Where to stay

Rome Cavalieri Walking through the palatial rome Cavalieri, perched on the leafy hill of Monte Mario, is like walking through one of the world’s best art galleries and a fantastic place to rest your head in the capital. Just 15 minutes from the Vatican City, the 53-year-old property is more than a hotel, it’s home to a museum-worthy assortment of master’s paintings, rare tapestries, French period furniture, exquisite sculptures and other artefacts. Guests can tune into the hotel’s iPod guide and take a leisurely tour through the collection. each of the 345 rooms and 25 suites are kingly and beautifully styled with navy and gold-stitched carpets, fresh flowers and marble bathrooms. opt for an Imperial rome view room (rates start at Dhs1,187) and wake up with a panorama of the eternal City in all its glory. Deep pockets? Pick the presidential suite, detailed with swarovski and Karl Lagerfeld, a huge terrace and Jacuzzi, and private access to La Pergola, heinz Beck’s three Michelin-starred restaurant.