The 1960s-era facade of this large, seven-story hotel contrasts with the turn-of-the-20th-century Italian court decor, and the extensive botanical garden, right on the border of the exclusive Parioli district and the Villa Borghese park, adds an outdoorsy touch. The result is a combination of traditional elegance and contemporary pleasure: picture windows in every room with views over an ocean of green, surmounted by St. Peter's dome; a wonderful free-form swimming pool; a piano bar with stained glass and carved walnut appointments; and chamber music in the garden.
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