Old world elegance and modern amenities in a large and gracious apartment in one of the most prestigious addresses in Rome.

The Via Veneto location is prized for fine architecture, excellent designer shopping, many restaurants and, most importantly, it is where to "be seen" in the cafes and along the sidewalks of the sinuous boulevard.

There is a grocery store across the street and another also nearby. Several restaurants in the immediate area and many, many more nearby.

Guests may use the gym, pool, sauna and turkish bath at the nearby historical and prestigious Excelsior hotel on a daily, paid basis.

For day trips and longer, there is a very efficient travel agency just around the corner. They organize day trips to Venice, Pisa, Florence, Siena, Assisi, Orvieto, Rome by Day and Night, Naples, Pompei, Capri and Sorrento in the best quality air conditioned buses. Guests just walk out the front door and join their tour with Vastours.

The building of the Nobile apartment dates from the 1930s and was designed in the Fascist architectural style. Marcello Piacenti, the famous architect who designed the building led the "simplified neoclassicism" architectural movement, based on imperial Roman architectural ideals but modified to be more imposing and totalitarian, in deference to the political era under the Benito Mussolini. Other famous buildings of this period is the Victor Emmanuel monument, Termini train station, Foro Italico (Olympic Forum) and the E.U.R. area south of Rome, some of which are stark and marked contrasts to more traditional Roman architecture.

There are several steps that lead from the street level to the lobby that is staffed by a doorman during office hours, otherwise locked. An elevator leads to the 5th floor (6th American designation), the next to the top floor.

As the front door opens, you step into another world, another time of elegance and respect for the space and quality of the residents. The architecture within is art deco inspired, very gracious and light. This fine apartment doesn't have rooms carved from other spaces and furniture wedged into where it will fit, residents have proper spaces and furnishings for their daily pursuits.

The high style echoes the past but all was recently redone, respecting the style but freshening all the upholstry and updating fixtures and appliances.

A spacious entrance with a bench for your shopping leads to a long, bright hall that reaches all the way to the living room at the far end of the apartment. A bright curio cabinet beckons from the end with a collection of Chinese jades and ceramics.

The living room is bright with three windows overlooking the balcony. Two sofas and several easy chairs ensure there is room for everyone to sit. The room is decorated in regency style with beautiful oriental carpets; this room has a rose and yellow color palette. A television with Satellite reception is hidden in a cupboard. Wifi throughout.

The study adjoins the living room and serves as the third bedroom. It welcomes you to catch up on work or reading with an antique secretary and two large armchairs. A single bed is built into a niche along one wall. There is a closet for your clothing. A television is also here. A rollaway bed can be provided for the 6th person.

Between the study and the master bedroom is the master bath with shower over tub.

The master bedroom is spacious and bright. It opens via French doors onto the balcony. There is a television as well as a seating area. Closets along one wall.

The balcony runs the length of the front of the apartment along the master bedroom, study and living room. It is narrow, just room for two chairs and a small table, a great place to take your first cup of coffee or an aperitif.

The apartment is filled with fine art both European oil paintings and collections of precious Chinese objects.

Across the hall from the master bedroom is the twin bedroom that is also large enough for copious closets and a desk with chair. A small balcony opens onto the large internal courtyard. The owner's daughter is a recognized and prolific artist of special art that has a bright childlike approach. You will find many of her pieces in this room and in various places througout the apartment.

From the twin bedroom a small hall way passes past the second bathroom with shower to the large eat-in kitchen. In the bathroom, you will find a washing machine. The kitchen is very completely equipped with appliances, pots, pans and serving pieces whether you wish to cook or have meals catered. The owner can arrange chef services and can also indicate a cafe that caters.

5 night minimum stay. 2-week minimum Christmas, New Year's weeks.

The prices include booking fee, credit card fees, wire fees, keyholder fee, final cleaning, utilities and taxes. Also included is light housekeeping every other weekday, holidays excepted. We provide extensive information about traveling and renting in Italy as well as a seven page document with useful information on Rome. You can find our terms on this link. And please review our extensive FAQs.

A rollaway bed is available for a sixth guest at extra charge.

We provide extensive information about traveling and renting in Italy as well as a seven page document with useful information on Rome. You can find our terms on this link. And please review our extensive FAQs.

Old world elegance and modern amenities in a large and gracious apartment in one of the most prestigious addresses in Rome.