The Grand Hotel Parco dei Principi is superbly located in a privileged position bordering the exclusive Veneto-Parioli neighbourhoods, right next to the Villa Borghese gardens in the heart of Rome. The structure was painstaking refurbished by architect Giò Ponti, while the hotel's interior was designed and decorated by architects Massimo and Maurizio Papiri, whose aim was to recreate the opulence and richness of the patrician villas owned by Rome's nobility in the late 17th century. Beautiful wood panelling in the lobby, precious stuccoes and fabrics, valuable furniture pieces and classic artwork all add to make this hotel one of the most exclusive in Rome. The property features excellent meeting and banqueting facilities, as well as an Olympic-size swimming pool and fitness club, all set within the peaceful and lush surroundings of the botanic gardens. Dining options include the La Pomme bar and the award-winning Pauline Borghese Restaurant, the principle restaurant which overlooks the gardens and is considered by many to be unsurpassed on Rome's dining scene. The delightful guestrooms and magnificent suites, each lavishly furnished and featuring its own private terrace, all offer splendid views over the city which stretch over St Peter's, the Vatican, Rome's rooftops and domes, the beautiful Villa Borghese gardens and all the way out to the surrounding hills and the sea.