This Christmas, for the first time ever, we were away for the holidays. The family arrived at Ciampino on the last flight into the Rome airport, according to our driver who took us to our delightful hotel The Lancelot.
It is right in the middle of the Eternal City on Via Capo D’Africa, a quiet street close to the Colosseum and a beautifully appointed family run place with friendly and gracious staff and interesting public areas with lots of games, books and antiques scattered around, not to mention a piano in the corner which was gently plinked and plonked in a festive manner during dinner times. We definitely struck lucky with this little gem and recommend it very highly to anyone who wants to get their Rome trip off to a great start (and how crucial is that.
Christmas Eve dinner commenced at 7.30p.m so in true Loudjazz style we arrived at 7.25, just in time to put a clean shirt on and freshen up the make up (not me- the wife and daughter you fool!).
The dining room was very elegant with ornate gilt mirrors, lots of candles and 10 large round tables laden with silverware, Christmassy flowers, plants, wine and candelabras. The tables seat 8 and you joined other guests at the table for dinner.
Ever get that wonderful feeling that comes with knowing you chose the right place? I got one of those as we were seated with a family from Reggio Emilia and helped myself to a very nice glass of Frascati from the bottles on the table.
Our dinner was very good; salmon carpaccio with pink peppercorns and rocket, then green cannelloni which was followed by grilled sea bass and then we finished off with a mango tart tatin with vanilla gelato perfumed with coconut batida..
The wine flowed freely and coffee arrived after which we had a little walk, ‘per digerire’ as they say over there, around the deserted streets of the ancient Rome Forum.
Altogether a great start to the hols.
Read my trip report on my webpage http://www.salvos.co.uk/diary/bl
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Unique Qualities: 1. Quiet street but minutes from the colloseum
2. Friendly English speaking staff who seemed happy to give good advice on dining, busses etc.
3. The place looks a little old fashioned but very beautiful. Get in the mood for the Eternal City!
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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$120-180
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Address: Via Capo d'Africa 47, , Rome, Lazio 00184
Directions: colloseum
Website: http://www.salvos.co.uk/diary/blog/index.php?show=0,12,2006
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