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Luxury atop the Spanish Steps

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Hotel Hassler Roma is the ultimate luxury hideaway in the Eternal City with warm, discreet hospitality that has attracted a cadre of devoted guest who return time and time again. Atop the Spanish Steps, within walking distance of the Villa Borghese Park, Via Veneto, Via Condotti, and the fashionable boutiques, the Hassler is the hotel of choice of celebrities, diplomats and statesmen, movie stars and film directors. Owned for over 100 years by a noted family of Swiss hoteliers, the current general manager is Roberto Wirth, who continues the family traditions without interruption.

The pride of the Hassler are its suites, many of which have private balconies or terraces with spectacular vistas on the golden skyline of Rome. Of particular note is the Penthouse, recently renovated with one of the largest terraces in the city; also the choice of la creme de la creme is the San Pietro suite, the Villa Medici suite and the three-bedroom Hassler suite.

At Imago, the newly renovated rooftop restaurant at the Hassler, guest can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as a superb Sunday brunch.  The restaurant is situated at one of the highest points in Rome and guests can enjoy the ever-changing panorama while relaxing in the artful combination of modern and classical decor.

There is also a state-of-the-art gym and the Hassler Wellness Club which offers massages, treatments, a steam bath, sauna and solarium tanning.

Work out on state-of-the-art Technogym equipment while enjoying a spectacular view of the Eternal City, including the St. Peter Church. Exclusively for guests of the Hassler, the gym provides a refreshing way to work out. The facilities of the Hassler Wellness Club include an open-air terrace where one can enjoy a choice of refreshing drinks or a light snack from their healthy menu. The sun beds available on the terrace will give you the opportunity to bask in the sun after a workout. Available by appointment, the Wellness Club offers an array of specialized massages and exclusive beauty treatments, a sauna and steam bath.

Hotel Hassler Roma
Location: 6 Piazza Trinita dei Monti, Rome, Italy 00187; 30 kilometers, 45 minutes by car to Fiumicino airport.

Luxury style: No detail is too small for the attentive staff at the Hassler. Long known as the most discreet of Rome’s luxury hideaways, service is with a capital “S” here from the lowliest chambermaid to the general manager.

What we’ve heard: Some top floor rooms have views to die for — request one in advance. For the ultimate, stay in one of the named suites.

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