Valadier is in an ancient Palace with a curious and contradicting history. First it was a convent, then a brothel and finally a hotel in the 1950's. Today, thanks to the family, which owns and runs the Hotel Valadier you will find the maximum professionalism in its services as well as a cordial and convivial atmosphere. Finally the roof top restaurant is a delight to enjoy a days walking through Rome, to savour the sights and tastes! The hotel also owns its own enoteca pizzeria situated immediately next door.The rooftop terrace offers a peaceful respite and panoramic views of Rome's historic center. * A small business center features high-speed Internet access, printer, phone, and fax machine. In the basement are three handsomely appointed meeting rooms with marble floors of ebony and cream. * Breakfast Room - Breakfast buffet in a quiet room with wood-paneled walls, yellow-and-white linens, and fresh flowers. * Il Valentino - Sophisticated Mediterranean cuisine in an elegant room with cream-marble floor, cream walls, and chairs with misty-pink upholstery. Open daily for dinner only. * Il Brillo Parlante - Informal café and wine bar operated by the hotel and adjacent to the main building. Vaulted cellar space with terra-cotta-tile floor, rustic wooden furniture. Popular for brick-oven-baked pizzas, fresh salads, cheeses, and roasted meats. Signature dish is Cold Roast Beef with Cherry Tomatoes and Rocket. * The hotel features 60 air-conditioned rooms, each of which offers marble bath rooms of which many have benefited from refurbishment this year. Individual safety boxes, key-card, mini-bar, direct-dial phone, radio and satellite TV are part of the comprehensive list of facilities available. Each room offers a uniqueness, with careful attention to detail complementing the warm and elegant atmosphere. Situated between the Spanish steps and Piazza del Popolo, the hotel Valadier boasts one of the most beautiful positions within the heart of Rome where one can find the most exclusive shopping venues and major sights, all dominated by the glorious green of the Villa Borghese. Small, stylish hotel in Rome's historic center... * Fiumicino Airport - 35 Km * Trevi Fountain - 1 km * Spanish Steps - 0.5 km * Villa Borghese - 0.5 km * Pantheon - 1.5 km * Piazza Navona - 1.5 km * Piazza Venezia - 1.5 km * Roman Forum - 1.5 km * Colosseum - 2 km * Vatican City: St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Museums - 2.5 km * Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore - 3 km