Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is a great place for A perfect Roman stay where you get to admire artistic expressions
If you are in Rome, you just cannot miss Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts from your travel itinerary. If you are staying here it will give your creative senses a new lease of life. If you are not, then ensure that get to explore this hotel in some way and enjoy its hospitality. It would not be wrong to say that it has captured art as an element of enjoyment for the guests. According to the hotel, the collection consists of old master paintings, French furniture (Louis XV and First Empire), rare tapestries, sculptures, clocks, bronzes and other artefacts. It is said that these pieces of art have been purchased at Christies and Sotheby’s in the course of many years by the owners who are important art connoisseurs and collectors.
Among the vast collection of art, some are worth mentioning. For example, the painting of Giuseppe Zais (Venice 1709 – 1784), which is one of the greatest painters of Venetian landscapes of the 18th century. Some of his paintings can be found at London’s National Gallery and in museums of Berlin, Madrid and Venice. The unique series of four at the Rome Cavalieri is considered his masterpiece work. The paintings have been placed over the Reception and Concierge desks. Like this many works by Giuseppe Bazzani and Joseph Heintz can be seen here. The hotel has a wide selection of paintings representing most of the major Schools of the 17th and 18th centuries. Some prominent artists are Henri Vollet, Molteni, Morlotti, Rinaldi, etc. It also has a small collection of Italian modern art. While roaming around the hotel the sculptures will surprise you. A number of bronze and marble sculptures can be seen in the public areas. Additionally, over 20 rare tapestries ranging from Flemish 16th century to masterpieces from the Royal Works of Auburn and Gobelins, 18th century can also been seen here.
Artistic amenities : A perfect Roman stay
The hotel has different kinds of rooms to offer ranging from Deluxe Room Rome View, Executive Room, Lobby Terrace, Penthouse Bedroom and Penthouse Suite. A perfect Roman stay ! Apart from that you can also enjoy wide dining experience. It is so difficult to be not touched by the elegance of the hotel even when you might not be concentrating wholly on the artefacts and usual things around. Top French (Louis XV and First Empire) furniture collection is amazing. Check out the suites and public areas and you will find them aptly decorated with cabinets, bureau-plats, commodes, guéridons, consoles, clocks and appliqués to go by the theme of the hotel. Some of these pieces are signed by the great artisans of those periods; Jacobbe, Boulle and Thomyr. It is said that nearly all of these pieces have a history and can be traced to Royal Palaces or were owned by famous historical figures e.g., the crib of Napoleon’s son the “King of Rome”.
Rome Cavalieri Cinematic tour
Inspired by Paolo Sorrentino’s 2014 Oscar and BAFTA winning movie, ‘La Grande Bellezza’, Rome Cavalieri , Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, has created a brand new cinematic tour: “The Great Beauty”. It allows one to explore picturesque Roman areas featured in the film and a handful of secret hidden locations. So if you are heading for Rome, it is wise to stay in this luxurious hotel and check out the cultural excursion that will take you on a visual journey of some of Rome’s most beautiful sights.
Accompanied by Rome Cavalieri’s experienced and resident Art Historian, Alexandra Massini, guests embark on a cinematic journey, recreating some of their favourite scenes from Sorrentino’s film. The full day tour will ensure that you catch a glimpse of the famous Colosseum, the Baths of Caracalla and Villa Medici.