For a genuine full immersion in the history of Rome it would be hard to beat the venerable five hundred and forty-year old Albergo del Sole on the Pantheon Square. Founded in 1467, when it was known as the Locanda del Montone (the Ram Inn), this former hostelry has had many illustrious guests, including the poet Ariosto, author of Orlando Furioso, the German Emperor Frederick III, the composer Mascagni, author of Cavalleria Rusticana and 20th century French writer Jean Paul Sartre.
The Albergo del Sole is not only Rome's oldest hotel, it is also one of its most romantic. Tastefully renovated in recent years, it has preserved many of its delightful old features, such as the terracotta-tiled floors and 17th century frescoes in the foyer. The bedrooms and suites are all individual and supremely comfortable. A haven of quiet on the busy Pantheon square, you are greeted at the entrance by the soothing sound of water falling down the glass wall enclosing the indoor patio garden. Where better to enjoy your coffee in the heart of Rome than at your breakfast table on the terrace above the patio garden - quiet and secluded, and yet just round the corner from the Pantheon?
For information: www.hotelsolealpantheon.com
Tel. (0039) 06/6780441
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