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Located in the heart of Rome, this Albergo's got Sole. The 58-room hotel, just off the Campo de' Fiori, is a class-act with an ancient history to boot.
The Albergo del Sole has the distinction of being the oldest hotel in Rome. A Roman theater constructed dating back to 61 B.C. once stood in the hotel's current location, and bits of the old showplace still turn up in the hotel's parking garage.
Generally speaking, rooms are spacious with high ceilings and modern bathrooms with glass shower stalls. Terra-cotta tiles, antique dressers and side tables, and fans round out the look. Most rooms face either the large, flower-filled courtyard or a second, smaller courtyard. Rooms facing the street offer the best views and keep noise out when double-paned windows are closed. However, air-conditioning is not available, so these rooms will probably be loud during the steamy months.
On the first floor, the Sole has a spiffy salon with a chandelier, mosaic floor, antique furnishings, and paintings. The top floor garden spans nearly the entire building, including the fourth-floor balconies that overlook the picturesque courtyard.
Finally, the Sole's prices are fair for the quality of accommodation they offer. We're glad the Albergo del Sole has held on to its ancient Roman roots.
Note: The hotel's elevator is located up a flight of stairs.
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