This is in keeping with the activities of Alberto’s great grandfather, the Marquis Francesco Patrizi, who built a palazzo on Via Margutta 54 in 1855 and provided studios for artists to live and work. In the early 1900s, Pablo Picasso, Igor Stravinsky and Giacomo Puccini, among others, created here.

They also no doubt enjoyed la dolce vita in this exclusive neighborhood now known as an artists’ quarter, and dripping with luxury boutiques, cafes and astounding history. Within strolling distance are the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, Piazza del Popolo, Villa Borghese museum and the Mausoleum of Augustus and countless other historical wonders.

In July 2009, Moncada di Paternò opened the first of his three properties, Via Margutta 54, a bright yellow historical villa housing four luxurious suites with added comforts such as a butler. Fabrizio and Andrea Magnaghi, young local architects specializing in hotels, created the ultra-chic, modern Italian décor enlivened with Oriental accents.

This was followed by Mario de’ Fiori 37, seven luxurious rooms including three suites in a historical townhouse dating back to 1658.

Most recently, Alberto Moncada di Paternò opened Babuino 181, 14 suites in a three-story nineteenth-century renovated palazzo on Via Babuino. All of the images in this post are of Babuino 181 where a roof-top terrace will also open in summer 2010 for taking a break from the rigors of window shopping on Via Condotti and from the overload of history and beauty all around.

The hotel is the 10 coolest hotels in the world because of the combination of art and building his art collection is extraordinary. Some collections scattered in the lobby of the hotel, there are also 4000 paper lithograph (picture writing) and a collection of awards in the war.

The hotel has 231 rooms consisting of 43 luxurious rooms, which offer the tranquility and luxury. Each room is equipped with a private bar and refrigerator, hair dryer, TV 32 “with international channels, national newspapers, and charming bathroom.

The hotel won a Southeast Asia that offers a delicious dish. Menus start from the menu flagship India, France and Italy will shake up the tongue of the audience, the pleasure increases as each existing restaurant has its own story of love if you miss. There is also a bar which provides selected wines and other beverages.

After a day of activities, guests can refresh themselves with a workout at the fitness center there or casual jogging in the park’s natural.

The hotel is also equipped with the Royal Room and Emily Eden & Hodges Room, which for decades has become 7th meeting place for Indian politicians.