| What to expect: Couples and families stay at this hotel, away from city bustle but still very much in the center of town. The lobby is comfortable, with gilded, glass-topped tables and upholstered chairs. The hotel was built on the foundation of an old Roman court house, and the huge blocks of stone are still visible in the bar and lounge. Amenity highlights: The Cardinal has a large and sunny breakfast room, plenty of comfy leather chairs in the many lounges, and attentive staff. The Piazza Farnese, Campo di Fiori, Trastevere, and Piazza Navona are within a half-mile of the hotel. Insider tip: The nearby restaurants in the Campo di Fiori and Trastevere are some of the best (and most expensive) in Rome, and Trastevere has a lively selection of clubs. A daily market is held in the Campo, and a beautiful palace is in Piazza Farnese, 3 blocks away. |