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All photos courtesy of the Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

I woke from a deep, coma-like sleep.  Not entirely sure where I was\u2026the celestial-looking ceiling above me seemed to ooze Heaven. Nimbus poufs of feathery clouds loomed languidly over my head\u2026hints of statuary, or Cupids, or angelic cherubs, sketched in sorbet colors,floated gracefully on the canopy above my head.  Jet lag being what it is, it took me a few minutes to realize I was in a different kind of Heaven on Earth. I was in the Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese, floating on its signature-branded Sofitel MyBed, my body a limp whirl of protoplasm atop a bowl of weightless cotton candy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As is fairly standard with an overnight flight from the States, I arrived in the early morn to the elegant, superbly located Sofitel, which was mercifully a mere half-hour from the airport. A stroke of luck\u2014and it is rarely the case\u2014the Foreign-Travel Fairy had somehow sprinkled her magic over the reservation roster for that day, and I was able to glide into my room early in the day, shower, and collapse\u2014although I soaked up the stunning view from my room first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The welcoming staff, perched behind two handsome, geometrically-carved, boulder-like desks, both burnished to gleaming perfection, had encouraged a snooze to re-energize my dazed circadian rhythm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And I had followed that sound advice, but not before dipping my hand into a few of the clear glass goblets and apothecary-style chalices on the shelves in the intimate lobby,so I could swoop up a few Italian sweets. Then, I waltzed upstairs to my handsomely appointed chamber, where elegant, modern furniture beckoned: A dusty-gray-velvet recamier welcomed my luggage at the foot of the bed\u2014such a refined resting spot for piles of clothing, as I fished for a sleep shirt. All this sophisticated design is from the artful hands of Jean Philippe Nuel, both architect and designer of the property.\u00a0 He has sculpted a classy and classic masterpiece.\u00a0 After dousing myself with the sweet-smelling Diptyque toiletries in the marble-clad shower, it was nap time. And sleep, I did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This charming, five-star hotel is housed in a former 19th-century Roman palazzo, and is ideally located within walking distance of all that I wanted to drink in that first half-day, before I began serious sight-seeing and reacquainting myself with all that is Roman in my half-Italian blood.  Trevi Fountain, Villa Medici, the Spanish Steps (and all its glorious, adjacent shopping), and, of course, the splendor and majesty of the gardens of the Villa Borghese. (For sojourns farther afield, the Barberini metro station is just a six-minute stroll away.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An intimate hotel by most yardsticks (71 rooms and seven suites), it still offers the more grandiose (included with your tariff) breakfasts Americans have come to expect in Europe, where lavish spreads overwhelm\u2026what shall I have first?  The French toast?  The waffles?  The pancakes?  A custom-crafted omelette?  Cereals? Healthy, home-crafted yogurt, berries, and grains?  Or sinful pastries? No matter what you select for breakfast, your meal will be all the more enhanced and enjoyed because you\u2019ll be dining in the hotel\u2019s rooftop restaurant, Settimo, with a 360-degree view, including St. Peter\u2019s Basilica, the Villa Borghese gardens, and those famous pines of Rome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The mosaic-laden floor is awash with large botanically inspired garden motifs, created with chunky,stone inlays, in earth tones of raw umber, burnt sienna, and chestnut, or ofsage, pine, celadon, loden, and sea foam.  The lush fabrics on the chairs\u2014saturated turquoise velvet accented with more lavish, forest-green florals-on-steroids\u2014are all complimented by actual foliage. Even the hanging, lantern-style, indoor lighting fixtures are covered in cannon-shaped shades, florid with floral and leafy motifs. If you\u2019re fortunate, you can snag an outdoor table and drink in all that Roman scenery, along with a high-octane shot of espresso to kick off the morning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you are enjoying La Dolce Vita completely, then allow that crackerjack staff at the front desk plan your days:\u00a0 There are family packages available that include gladiator school, gelato workshops, horseback riding, and stargazing like a Roman astronomer; or ask about the hotel\u2019s multi-day foodie tour, created with Lauren Caramico of Davvero Rome, one of the city\u2019s leading culinary influencers and tour guides. Some of the days\u2019 activities in that package might include truffle-hunting, kayaking, or wine-tasting. The hotel can also arrange for private city tours, in a vintage Fiat on the back of a Vespa (I did this and I loved both the Vespa and the guy driving it!).\u00a0 For fashionista and culinary devotees, there are individualized tours, highlighting shopping and wardrobe-styling (for men and women)a la Romagna<\/em>, or yoga among the ruins, or cooking classes, among the custom-crafted excursions.Ask about the film-inspired sightseeing tour (think \u201cRoman Holiday,\u201d\u201cAngels and Demons\u201d, and, of course, \u201cLa Dolce Vita,\u201d among the many celluloid visions of Rome). There are even special packages for you and your four-legged BFF (Bark in the Park, is a picnic in the Villa Borghese garden; there is also ozone bath therapy Fido and dog-sitters available around the clock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the end of the day, though, you\u2019ll be thrilled to return to Settimo, to enjoy sunset and a sun downer. The trip up to the seventh floor is in an elevator that is about as good as an elevator can get, anywhere, courtesy of a fantasy garden on the walls: Floor-to-ceiling floral prints, walls awash with trellises and oversize, lavish, grandiose flowers.I wish I could have had more than two dinners at Settimo, as there was so much more I wanted to sample, but suffice it to say, everything I ate was toothsome, savory, and satisfying.  A lovely menu is available for that aperitivo <\/em>and dinner, as well.  A sampling of dinner fare: Crispy tuna millefeuille <\/em>with avocado cream, red radish, and accented with aged Modena balsamic vinegar; velvety Romanesco courgettes<\/em>, bread crumbs, and toasted almonds; Roman saltimbocca<\/em> veal fillet, pan-fried with chicory and stewed onions.  And top it off with a cherry cr\u00e8me brul\u00e9e <\/em>or traditional tiramis\u00f9<\/em> with crunchy chocolate.  No matter what you order, it will be a winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Regardless of how many nights you stay, you\u2019ll want more. This is a tribute to the comfortable, but detail-oriented, service delivered by the attentive and caring staff\u2014and by those angels on the ceiling in your room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional info:  sofitelrome.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a9   Ruth J. Katz  2024  All Rights Reserved<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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