Marriott Grand Flora Hotel, Rome
This handsome hotel, at the top of Via Veneto next to the Villa Borghese park, is something of a beacon on the Rome landscape, not least because it's painted deep pink. Opinions may differ about the color choice, but there's little doubt that Grand Hotel Flora's standard of excellence is among the highest in the city. No expense has been spared in decorating the rooms and suites. Each one is unique, and carefully chosen antiques grace them all; the bathrooms are the last word in ablution chic. There's a lovely roof-garden restaurant on the seventh floor and a large conference hall. 127 rooms, 24 suites. 2 restaurants, bar, business services, free parking.
