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Fully renovated in 2002 Westin Excelsior, this regal 1906 building stands on fashionable Via Veneto. The spacious lobby leads to a vast lounge, with marble floors, stucco ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and early 19th-century Empire-style furniture of gilded wood, upholstered with red-and-cream fabrics. Guests include the rich and famous, corporate and government leaders, and sophisticated, well-traveled couples. Villa Borghese, a Renaissance villa with extensive parkland and gardens, is a five-minute walk from the hotel. It's a lovely place for strolling, jogging, bicycling, and horse riding. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply. The elegant and traditional exterior makes the hotel a landmark on the Via Veneto. The hotel has a magnificent and spacious lobby, decorated and furnished to the highest standards. The public areas are all very impressive, with many leafy plants and offers a luxurious atmosphere. The Westin Excelsior Hotel Rome offers a desirable location less than a 10-minute walk from upscale shopping, sidewalk cafes, and attractions such as the Spanish Steps and Villa Borghese. The health club features a Roman-style indoor pool, plus spa tub, sauna, steam room, massage services, aromatherapy, and beauty treatments. The hotel's Restaurant Doney overlooks Via Veneto, while the historic Doney Bar has an outdoor terrace, perfect for people-watching. The Westin Excelsior Hotel Rome has earned a coveted place on the Condé Nast Traveler 2004 Gold List of the World's Best Places to Stay and on Travel Leisure's 2004 list of the 500 Greatest Hotels in the World. The hotel combines the gilded glamour of early-20th-century Europe with up-to-date luxuries and conveniences. The health club features a sapphire-blue pool ringed by potted palms and white-linen chairs. The business center has two computers with dial-up Internet access. The seven meeting spaces include the Winter Garden, with a capacity of 500. The hotel's health club and spa features a sapphire-blue indoor pool, along with a sauna, spa tub, steam bath, fitness equipment, massage services, and beauty treatments.