The Cool of Rome

The Cool of Rome: Lazio

A mere five minutes' walk from Campidoglio and Piazza Venezia, the prime position of this Rome home is incredible, but perhaps what's more impressive is that despite the central location, guests here get the run of an expansive palazzo that wouldn't look out of place in the Italian countryside.

Spread across three levels, you're actually looking at two independent apartments stacked on top of the other, although it's perfectly easy to share these spaces if you're coming in a large group. The first is on the ground floor, where you'll find high ceilings, a large dining room and a pair of wooden doors that lead out to an equally spacious terrace complete with plenty of shady seating.

The next two levels above this comprise the second apartment. The same contemporary approach to design has been embraced, but there are a couple of standout features up here — namely the Jacuzzi and sauna in the master bedroom that you have to hope the occupants are generous enough to share access to.

When you want to see more of the city's most famous sights, you couldn't have wished for a better spot. The Pantheon is a ten-minute walk in one direction, while the Colosseum takes just over a quarter of an hour the opposite way.

Home truths:
*The home starts on the first floor and is spread over the next three levels, so it might not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility
*The building has no car parking space, but Venezia metro station is three minutes' walk away
*A cot, high chair and children's books and toys can be provided if required