Residenza Napoleone III

Rome, Italy[view map]

Best for: Children of all ages welcome; do bear in mind that the house is furnished with antiques, though.
Recommended rooms: Residenza Napoleone suite and the Blue Room are connected by a staircase and therefore are a family-friendly option. The Residenza suite is large enough to take an extra bed or cot.
Activities: The beautiful Villa Borghese park is only 10 or 15 minutes away on foot, and is a lovely place to take the kids. Otherwise, this child-friendly hotel can organise chauffeur-driven cars and sightseeing with a private tour guide, among other things. Rome is not short on stimulating sights and your children will love the Coliseum and Roman ruins. Try the 'Time Elevator' multimedia show at Via SS Apostoli 12; or the Bioparco, Rome's zoo.
Swimming pool: The swimming pool is about a 10-minute walk away.
Meals: The Residenza has a kitchenette and a fridge, handy for preparing and storing meals, baby food or milk.
Baby sitting: Can be arranged on request and costs approximately €50 an hour.
Baby listening: There are no monitors, so bring one with you if you're travelling with a baby.
Also: Cots can be provided.