Name: Rome Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Address: Rome, IT
Price range: From $1632

Rome Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria Hotel, RomeRome Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Rome, Italy has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 43 of 457 hotels we score in Rome. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Tripadvisor 4.1. Rooms from about $1,632 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria is a large luxury hotel on a 15-acre private Mediterranean park at the top of Monte Mario, with wide views over Rome and the Vatican. It has 345 rooms and 25 suites, each with its own balcony or terrace, and the interiors are filled with an extensive private art collection. Facilities include a full-service spa, three outdoor pools, a golf course, a gym, and the city's only restaurant holding three Michelin stars. It suits travellers who want a resort-style stay with space for children, and those happy to be away from the centre in exchange for the parkland and views. Some guests find the building's exterior imposing and the decor divisive.What stands out

Friendly, attentive staff

Spacious rooms with balconies

Panoramic views of Rome

Extensive spa and three pools

Watch out for

Imposing, unwelcoming exterior

Decor may not suit all tastes

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