The Bar/Lounge at Babuino 181

"This palazzo near the Spanish Steps retains original details—a cast-iron railing and Italian marble staircase—and, come this spring, will have a marvelous rooftop bar for aperitivos"

"Chat on their roof-top terrace bar, or make use of those deluxe Frette bed furnishings"

"Leave Renaissance and baroque Italy far behind at this sleek, contemporary hotel, with relatively spacious rooms featuring Frette linens, iPod docks, and even a Nespresso machine for cappuccino and espresso lovers"

"There’s also a popular rooftop terrace breakfast room and cocktail lounge for guests"

"While no bargain for frugal folk, this demure version of Portrait Suites rents rooms for about one-half the cost, a savings that can easily be used to guests' advantage—Osklen has a shop a few doors down and Gucci is close by"