On a picturesque cobbled lane off of Via Borgognona, steps from Rome’s best designer boutiques, stands one of the city’s most distinguished five-star hotels. The Hotel d’Inghilterra was originally built in the mid-16th century as a guest residence for the noble Torlonia family, who lived in the nearby Palazzo Torlonia. Transformed into a hotel 150 years ago, the d’Inghilterra quickly became a favorite for the culturati and Hollywood types alike. Mark Twain and Elizabeth Taylor are among the hotel’s legendary patrons, attracted no doubt by its old-school charm and timeless luxury. Enjoy a craft cocktail away from the hustle and bustle of the streets at the Caffé Romano, one of Rome’s oldest hotel bars, or spend the evening taking in the sweeping views of Rome from a romantic private terrace. —Paulina Prosnitz

Paulina Prosnitz is an Associate Editor at AIR MAIL