Basic Information About Rome

Immortalised on the silver screen, Rome is every bit as exciting, glamorous, historic and romantic as you would imagine. There are iconic monuments and Roman ruins at every turn, and the energy of the locals embodies the very essence of the Italian spirit. Stay in a luxury villa with driver service in Rome and you will never be far from the action of the city.

The Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and the Vatican – where do you start with Rome’s many attractions? Yet Rome is much more than a beautiful ancient capital city full of famous buildings. It is pulsing with life and is at the centre of modern Italian culture.

The fashionable cafes and restaurants of the Trastevere district are a great place for an evening away from your luxury villa should you wish to experience Rome’s vibrant nightlife and indulge in the timeless art of people-watching. Why not visit the opera, or coincide your visit with the annual wine festival or the Rome Independent Film Festival (both in March)?

Rome offers so much to explore on a luxury holiday here that it is impossible to take it all in. From the chic boutiques to the fascinating museums, the guided city tours to the art galleries, there is something for everyone on a luxury villa holiday here. Just beyond the city centre are green and shady districts such as Villa Borghese and Monteverde, overlooking the metropolis.

The Best Time to Visit Rome

Rome gets fairly warm during the summer months, June to August, whilst the cooler and quieter times are November and February. Daytime temperatures average around 30 degrees in July and August and rarely go below freezing in the winter. December is a wonderful time of year for a spot of Christmas shopping and sightseeing without the crowds.

What We Love About Rome

Rome never fails to disappoint, and we love the vibrancy and beauty of the Eternal City. Where else can you live La Dolce Vita amid so much history, culture and Italian passion?

Getting to Rome

Rome’s main international airport is Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino (FCO) and there is also Rome Ciampino (CIA). Both airports are around a 1-hour drive to the city centre.

The Best Places To Eat and Drink in Rome

Sitting at a pavement table with a refreshing drink, watching the world go by is a very popular pastime when on a luxury villa holiday in Rome. There are endless little cafes, trattorias and bars on the many beautiful piazzas and side streets of the city where you can soak up the Roman atmosphere.

Head to the Centro Storico, and the chic districts of Trastevere and Testaccio for trendy bars such as Anima, or Freni e Frizioni. Italian pasta, pizzas and hearty regional dishes can be found everywhere, but some of the best classic Italian restaurants to try are Fratelli More or Mercerie for a unique twist on the classics, serving bite-size lasagnas and cannelloni from a Michelin chef.

For a truly glamorous night out away from the peace of your luxury villa, you will find that Rome has several big-ticket Michelin-starred restaurants, many of which are clustered around the top of the exclusive Via Veneto. These include the modernist style Open Colonna, the Imago with its fabulous views, and the intimate Il Pagliaccio.