If you want 19th-century Rome, look elsewhere: If you prefer a hyper-modern atmosphere, the Es. Hotel is for you. This hotel is so dramatic, innovative, and high-tech that its opening sparked a bit of environmental recovery in the old but decaying Esquilino quarter on the fringe of the Termini. A government-rated five-star luxe hotel, it is posh and severe, yet comfortably modern.
Don't judge the hotel by its rather dull seven-story exterior, which resembles an office building. Inside, the lobby showcases the ruins of a 2nd-century-A.D. Roman road. The midsize to spacious bedrooms emphasize minimalist Japanese designs, with wool rugs, glass desks, and plastic chairs in either orange or pea green. Rooms are soundproof; some open onto balconies with city views. In summer, a sun deck and pool are available. Especially alluring is the top-floor fitness center and the on-site spa.
Facilities:
2 restaurants; bar; babysitting; concierge; exercise room; outdoor pool; room service; spa
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