Villa Maria Regina is a Modernist, four storey hotel, owned and run by the Sisters of Notre Dame since 1958. It is located directly adjacent to Monte Mario Park, seven kilometres from Vatican City. Air conditioned guestrooms are decorated in a simple, clean style and many offer views of the park. All are equipped with direct dial telephones, dial up Internet access, satellite television and minibars, and have bathrooms with bathrobes. Guests can take time to reflect in the Maria Regina chapel, enjoy light refreshments from the bar, watch television or read the papers by the fireplace in the lounge or admire the views from the sunny roof terrace. The concierge desk can offer information on local sites and activities, and with tour bookings or restaurant reservations. Meeting rooms are available for small groups, and it is possible to book the onsite restaurant for business events or celebrations. Practical amenities include room service, airport transport (fee and free parking on site. Monte Mario park is a popular area for walking and there are golf courses, swimming pools and tennis courts in the local area. Visitors are seven kilometres from Saint Peter's Basilica and the attractions of Rome's historic centre, such as the Spanish Steps and the Coliseum are within nine kilometres. Rome Fiumicino Airport is 45 kilometres away, and the approximate driving time is 50 minutes.