Set in an 18th century villa, the Grand Hotel del Gianicolo is located on Gianicolo Hill with views over the Vatican, two kilometres from Rome's historic centre.

The 48 air conditioned guestrooms are decorated in rich shades of red, gold and green with dark wood furniture. All are equipped with satellite television, minibars, telephones, Internet connections, desks and safes. Bathrooms have hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can start the day with buffet breakfast each morning, and enjoy drinks and snacks throughout the day in the bar or al fresco in the gardens. Lazy afternoons can be spent relaxing by the outdoor pool, or strolling in the hotel gardens.

Room service is available and multilingual staff on the 24 hour front desk can offer advice on the city's attractions, book restaurants, and arrange tours or transport to the airport.

For business travellers there are meeting and conference rooms, as well as wireless Internet access. Guests arriving by car can park at the hotel for a surcharge.

Just 400 metres away, the Passeggiata del Gianicolo is a hilltop terrace offering views across the city, and the historic Trastevere district, with its bars, restaurants and lively piazzas is within one kilometre.

Rome Fiumicino Airport is 25 kilometres (15.5 miles) away.