A crossroads of culture and commerce since ancient times, Rome remains an important center for business today. However, as with all things Italian, business in Rome is done with a distinctive flair — think savvy suits, a cosmopolitan savoir-faire and an elegant address to rest your head. At GAYOT.com's Top 10 Business Hotels in Rome, which include former palaces and convents, guests can relax at the spa, indulge in butler service and stroll through private parks before hunkering down at on-site conference rooms and event spaces.
Hotel Sofitel Villa Borghese
As it gazes across the Villa Borghese park, this historic boutique hotel blends modern comfort with tasteful antiques in its guest rooms, meeting spaces and dining venues, which include Le 49 breakfast room, an ancient stable once used as a place of rest by Caravaggio.
Hotel Splendide Royal
Featuring an elegant seventh-floor dining terrace with sweeping city views, this former nineteenth-century palace offers warm hospitality and classic elegance for both leisure and business travelers.
Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & Spa
Surrounded by a botanical garden and looking onto the parkland of the Villa Borghese, this oasis was inspired by the city's patrician villas and offers a fine balance of work and play, from its dedicated Congress Centre to its cool urban spa.
The St. Regis Rome
A landmark property that blends Empire, Regency and Louis XV styles, this lavish hotel entices guests with signature amenities such as St. Regis butler service alongside a see-and-be-seen lobby bar and fresco-clad event and meeting spaces.
The Westin Excelsior, Rome
Host to dignitaries and celebrities since 1906, this celebrated Westin outpost boasts subdued style, fine dining directly on via Veneto and Villa Cupola, the largest suite in Europe.
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