Description Fresco & Forum: Roma

Tucked between the Capitol and Palatine Hill, this apartment occupies a 17th-century palazzo where hand-painted frescoed ceilings arch over every room – including the kitchen. Over 250 square metres of travertine terraces look out across Piazza Venezia to the Altare della Patria, and as night falls, the views take on a different kind of drama. The Roman Forum is a nine-minute walk, the Colosseum fourteen. Come back to a hot tub and a four-poster suite with its own private entrance below.

Home truths:
* While having a car isn't essential, parking is available here.
* At full capacity, two guests will sleep on a sofa bed in the office bedroom.
* If you're travelling with a baby or toddler, your host can provide a cot. You'll need to request it in advance.