Hotels in Italy The Duke Hotel

The Duke Hotel

4 stars www.thedukehotel.com

The Hotel Duke is situated in the center of Rome, in the city's exclusive Parioli district, between the glorious urban gardens of Villa Borghese and Villa Glori.

The hotel building was constructed in 1950 in sober Italian rationalist style. The hotel, with its elegant façade, large windows and flower filled balconies has all the air of a refined family home. The interiors combine classical bourgeois influences with that of an English Gentlemen's club, resulting a warm yet decidedly stylish environment. The Hotel Duke has 78 gracefully appointed guest bedrooms and suites offering every comfort and the latest in-room technology.

The hotel restaurant, "I Duchi", offers guests a truly delectable eating experience, serving excellent Italian and international cuisine. Those worried about the consequences a holiday in Rome may have on the waist line will be delighted to discover a number of delicious low fat dishes on the menu.

The Polo Lounge, situated in the heart of the hotel and featuring a magnificent stained glass domed ceiling, provides the perfect environment where to relax, whether by the huge marble fireplace or on comfortable sofas upholstered in luxurious damask. This is where guests partake in the Hotel Duke's legendary English Afternoon Tea or enjoy a range of drinks and light snacks available throughout the day.

The Hotel Duke is the exclusive venue for music soirees and jazz evenings in Rome, with world class musicians presenting their repertoires to a selected audience comprised of music connoisseurs and hotel guests. For those wishing to conduct business in Rome, the Hotel Duke offers a range of professional meeting and conference services and well equipped function rooms.

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The Duke Hotel - Location

The Duke Hotel is ideally positioned in the heart of the prestigious and elegant residential district of Parioli just off the center of Rome between the parks of Villa Borghese and Villa Glori; surrounded by many important diplomatic seats and legations to the Holy See near sites of cultural interest such as the Borghese Museum inside the Villa and the Modern Art Gallery within walking distance.