Rome: Where to Stay: Family Friendly: Rome Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria

Rome Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria

The first European property in the Waldorf Astoria crown, this hotel, at the northwestern end of the city, has the feel of a full-fledged resort. With fifteen acres of grounds, including a large pool near a grove of palm, umbrella pine, oak and magnolia trees, the Cavalieri, as it’s often called, offers a haven for when the city’s crowds become overwhelming. Don’t be put off by the exterior, which resembles a circa-1960 coastal condo complex; the hotel has every modern amenity. There’s even a three-Michelin-star restaurant, La Pergola, on the premises. If you are traveling as a family, the large guest rooms will give everyone more breathing space than at most city center hotels, and you’ll appreciate the children’s pool. There’s also a spa with water treatments and personal trainers. Rooms from $400.

What’s new: The hotel has begun lending guests MusicBox devices with various walking tours of the city.