Residence di Ripetta

With 69 chic rooms, this former convent and girls' residence shows no signs of its 19th century austerity. Lightly hued, high ceilings and brilliantly illuminated, guests bask in a quaintness that is only augmented by the ever-so-cute retractable kitchens in the junior suites. Short or long-term guests share the residence's internal courtyard and rooftop terrace – welcome sanctuaries in the busy Tridente area, west of via del Corso and below Piazza del Popolo.

• Via di Ripetta 231, +39 06 323 1144, ripetta.it . Doubles from €195

Crossing Condotti

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If the very busy heart of Rome is where you want to be, then any one of the five tastefully designed rooms at Crossing Condotti will be the perfect escape from the chaos of Rome's favourite shopping area. Designed in classic chic with every modern amenity included, Crossing Condotti is more boutique than the luxury shops at its feet and far more comfortable. Though it's a nice hideaway, pets are not part of the picture, and neither are kitchens.

• Via Mario dei Fiori 28, +39 06 699 20633, crossingcondotti.com . Doubles from €180

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Palazzo Manfredi

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It may be more noted for the recent overhaul of its former incarnation Hotel Gladiatori, whose terrace view of the Colosseum is a knockout, but what packs a more potent punch are the hotel's five luxury apartments in the very sociable Monti quarter. Each its own Faberg egg of residential living, from the tiny Serpenti loft or big brother Serpenti penthouse, the apartments are lavishly decorated, some offering unforgettable views and all with kitchen or kitchenette and the Palazzo Manfredi's 24-hour concierge service.