Mr & Mrs Smith Martius Private Suites

Once home to counts and cardinals, Rome hotel Martius Private Suites pairs the pedigree of a palazzo with the privacy of serviced apartments. This set of eight sumptuous suites are part of the Palazzo Lavaggi, built during the Renaissance and remodeled in 1830 for a family of blue-blooded Sicilians. Soaring ceilings, plush fabrics and grand bathrooms come as standard, and the largest suites have period features like frescoed ceilings and walls clad in coloured marble. No less impressive is the location: walk through a charming courtyard and set of thick wooden doors, and suddenly you’re on a cobbled street in the heart of the centro storico – you can stroll to the Pantheon in five minutes, the Trevi Fountain can be reached in under 10. Landmarks aside, you’ll also have some of Rome’s best wine bars, delis, pizza parlours and restaurants right on your doorstep.