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At the top of the Spanish Steps, Sir Rocco's latest Italian hotel will be one of the most sylish new openings in Rome for many years. With contemporary interiors inspired by the era of the Grand Tour, there will be 104 rooms and suites, designed by Olga Polizzi in collaboration with Italian designer Tommaso Ziffer.
Michelin-starred chef Fulvio Pierangelini has designed menus for the Lobby Bistro and an elegant main restaurant, whilst the rooftop bar is the perfect spot for an apertivo overlooking the Roman rooftops. Open from May 2019.
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Villa Borghese: This elegant villa in the Borghese Gardens was founded by Cardinal Scipione and contains a wonderful collection of classical sculptures and Renaissance art. Highlights include works by Titian and Lotto as well as Canova’s sculpture of Pauline Bonaparte (closed Mondays).
Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel: Although best known for Michelangelo’s work in the Sistine Chapel and the Raphael Rooms, there is much more of interest including the Etruscan Museum, the Tapestries Gallery and the Vatican’s own important art collection (closed Sundays).
What more could anyone ask for? Delicious food, fine wine and cities steeped in fascinating culture - all included on my recent trip to northern Italy. Bologna, my first stop, is a city known for its culinary tradition, its elegant arcades and its two famous mediaeval towers. A mere 498 steps are all it takes to reach some of the most breath-taking panoramic views of the rooftops below. If…
View DetailsSince I joined Kirker almost ten years ago, I have ticked a number of items off my travel wish list, but a trip on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express has stubbornly remained at the top. So you can only imagine how thrilled I was when I had the opportunity to visit Florence and Venice, with a journey on the Orient Express back to London to crown the experience. I still…
View DetailsWhen I found out that I would have the opportunity to travel on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and then get the chance to stay at both the Cipriani and Villa San Michele I was understandably very excited and had very high expectations. I can now unquestionably say that I was not disappointed! The journey started on the charming British Pullman with its characterful carriages where a leisurely…
View DetailsOur whole experience was unforgettable thanks to Kirker. The little touches such as Prosecco on arrival and speedy boarding just made the whole experience even more memorable. Thank you Kirker for appreciating the importance holidays have in our increasingly stressed and busy existence.
Our expert reservations team regularly travel to a wide range of destinations to explore new cities, visit hotels and to research museums, galleries and restaurants so that we can offer the most up-to-date advice and recommendations.
