Rome’s got no shortage of hip boutiques with buzzing lobby scenes - this one aims for something entirely different. A few minutes from the Spanish Steps, this hotel’s neat, cream-colored exterior gives way to a modest lobby that reinforces the kind of place it is: a private and serene urban retreat. The three-day Roma Pass offers free entrance to the first two museums visited and discounts on the others, as well as free public transport.Mario de Fiori 37 is one of a small handful of boutique hotels owned by Alberto Moncada, whose skill at converting centuries-old townhouses into apartment-style hotels has resulted in some remarkable, intimate accommodations in one of Rome’s most vibrant - and tourist-saturated - neighborhoods. It may be purchased at the Colosseum, Baths of Caracalla and the four museums that comprise the National Museum of Rome (Palazzo Massimo, Palazzo Altemps, Baths of Diocletian and Balbi Crypt). The ‘Archaeologia Card’ allows access to nine major archaeological sites in Rome, with discounts on audio guides and guided tours. Cycling is a popular option and especially good for getting around the historic centre: there are bike-sharing racks on most of the piazzas. Renting a car isn’t recommended as the traffic is usually awful and parking is almost impossible. Also watch for drivers switching to the more expensive tariff 2 – tariff 1 is standard within the GRA ring road. Licensed taxis are white or yellow, with ‘SPQR’ on the doors don’t get in an unauthorised taxi. You can’t hail taxis on the street – they must be booked or hailed at taxi ranks. Walking around the compact historic centre is the best way to admire its many sights – and discover its hidden secrets.
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