The Bar/Lounge at Hotel Palazzo Manfredi ??? Small Luxury Hotels of the World

"A big selling point is the view from the rooftop bar and restaurant, which is, quite simply, stunning"

"This luxury boutique hotel stands out for its incredible views -- guests can take in the nearby Colosseum from the rooftop restaurant and lounge, as well as from their rooms (these view rooms cost a bit more)"

"Hotel Palazzo Manfredi has more well-rounded facilities than most of its ilk, and the rooftop restaurant and lounge with spellbinding views of the Colosseum has to be one of the most romantic and engaging perches in the city"

"Next to the Colosseum lie the remains of the ancient gladiators’ barracks and training grounds"

"A couple of favourites were Dar Poeta, located in the hip Trastevere neighbourhood, and the splendid wine bar Del Frate, about the best option around the Vatican: it served me some of the best carbonara I’ve ever eaten, complete with a distinctive and deliciously satisfying Roman pasta rigatoni"