Reply To: Rome – 5* hotel advice

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The Intercontinental is a very new and very pleasant conversion of an old building. Service is impeccable, and, depending on what’s on your agenda, the location is good.

As a rule of thumb, though, avoid the big chains in European cities unless you have points to burn. In most cases, they are overpriced and cater primarily for the American market – which can only be regarded as a Good Thing if you have American tastes and want to wash down a club sandwich with an overpriced cocktail in blingy surroundings.