Albergo Del Senato

Location.

Admission is free. As the sun moves, striking patterns of light illuminate the walls and floors of porphyry, granite and yellow marble. The only natural light enters through an unglazed oculus at the center of the dome and through the bronze doors to the portico. It is the best-preserved of all Roman buildings and the oldest important building in the world with its original roof intact. The Pantheon, directly across from the hotel, was originally built as a temple to the seven deities of the seven planets, but has been a Christian church since the 7th century.

Expert Tip. All rooms feature minibars, safes and marble bathrooms. The 57 air- conditioned guestrooms at the Albergo Del Senato are decorated with antique furniture, patterned wallpaper, rich fabrics and heavy drapes.

Guestrooms. The breakfast room serves a continental buffet surrounded by Italian artwork and architecture. The hotel's late- night cocktail bar extends onto the roof terrace in the summer months, enabling patrons to enjoy a panoramic view of Rome. Framed by arched doorways and complimented with pecan-colored wood, the 24-hour front desk's multilingual staff provides express check-in/check-out services. Diamond patterns in the marble floors, area rugs and chandeliers decorate the Albergo Del Senato's lobby.

Hotel Features. Leonardo da Vinci Airport is 30 kilometers from the hotel. The Trevi Fountain, immortalized by Fellini's film, 'La Dolce Vita', is 500 meters away, and the Coliseum and Ste Peter's Cathedral are both within three kilometers. Several of Rome's historical landmarks are nearby. The Albergo del Senato in Rome, Italy is a Baroque and Renaissance-inspired hotel, located on the Piazza della Rotonda, directly opposite the Pantheon.