Hotel Splendide Royal (Rome)
C. Italy: Lazio: Rome
After a top to bottom renovation, this outstanding five-star property has it all. It enjoys a prime location just above the well-known Hotel Eden across the street from the Borghese Gardens, a short walk from the Via Veneto and the Spanish Steps. The building itself was originally a palazzo dating from 1890. The hotel is now so highly regarded by JDB clients, it is one of JDB's top selling hotels in Italy.

Great care was taken and an enormous investment made in the renovation. The reception rooms on the ground floor are welcoming and beautifully appointed. The spacious rooms and suites feature Carrara marble bathrooms, antique furnishings, elegant fabrics and double-pane glass windows. About one third of the rooms have large walk-out terraces, most of which face the beautiful Borghese Gardens.

One of the most highly prized features of the hotel is its panoramic rooftop restaurant, Mirabelle, awarded a well-deserved Michelin Star. The restaurant features Mediterranean cuisine and offers dining on an outside terrace with a splendid view of the gardens. There is a bar adjacent to the restaurant where guests can relax after a hectic day of touring and shopping in the Eternal City. There are several private function rooms for small group meetings or private dining.

The icing on the cake is the hotel's excellent staff - a reflection of top management - that treats every guest as a VIP.