HOTEL PACE HELVEZIA, Rome

Hotel Pace Helvezia offers a panoramic rooftop terrace with views over Piazza Venezia and Vittorio Emanuele's Monument. The terrace also looks out to the ancient Mercati di Traiano and St. Peter's Basilica visible at night. Guests can take bottles of wine or spirits purchased elsewhere to this sixth-floor space for evening relaxation.

The hotel has single, double, triple, and quadruple accommodations with classic furnishings, soft carpets, and tapestries. Rooms include air conditioning, a television, a mini fridge, a kettle with tea and coffee, and a safe box. Some rooms have a private balcony or a door opening to a large balcony with sunset views.

The hotel sits at the very heart of Rome, a 5-minute walk to the Trevi Fountain and 15 minutes to the Colosseum. Piazza Venezia and the Roman Forum are just steps away, with the Quirinale Hill and Spanish Steps also within walking distance. Many bus lines stop at the door for connections to Termini Train Station, the Vatican, and Trastevere.

A daily continental buffet breakfast is served from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m., offering cheese, ham, eggs, pastries, fruit, yogurt, granola, and hot drinks. Coffee from the machine is included, and the breakfast can be taken as a takeaway package for early departures. No other meals are served, but numerous restaurants such as Le Lanterne are a 1-2 minute walk away.

The hotel has a 24-hour front desk with concierge service, luggage storage, express check-in/check-out, and private check-in/check-out. A tour desk can arrange tickets and information, and car hire is available through the front desk. The lift serves all floors, and the shared lounge and TV area provide a space to socialize.

Location: 5 minutes from Trevi Fountain, 15 minutes from Colosseum

Rooftop: Panoramic terrace overlooking Piazza Venezia and Mercati di Traiano

Rooms: Single to quadruple accommodations with classic décor and private balcony options

Dining: Daily breakfast buffet with cheese, ham, eggs, pastries, and hot drinks until 10 a.m.

Services: 24-hour front desk, concierge, tour desk, and car hire