The Westin Excelsior, Rome

Inaugurated in 1906, The Westin Excelsior, Rome has stood for over a century as one of the capital's most iconic luxury hotels. It sits on Via Vittorio Veneto, between the Spanish Steps and the Borghese Gardens, and its magnificent Belle Epoque architecture, panoramic terraces and richly appointed interiors make it one of the great classic addresses in the Eternal City. The hotel offers 281 rooms and 35 Signature Suites, including Villa La Cupola, set across two floors on the rooftop with private terraces and widely regarded as one of the most spectacular suites in Europe. Dining runs from Restaurant Doney on Via Veneto to the ORVM Bar and the VINORVM wine cellar, with a spa, steam bath and WestinWORKOUT fitness studio on site. For events there are 12 meeting and event spaces totalling 1,687 sqm, with 10 breakout rooms. The Giardino d'Inverno winter garden is the main classic ballroom, seating 240 for banqueting, while the Ludovisi and Borghese ballrooms each hold 220 and can be combined for conferences of up to 440 guests. The Trianon and Boncompagni take 99 each, with the Galleria, Campidoglio, Verde, Pincio, Fori and Ivory rooms for breakouts, boardroom meetings and private dining. Larger social events and weddings can be staged for anything from 2 to 600 guests, making the Excelsior a strong option for conventions, press conferences, gala dinners and residential programmes in central Rome.