Gourmet indulgence at the five-star Hotel d'Inghilterra

Luxury family breaks at the four-star all-suite Residenza di Ripetta

After months of political insecurity in Italy's capital, Romans are ready to celebrate the city's 2,766th birthday this Sunday, 21 April.

The Eternal City is busy preparing itself for the festivities, concerts and special events to celebrate 'Natale di Roma', or the founding of the city by Romulus and Remus in 753 BC.  

Amid the costume parades, street stalls, performances, battle re-enactments and general merrymaking, you can expect a breath-taking fireworks display in the evening against the backdrop of the River Tiber. Also, all museum and city parks in the city will be open for the entire day, completely free of charge.

The Royal Demeure Hotel Group has a number of special packages to ensure visitors make the most of their stay.

Gourmet Indulgence at Hotel d'Inghilterra

Favourite hotel to the likes of Mark Twain, Hemingway, Elizabeth Taylor and Gregory Peck in the Dolce Vita years of the 1900s, the lavishly-furnished Hotel d'Inghilterra can't help but ooze luxury, with cosy sitting rooms, gorgeous wood panelling, Chinese lacquer ware and deco furniture. Just minutes from the Spanish Steps in the heart of Rome's designer shopping district, Hotel d'Inghilterra provides the perfect base to indulge and celebrate a weekend of festivities.

Hotel d'Inghilterra is offering guests a number of long-weekend packages, including an exclusive Gourmet Package which starts at €1,248.00* for three nights. The Gourmet Package includes a daily buffet breakfast and one special three-course meal at the Cafè Romano Restaurant.* Based on two adults staying in a Classic Double. City tax Euro 3.00 per person per night payable only in cash upon check out.

Luxury Family Stays at Residenze di Ripetta

Just around the corner from the Piazza del Popolo lies the Residenze di Ripetta. Located in a former monastery, the four-star property offers suite sized rooms as standard and features kitchen facilities offering a luxurious home away from home in Rome that's perfect for the entire family.  Should you ever tire of wandering around the bustling Eternal City, or just a quick afternoon siesta, you can rest assured that the hotel gardens - il Giardino di Ripetta - will be awaiting your return, where you can sit and relax and enjoy a glass of the finest local vino. If you are still hungry, the culinary genius that is the resident chef in the hotel restaurant - Café di Ripetta - will be sure to impress.

Residenze di Ripetta is offering guests a number of weekend packages, including a Family Package which starts at €695.00*. The Family Package includes a daily continental buffet breakfast, one free family movie and popcorn in room and free entrance at the Explora Museum. Kids eat free from the Kids Menu with two paying adults at the hotel Restaurant. Vat 10% and City Taxes of Euro 2.00 per person per night excluded. *Based on two adults and two children sharing an Executive Suite for two nights, from Saturday 20th April to Monday 22nd April.

For more information or to book, visit www.royaldemeure.com

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Notes to editors

The Royal Demeure luxury hotel chain has carefully built up a collection of historic palazzi in some of Italy's most important cities. Frescoed halls host modern art, marble bathrooms boast bathtubs and cosy restaurants offer traditional Italian cuisine revisited to reflect modern trends and served by friendly, impeccably trained staff.

Travellers looking to be pampered with personalised hospitality more like that of a private luxury home can choose from any one of the prestigious Royal Demeure hotels: in Rome there are the Hotel d'Inghilterra, Residenza di Ripetta and the Hotel Beverly Hills Rome; in Florence the Hotel Helvetia & Bristol, in Siena the Grand Hotel Continental and in Vicenza the Hotel Villa Michelangelo.