Hotel Artemide

Hotel Artemide occupies a building on Via Nazionale, the broad shopping street that runs from Piazza della Repubblica towards Piazza Venezia, a few minutes' walk from Termini station. It is an independent boutique hotel that makes a practical base for travellers arriving by train who still want to explore the centre on foot, with the Trevi Fountain, the Quirinal Palace and the Monti district all within walking distance.

Room categories range from Basic and Comfort rooms to Deluxe rooms, a Junior Suite and a Honeymoon Suite, so there are options for solo travellers, couples and those looking for more space. Rooms are classic in style and well equipped for a city stay. Ask for a room at the back of the building if you are sensitive to street noise, as Via Nazionale is a busy road with buses and traffic during the day.

On the top floor, the Ambrosia Rooftop Restaurant and Bar serves creative takes on traditional Italian cooking with fine wines and views over the city's rooftops, and it is a pleasant place for an evening drink after a day of sightseeing. The Artemís Spa is an intimate, softly lit space designed for relaxation after long days on your feet. The rooftop also hosts occasional special evenings, such as themed dinners with live music.

Booking directly on the hotel's website brings a best-rate guarantee, a welcome drink and a discount on a future stay. The hotel suits couples, business travellers and families who want a comfortable, central base at a mid-range to upper-mid-range price. Enquiries can be sent to [email protected] or made by phone on +39 06 489911.

The hotel is at Via Nazionale 22. Repubblica station on Metro Line A is about five minutes' walk away, and Termini, with its metro lines, airport trains and buses, is within ten minutes. Piazza della Repubblica and the Baths of Diocletian, now part of the National Roman Museum, are close by, as is the basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli. Walking downhill along Via Nazionale leads towards the Monti district, with its restaurants and bars, and on to the Imperial Fora and the Colosseum in around 20 minutes.