This conference hotel is housed in an historic villa built in 1800 and features a garden and a terrace. It has been completely refurbished, and is once again resplendent as in the days of 'La Dolce Vita', when it was a meeting point for all occasions. It comprises a total of 85 rooms, spread over 4 storeys. The elegant restaurant, divided into 3 separate rooms can cater for up to 600 people. The conference centre holds up to 250 people and is equipped with the latest audio and video systems. Further facilities at this air-conditioned establishment include a lobby area with 24-hour reception, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, a cloakroom and lift access as well as a bar, WLAN access point (charges apply), and room service (for an additional fee). There is parking available for those arriving by car. This hotel stands out amongst the vast range of hotels and guesthouses in Rome through its location. The Eternal City lies before it, the Castel Gandolfo (the Pope's summer residence) is adjacent and it is surrounded by the castles and stately homes of Rome. The location of this hotel, close to the Via Appia, on a hill which offers a 360° panorama of the urban landscape of the capital, the Lazio coast and the hills of Rome, makes it an ideal base for those combining pleasure with business in the city, and for those who wish to enjoy excursions and sightseeing trips. The hotel is around 6 km from Ciampino airport and some 40 km from Fiumicino airport.