The massive 13th century Torre Colonna used to be a defensive tower, a key point on the extensive Roman estates of the powerful Colonna family. It is now a very cleverly converted five-bedroom guest house. The location is perfect, very near Piazza Venezia. The Torre Colonna looks austere from the outside but is very seductive within - medieval minimalism with understated but unignorably lush touches of modernity. For example, a spiral staircase made of glass rises to the roof terrace where one can see Trajan's Column from the Jacuzzi. Breakfast is served at the top of the tower in a dramatically painted scarlet room with leather sofas. The contemporary Italian artist Natino Chirico exhibits at the hotel.
Via delle Tre Cannelle, 18
00187 - Rome
Managers: Gianni Montanari
and Sarah Hawker
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