“Within walking distance of some of Rome’s main sights, the quietly aristocratic, residential area of the Aventine with its handsome 19th-century villas and lush gardens has an almost villagey feel. The smartly-revamped Sant’ Anselmo has a gorgeous garden and is an oasis of calm. Most of the 34 romantic, luxurious bedrooms are themed (‘Gold’, ‘Romeo and Juliet’, ‘Poetry’). All have rich drapery, splendid bathrooms and touches of baroque glamour.”
