San Basilio 55; d €140-235, without bathroom
€100-150; ; Barberini)
Boutique B&B Daphne is a gem. Run by an American-
Italian couple, it has sleek, comfortable rooms, helpful English-speaking staff, top-notch
breakfasts and the loan of a mobile phone for your stay. There are rooms in two locations
- the one off Via Veneto is the pick, but there's a second at
Via degli Avignonesi 20
(Via degli
Avignonesi 20)
. Book months ahead.
B&B
€€
La Piccola Maison
( 06 4201 6331;
www.lapiccolamaison.com
;
Via dei Cappuccini 30; s €50-180, d €70-200; ;
Barberini)
The excellent Piccola Maison is housed in a 19th-century building in a great loc-
ation close to Piazza Barberini. It has pleasingly plain, neutrally decorated rooms and
thoughtful staff. A great deal.
Hotel Barocco
HOTEL
€€
( 06 487 20 01;
www.hotelbarocco.com
; Piazza Barberini 9; d €170-290; ; Barberini)
Very central, this well-run, welcoming hotel overlooking Piazza Barberini (the pricier
rooms have views) has a classic feel, with rooms featuring oil paintings, spotless linen,
gentle colour schemes and fabric-covered walls. Breakfast is ample and served in a wood-
panelled room.
HOTEL
€€
Hotel Modigliani
( 06 4281 5226;
www.hotelmodigliani.com
;
Via della Purificazione 42; s €100-180, d €110-200;
; Barberini)
Run by an artistic couple, the Modigliani is all about attention to detail and
customer service. The 23 dove-grey rooms are spacious and light, and the best have views
and balconies, either outside or over the quiet internal courtyard garden.
Hotel Scalinata di Spagna
HOTEL
€€
