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Here in Rome, this wonderful Hotel Sofitel is the perfect stay away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist action.
The entire staff here from doorman, receptionist, maid service and wait staff at restaurant are exceptional, very friendly, most are fluent in english and very attentive.
They have a wonderful reception for each guest, a complementary bottle of wine & fresh fruit at check in, (We were to exhausted from our travels to accept, when the room service concierge knocked on our door shortly after checking in)
The luxurious King bed was like lying upon cloud nine and the room is very comfortable, with exquisite modern decor. I love the ceiling cloud-like Michelangelo theme painting overhead, to full length mirrors and marble bathroom with duel head walk in shower.
After a tedious 20 hour trip from HNL to FCO, you take refuge in knowing you have been transported into the Italian Vacation Mode!
Automatic motion sensor inside your room navigates you with night lights in those night time trips to the bathroom.
BONUS TIP: No need for a universal plug adapter if you have USB Cable charging cord! Two USB Plug ins located at each side of the bed.
A mini fridge stocked with a variety of to purchase beverages, is a minor inconvenience for budget minded people like me that prefer to purchase my beverages at the local market where they are much cheaper & the selection of my choice. (However, I just set them aside on the shelf above the Coffee Brewer and utilize the space inside Fridge for my own items.)
A coffee & or tea brewer is located above the fridge area with a variety of coffee & tea that is complementary.
There is a snack drawer with bottle/wine opener and price list for items that are not complementary.
(You can Dial 60 for complementary cream or milk)
All the toiletries to include, hand soap, shampoo, body wash, conditioner and body lotion are provided.
A huge fashionable round lighted mirror with a smaller magnified mirror for make up is mounted above a small modern marble wedged-type sink.
The small counter under the sink holds a Kleenex dispenser, electric hair dryer and a small waste container.
Thick 100% cotton towels, robes & custom disposable slippers are also included as apart of your relaxing stay.
A flat screen tv is also included but in our stay, unneeded.
The major inconvenience for me as an American that loves cold ice water, is the lack of an ice machine and water station to fill my trusty water bottle.
I also miss having a small freezer for my blue ice I use in my travels.
Overall a stellar FIVE STAR EXPERIENCE here near the heart of Rome!
La vita è bella! Un saluto all'Italia!