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Upon Arrival: Rome

However exciting it may be to have reached your destination, the first day of a trip can be taxing. Long flights are tiring, and hotels don’t always have rooms ready for check-in before mid-afternoon. Few travelers care to leap into their trip bleary-eyed, embarking on a full-day excursion, nor do they want to waste the day completely. In the spirit of finding a happy medium, we have outlined an ideal arrival day in Rome, depending on where you are staying.

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  • Late Breakfast: Take in the views of Rome over breakfast at the rooftop restaurant at the Hotel Eden.
  • Restore: Book at treatment at the hotel's Sonia Dakar spa.
  • Perfect Lunch: Try bistecca fiorentina (Tuscan steak) at Girarrosto Fiorentino, an old-world, elegant spot a few blocks from the Eden.
  • Culture Moment: Make a wish accompanied by a coin toss at the iconic Trevi Fountain
  • Shop Around: Shop the charming small galleries and boutiques on Via Margutta
  • Caffeinate: Stop by local café, La Buvette for a cappuccino and cornetto (Italian croissant)
  • Lovely Stroll: Wander through the Villa Borghese, a 148-acre park that houses the Galleria Borghese. It’s a beautiful leafy enclave in the middle of Rome and perfect for a stroll, jog or picnic near one of its many fountains.

Hotel: Hotel de Russie, Babuino 181 or Margutta 19

  • Late Breakfast: Enjoy a bite at your hotel
  • Restore: Ease into the day with a massage and steam/sauna at your hotel’s spa
  • Perfect Lunch: Enjoy some great people watching at the classic Dal Bolognese
  • Culture Moment: Visit the glorious Santa Maria del Popolo where you will find two Caravaggio paintings on display
  • Shop Around: Pop into the boutiques of your favorite Italian designers on Via Condotti
  • Caffeinate: Stop by the grand and historic Canova (think the equivalent of Café de Flore in Paris)
  • Lovely Stroll: Explore the gorgeous Borghese Gardens

Hotel: J.K. Place Roma or Portrait Roma

  • Late Breakfast: Cozy up in your hotel’s chic library
  • Restore: Take in the beauty of one of Rome’s first Roman Renaissance churches, Sant’Agostino
  • Perfect Lunch: Blend in the with the fashionable Romans over lunch at old-school Al Moro or upscale trattoria Ristorante Nino
  • Culture Moment: Duck into the Pantheon, located just 10-minutes walking from your hotel
  • Shop Around: Walk 15 minutes to Via di Monserrato, where there are a number of wonderful boutiques, including the can't-miss Chez Dédé
  • Caffeinate: Post up in the leafy garden of Hotel de Russie
  • Lovely Stroll: Meander through the beautiful streets on your way to Giolitti, one of Rome’s famous gelaterias
Contact Indagare for assistance planning a trip to Rome. Our specialists can book you at the property that is right for you, plan seamless travel transfers and arrange great activities, meals and special experiences.

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