Resorts Magazine

C rossing the threshold of Hotel Maalot is like tak ing a fair ytale journey into the hear t of Rome, and entering a modern version of Alice’s Wonderland. Located on one of the capital ’s liveliest and busiest pedestrian streets leading to the nearby Trevi Fountain, this luxur y gem is a surprising oasis of tranquillit y and sophistication. But beware: in the Maalot, not all is as it seems. Star ting with its name, which rhymes with Camelot, this historic building, home of the great opera composer Gaetano Donizetti in the 19th centur y, now exudes a thoroughly modern elegance, with the prestige of a 5-star hotel and membership of Small Luxur y Hotels of the World. The Don Pasquale Restaurant, adjacent to the reception and bar, is reminiscent of a designer home, and is adorned with ironic works of ar t by Argentinian ar tist Stanley Gonczansk i. His bizarre por traits range from a lady with a lobster on her head to a prince in a feather duster, and the conser vator y- st yle dining room has elegant tables, an imposing skylight, a magnificent cr ystal chandelier and comfor table sofas in the shimmering tones of the Caribbean seas. Roma Hotel Maalot PALACE HOTEL | ROMA 36 R ESORTS M AGAZINE