Mecenate Palace Hotel
C. Italy: Lazio: Rome
Located on the Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore, site of one of the most important and ancient churches in Rome, the hotel is a short walk from the Trevi Fountain, the Opera House, the Piazza di Spagna and other important museums, monuments and shopping areas. Named for a famous benefactor of the arts who lived in the area, the hotel was created from two 19th century palazzi. Rooms are beautifully furnished and equipped with soundproof double pane glass windows, in-room fax/computer connections, satellite television, and individual air conditioning control. WIFI connection is available throughout the whole hotel. There are three suites (two of them connect to double rooms for families), named after Roman poets, with whirlpool tubs. The Virgilio Suite opens onto a private rooftop terrace. The larger part of the rooftop is a garden, known as the "Terrazza dei Papi", part of which is enclosed as a year round breakfast room, with frescoes by a painter who worked on the sets of the film "The English Patient". The Café di Papa Sisto adjacent to the lobby serves coffee, croissants, snacks, aperitifs, afternoon tea as well as cocktails throughout the day and evening. The hotel does not encourage group bookings. If you are fortunate to be at the hotel for the Corpus Domini celebration, you can have an excellent view - from the hotel's roof garden - of the Pope giving the benediction on the steps of Santa Maria Maggiore.

Residenza Annex at the Mecenate Palace Hotel
The Mecenate Palace has created new executive rooms in the building adjoining the hotel. These newly renovated rooms boast modern amenities that are ideal for both business and leisure travelers such as DSL Internet access. The hardwood floors, cool colored fabrics, flat screen TVs, and modern artwork give the ten rooms a contemporary look and feel. Five of the rooms have kitchenettes which are perfect for long stays. The rooms include all hotel services - access via room key card, check in/out at the hotel's front desk, breakfast provided at the hotel, daily housekeeping, and 24 hour porterage service. Another nice touch is that all rooms have Jacuzzi tubs with hydro massage.