Hotelrome.net Blog : A guide to news and events in Rome

There is a lot to offer many different tastes and budgets for the intrepid tourist in Rome. Start your day enjoying a creamy cappuccino in our cosy hotel Yes-Hotel Rome. When you are well up and ready, you will be ready to begin exploring the Eternal City. Starting from Yes Hotel central Rome, perfectly located to walk around the city, Whether you are a romantic at heart or a history buff you won’t be disappointed with the time spent in this marvellous city. With over 2500 years of history behind it, Rome can certainly boast that it has the most extensive and impressive display of ancient ruins and buildings dating from many of the most important eras in history. It has also had an extremely rich and colourful history. It has been sacked several times, had a few civil wars and was fought over between church and state.

Since then however, things have calmed down and Rome is now again reaching the status it held several years ago as a city that has a lot to offer. The city of Rome itself is not the only thing that is rich and colourful. The Romans themselves are too. Extremely friendly, very entertaining and with just the right touch of eccentricity that makes watching, talking and interacting with them a completely separate but pleasant experience in itself.

Another of the many delights that can be experienced in the city and are without par are the culinary. From the simple rustic family run casalinga, to the trendy and up to date cuisine of the many bars and restaurants in the Campo de Fiori and Trastevere, there are many tastes to satisfy your curiosity and your appetite. However, along with the list of things you would generally do in Rome, for example, visiting the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, the simple things are usually the best. Pizza and ice-cream are definitely a must do. There are literally gelaterias and pizzerias on every corner and there is a lot of variety.There is nothing better than buying an ice-cream and going for a long leisurely stroll through Villa Borghese with its many tree lined avenues, maybe taking the time to visit the wonderful Galleria Borghese, from which the American Embassy in Rome is very close, and then looking out from the Pincio to gaze upon the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica.

Rome is definitely a pedestrian friendly city as most of the famous sites like the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Coloseum and Forum areas are all within walking distance from each other. Crossing the roads can also be another experience on its own. Take a deep breath and have faith in the white stripes painted on the ground. All in all Rome has the unique blend of the truly ancient with the modern. It also has the best specialist boutiques available, from food to clothing. While walking down Via del Corso and Via dei Condotti, you will find many things that will capture your eye. From clothing, music and all sorts of fashion extras and must haves, to posters and bookshops.

In the ancient world all roads did lead to Rome. Why not take some time out and let your road lead you there. At the end of your day you will eventually come back to your comfortable Yes Hotel rooms, where you will be happy to chill out before dining out.