Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

The Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort tops a hill at the heart of Italy’s Eternal City. The Roman emperors of old would have appreciated its five-star amenities, from the Old Masters art that outshines pieces in most museums to the 370 regal guest rooms and suites brimming with luxuries such as travertine-marble baths, separate sitting and sleeping areas, and balconies.

The congress center houses some of the most extensive hotel meeting facilities in Europe, spanning nearly 96,000 square feet and able to host 5,500 attendees in total. The staff’s flair for the dramatic and distinctive event spaces have earned the hotel a reputation for outstanding theme parties, complete with sets, costumes, decorated backdrops, and talented performers. The venue options range from the open-air Chalet to the indoor Ellisse, an oval-shaped room where trompe l’oeil and architectural details transport guests directly to classic Rome.

To the delight of meeting guests, the hotel serves as an urban resort as much as a hotel. The Grand Spa Club pampers guests with signature beauty and relaxation treatments. Other leisure enticements include four swimming pools, a state-of-the art gym with Artis by Technogym equipment, Pilates and yoga rooms, two clay tennis courts, and 15 acres of lush Mediterranean gardens. One-of-a-kind offerings include high tea served beneath the hotel’s triptych of Tiepolo paintings and a nod to the ancient ethos in the form of gladiator training.