The prestigious Hotel Majestic, boasting a history of more than 100 years of hostelry, occupies the Villa Ludovisi and is located among the boutiques of Via Veneto, 500 meters from the Spanish Steps. The 98 air conditioned guestrooms feature classical décor including some original antiques and rich silk fabrics, and white marble bathrooms. All include slippers and bathrobes, cable television with pay movies, minibars and writing desks with Internet ports. Suites have separate sitting areas and jetted tubs in the bathroom.
Guests can work out round the clock in the 24-hour state- of-the-art fitness center, incorporating cardiovascular and resistance equipment, sauna and relaxation area. Deep red carpets and opulent drapes define traditional grandeur in the refined restaurant, where fine china and silverware and crisp linen adorn the tables. Traditional Italian cuisine with a contemporary twist is on the menu at lunch and dinner and a pianist provides live music every evening. The bar-brasserie serves regional cuisine and drinks throughout the day with nightly live music. The hotel offers 24-hour room service and staff on the 24-hour front desk can provide local information and help organize excursions. Facilities for business guests include conference and meeting rooms, high speed Internet access, and secretarial and translation services. Other amenities include valet parking, currency exchange and childcare services. The hotel's central location means that many of the Eternal City's major sights are within walking distance. The Spanish steps, Piazza de Popolo, Borghese Park and Trevi Fountain are within one kilometer and the Coliseum is around 1.5 kilometers away. Rome Fiumicino airport is 30 kilometers and a 45 minute drive away.There is an ex press train service every 30 minutes to Rome's Termini train station (journey time 30 minutes). A single ticket costs ¬9.50. Taxis are readily available at the airport, but take a licensed metered taxi only. An airport surcharge is payable.A taxi to the city center will cost ¬50-60.From Termini station it is two stops to Piazza Barberini metro station,150 meters from the hotel; expect a taxi from Termini to the hotel to cost around ¬10.
