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( 06 6994 0896;
www.hotelscalinata.com
;
Piazza della Trinità dei Monti 17; d €110-190; ;
Spagna)
Given its location - perched alongside the Spanish Steps - the Scalinata is sur-
prisingly modestly priced. An informal and friendly place, it's something of a warren,
with a great roof terrace, and low corridors leading off to smallish, old-fashioned, yet ro-
mantic rooms. Book early for a room with a view.
Villa Spalletti Trivelli
( 06 4890 7934;
www.villaspalletti.it
;
Via Piacenza 4; r €450-530; ; Spagna)
With
12 rooms in a glorious mansion, Villa Spalletti Trivelli has upped the ante for luxurious
stays in the capital. Rooms are soberly and elegantly decorated, overlooking the gardens
of the Quirinale or the estate's Italian garden. The overall feel is that of staying in the
stately home of some aristocratic friends.
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Babuino 181
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( 06 3229 5295;
www.romeluxurysuites.com/babuino
;
Via del Babuino 181; r €180-780; ;
Flaminio)
A beautifully renovated old
palazzo
, Babuino offers discreet luxury, with great
attention to detail, a sleek roof terrace and modern, chic rooms with touches such as a Ne-
spresso machine and fluffy bathrobes. A new annexe across the street has added more
suites and rooms that continue the theme of understated elegance.
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Portrait Suites
( 06 6938 0742;
www.portraitsuites.com
; Via Bocca di Leone 23; r €450-650; ; Flaminio)
Owned by the Ferragamo family, this is an exclusive residence with 14 exquisite suites
and not-huge, but opulent-feeling studios across six floors in an elegant townhouse, plus a
dreamy 360-degree roof terrace. There's no restaurant, but you can have meals delivered.
Breakfast is served in your room or on the terrace.
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