There’s no better way to embrace the history of Rome than to stay in a former 17th-century palace. This apartment’s building embraces the spirit of the “grandezza romana” with its ornate doorway just next to a local pizzeria and marble statues in the ancient stairwell. Stepping into the apartment itself you’re met with grand, high ceilings and a traditional parquet floor. Old double doors let the space flow from the living room, to the dining room and a bijou little kitchen. You’re in a prime location here too. Apart from the buzzing pizzeria literally on your doorstep, there is myriad local trattoria serving up plates of carbonara and tiramisu in the historic streets around you. It’s a seven-minute stroll to Piazza di Spanga (where the Spanish Steps are) and the Trevi Fountain is one minute's walk away, showing just how central this apartment is. Home truths: *The kitchen is sunny but rather compact, but there are plenty of restaurants on your doorstep *Your host can arrange a travel cot and children's books and toys, just ask *There is no parking with this apartment and it's in a limited traffic zone so if you are arriving by car you should park at a paid public lot outside the LTZ *One minute's walk from the Trevi Fountain, you're in the heart of historic Rome and may hear some chatter from the street as a result *Pets are welcome, but check with the host before booking if you plan to bring a furry friend *Two guests will be on the pull-out sofa in the living room at full capacity