Known
as “The Ambassadors’ Palace” (Palazzo degli
Ambasciatori) at the beginning of the XXth century
because it was built to host diplomats of the nearby
Embassies, the Ambasciatori Palace Hotel
in Rome is a historical building overlooking via
Veneto, one of the most renowned avenues in the
world.
Via Veneto crosses an ancient estate, transformed
after it was bought and remodeled by cardinal Prince
Ludovico Ludovisi in the early XVIIth century into
one of Rome’s most splendid and luxurious areas.
Now one hundred years old ( more precisely, since
2005), the hotel was built between 1900 and 1905
on plans drawn by the well-known architect
Carlo Busiri Vici. Between 1993 and 2001 it has
undergone various careful restorations which have
modernized the hotel, highlighting at the same time
its period décor. The polychrome stucco-work of
mouldings, ceilings, arches and capitals may now
be seen in its original splendour, as well as the
Brazilian granite columns, the marble and mosaic
flooring, and the intricate wrought- iron railings
of the grand staircase.
The
Conference Centre in the "Ambasciatori Palace"
is one of the most renowed in Rome for business
meetings, conferences, presentations, congresses. There are eleven meeting rooms and the seating is
from 10 to 200 people equipped with every modern comfort.
The
hotel has 151 rooms, including 11 Suites. All have
been tastefully decorated
and offer every comfort. Rooms are spacious and
bright, with fine upholstery and curtains; a special
touch is given by Venetian chandeliers, marble fireplaces
and period pieces of furniture. Mantainance is continual.
Most rooms are larger than the average in the same
hotel class; many of them have parquet flooring,
and bathrooms often have windows, large tubs and
Jacuzzis. Every room is equipped with air–conditioning,
closed-circuit Tv, Pc connection, radio, external
telephone lines, minibar and safe.
Dining
at "La Terrazza" , the hotel’s restaurant
on the first floor, is truly a gourmet experience.
As the name suggests, the small and elegant restaurant
opens out onto a terrace overlooking via Veneto,
which allows pleasant« al fresco » dining in season
and offers always a lovely backdrop.
La Terrazza
restaurant, which became well-known in the Twenties,
is highly rated by regular customers and patrons
on a visit to Rome, and also draws an international
clientele, as it serves both international fare
and the best of traditional Italian cuisine at excellent
standards. Chef Vanni dal Pan has trained with Europe’s
leading chefs but is also an accomplished expert
in Italian cuisine, especially the rich fare of
his native Veneto.
The wine-cellar is stocked so as to meet the requirements
of the most discerning palates. Guests are impeccably
catered for from early morning to midnight, after
which a night service is available. The Lounge Bar
is open at all times; a wide choice of cocktails
and long drinks can be prepared by the barman, while
for a relaxed evening there soft live piano music
until late. The high level of the Ambasciatori’s
cuisine guarantees an excellent standard for formal
dinners and working lunches, and for buffet occasions
such as wedding receptions, or conventions and conferences.
When
you step out of the Ambasciatori into via Veneto
another experience awaits you: this pulsating avenue,
and its atmosphere, has inspired the famous Fellini
film, La dolce vita, and is still nowadays very
lively and enjoyable. Actors and writers, but also
young people, couples and family groups are attracted
to the avenue night and day, as it has something
for everybody’s taste : elegants shops and boutiques,
de luxe hotels, restaurants, music at the Hard Rock
Cafè, or comfortable open-air sidewalk Cafés for
coffee or a bite to eat.