Hotel de la Ville, Rome, Italy
Few properties in Rome can match Rocco Forte's latest luscious location: an 18th-century palazzo atop the Spanish Steps, with sky-high views over the Eternal City. Art-filled spaces meld the classic with the contemporary and accommodation is some of the city's largest.
Eclectic menus at the six food and beverage venues (overseen by Chef Fulvio Pierangelini) range from classic Roman cuisine, to creative modern Mediterranean. The Sicilian-inspired spa (the capital's most technically advanced) is an all-encompassing retreat, while the enchanting courtyard and glamorous Cielo rooftop bar are super-cool hangouts from day to night.