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Many people choose to stay in big chain hotels in Rome, but if you want something more unusual, why not opt for a Rome design hotel instead? Indeed, if you prefer staying in a smaller hotel with individualistic style, you may prefer to see some of the lesser-known sights of the city as well. There are many of them to consider, and here we have picked three that should top any itinerary while you're staying at a Rome design hotel in the city. The Villa Borghese Gardens Rome can be bustling and very busy at times, so there's no better place to enjoy some downtime than the Villa Borghese Gardens. These gardens are stunningly landscaped and provide an escape from the more built up parts of the city so you can enjoy an afternoon of peace and quiet. The gardens cover 148 acres, so there is plenty to explore and many wonderful walks to indulge in. Be sure to see the Temple of Aesculapius, a charming feature by the lake. Castel Sant’Angelo Translating as the "Castle of the Holy Angel", the Castel Sant’Angelo can be found slightly to the west of the city. Wherever your Rome design hotel is located, it will not be hard to make your way to this beautiful piece of architecture – and it will be well worth your while. You will be able to see it from a fair distance away, notable by its unique cylindrical shape. While the castle was originally designed to be a mausoleum for Hadrian, it has had many other uses over the years. Nowadays it is rather more innocently used as a museum. The Piazza Navona If you have any knowledge at all of Rome, you will know it has many squares - some of which are more famous than others. One that is particularly worth visiting is the Piazza Navona, which replicates the shape of the original Roman Stadium of Domitian. There is a pretty fountain in the square, which has featured in many films – including, most recently, Dan Brown's Angels and Demons. If you want a more relaxed day out, while still enjoying the buzz of the city, this is an ideal place to come for some people watching. Buy a coffee and take up a position in one of the many outdoor cafes and watch what seems like the whole world passing by, as they go about their business. Wherever you plan to go while staying in the Italian capital, these three locations are well worth seeing – if not so well known. While you will, of course want to see all the iconic sights of the city during your stay in a Rome design hotel, make time for the lesser-known ones as well. They have just as much to reveal as their more famous counterparts. Looking for a great hotel in Rome? Roberta Stuart is the Travel Manager for Worldhotels, a company offering top class accommodation in a Rome design hotel, as well as a selection of unique four and five star hotels around the world.
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