47 Boutique Hotel, Rome

Located in the heart of the Velabro neighbourhood, the hotel is set away from the tourist crowds despite being near many major sights.

You're within walking distance of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. The Forum Boarium is just across the street.

By plane: London to Rome takes 2 hours 25 minutes; Manchester to Rome takes 2 hours 40 minutes - after which, it's a 35-minute drive to the hotel. Book flights to Rome.

There's an Art Deco feel and the vibe is informal. There are plenty of communal areas including the billiards table, private cinema (with film screening nights) and lounges, making it easy to mingle and socialise.

There are plenty of facilities: two restaurants, a billiards room, screening room, indoor lounge, outdoor courtyard, tea room, gym and a Turkish steam bath.

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Terrace
• Gym
• Spa
• Cinema
• Billiards room
• Family-friendly
• Bike hire
• Free Wi-Fi

There are numerous room types, ranging from classic rooms to suites - all are spacious with contemporary décor and impressive artwork. Marble bathrooms boast walk-in showers.

Room types: Classic, Classic with Terrace, Executive, Executive with Terrace, Deluxe, Deluxe with Terrace, Deluxe Plus, Suite, Junior Suite

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, hairdryer, Nespresso machine, air conditioning, TV, free Wi-Fi

There are two restaurants: Parole in Libertà for light dishes and 47 Circus Roofgarden restaurant offering reinvented Roman classics. We loved the city views and lamb with potatoes and thyme at the latter. There's also a breakfast room with buffet, a tea room and courtyard for aperitivo.

47 Circus Roofgarden: rooftop terrace restaurant, traditional Roman cuisine. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Parole in Libertà: bistro restaurant, modern Mediterranean cuisine. Open daily for dinner.