Venerable family-run hotel in Rome's historic core This hotel has 47 guestrooms, all of which are air-conditioned and soundproofed. All beds are singles (double rooms are two single beds pushed together) with dark wood headboards embossed with AC (Albergo Cesari). Some rooms overlook the Piazza di Pietra. All rooms have a gold and green color scheme, decorative prints, wooden parquet floors, and Turkish rugs. Seventeen of the peppermint-tiled bathrooms have tubs, otherwise they have power-shower stalls. All have bidets, heated towel rails, and hair dryers.
What to expect: Nineteenth-century writer Stendhal and Italian nationalist Mazzini both stayed at the Albergo Cesari, which has been a hotel since 1787. Located on a quiet street off the Via del Corso, a wide glass door leads into a pink marble-floored reception. Popular with politicians and other business travelers who appreciate the central location and quiet atmosphere of this family run hotel, it is also frequented by American, Australian, and European tourists.
Amenity highlights: The clean and efficient hotel occupies a historic building overlooking the former Stock Exchange with four floors of rooms accessible by lift from the marble-floored reception. The sunny breakfast room on the first floor offers a complimentary buffet breakfast, and there are two guest lounges at reception level offering complimentary Internet access, newspapers, an alcove bar, and television.
Insider tip: Take advantage of the knowledgeable concierge staff which prides itself on knowing the best happenings around town. Upcoming ticketed events can be booked through the concierge, if required. They will also point out the best local restaurants, according to your budget. The hotel has a sunny breakfast room decorated with light pink wallpaper, dark green chairs, and cotton tablecloths. Cereals, toast, boiled eggs, filter coffee, juices, Parmesan cheese, and salamis are available every morning from 7 AM to 10:30 AM, with cappuccino and espresso prepared to order by friendly staff.
Guests can relax in one of the two marble-floored guest lounges with green and pink color schemes. The larger one has 10 armchairs and Turkish rugs, complimentary newspapers, and a computer offering complimentary Internet access (ADSL). The smaller one has an alcove bar for guest use in the evening, more armchairs, and a television. Guests of the hotel enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning.
The hotel does not have its own restaurant, but there are several dining options within the surrounding area.
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