This luxurious and unique apartment is on the third floor of a 16th century Palazzo, right in Via Condotti, one of Rome’s finest shopping streets, and a five minute walk from the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain. Steeped with history, and once the residence of Emperor Napoleon III, who lived here in 1830, the apartment has been restored to its original splendour. Entrance to the Palazzo is through massive wooden doors and along an arcade of Doric columns with ancient artefacts on display. Guests can reach the apartment by lift, or by the grand marble staircase lined with antique marble busts of Roman emperors.
The accommodation consists of three magnificent rooms (about 2350 square feet) with parquet floors, hand-stencilled walls, antique furnishings, huge oil paintings and 16th century tapestries. The master bedroom has a large canopied bed draped in beautiful fabrics and silks. One of the six huge oil paintings in the bedroom forms the headboard while another painting opens to reveal an exquisite marble bathroom. Modern amenities include air conditioning, multi-language satellite plasmaTV, DVD, Bose I-pod player, mini-bar, safe, fax and wi-fi internet access.
Optional additional accommodation is available in the recently restored, Blue Bedroom, which is reached via a wooden staircase (16 stairs), just off one of the reception rooms. The bedroom is so-called because of its blue and white Chinese vases , and it is charming and cosy although not as grand as the master bedroom in the Residenza.
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Two large reception rooms. Large master bedroom (king-size bed) with en-suite bathroom. Kitchenette. Guest WC.
Optional additional accommodation in the Blue Bedroom: The bedroom, measuring 20 sqm, has a double bed (which can also be made up as twin beds) and an en-suite bathroom with shower and bath and a small balcony.
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