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Clive Walker samples the most luxurious and authentic hotels for C&I groups looking for La Dolce Vita in the Italian capital
Cavalieri Hilton
Overlooking the dome of St Peter's, Cavalieri Hilton is a firm favourite with UK agencies P&MM, Absolute Corporate Events, 1 Call Company and Parallel Blue. This five-star hotel has 3 70 rooms and conference space for 5,500. Spa options include an Olympic-size pool and Roman steam rooms, while its six restaurants include the Michelin three-starred La Pergola. Italian DMC see Italia used the venue for a recent Takeda conference. "Well run, excellent conference facilities and beautiful gardens for receptions," says see Italia director Sergio Gamba.
Web www.cavalieri-hilton.it
Intercontinental De La Ville
Perched atop the famous Spanish Steps is the Intercontinental De La Mile, a 16th-century neo-classical former convent. Renovated in 2003, this 192-room venue, handy for Piazza di Spagna and its designer shops, has 2 3 suites and four function spaces. Organisers can choose from the Alessandra room, holding 150 standing delegates, or the Rotonda, which seats 70. For smaller dinners, the Sistina seats 60 and the Europa just 12. Relaxation options include a small gym and beauty boutique.
Web www.intercontinental.com
Boscolo Exedra
Peugeot is one of the many corporates to grace this neo-classical palace, framed by the Piazza della Repubblica and Michelangelo's Basilica degli Angell. Boscolo Exedra offers 240 rooms, a rooftop garden with...