I spent $650 a night to stay at a Waldorf Astoria hotel in Rome with my daughter. The incredible views weren't even the best part.

Julia DiPreteJun 11, 2024, 19:22 IST

My daughter and I stayed at the Rome Cavalieri for four nights.Julia DiPrete

I paid about $2,600 to stay with my daughter at the Rome Cavalieri for four nights.
We were impressed by the great amenities and delicious meals at the hotel.

For spring break this year, I took my 9-year-old daughter to Rome for four nights as part of a bigger trip to Italy. I decided we deserved a major splurge and booked a deluxe room with a park view at the Rome Cavalieri, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel.

This wasn't my first trip to Rome, but it was my daughter's first time experiencing the city, which was named one of Google Flight's most searched-for destinations for summer 2024.

Our room wasn't the fanciest space available, as the hotel also offers larger suites and a separate tier of reservations with access to a private club. But at $2,600 for four nights, it was at the top of my budget — which I hoped would mean my daughter would have a good time.

Thanks to the Rome Cavalieri, she never wanted to leave. Here's what our stay was like.

We were immediately impressed by the hotel's opulent interior as we entered the lobby.

I was impressed by the gold detailing in the lobby.Julia DiPrete

Our room was spacious and elegant, with a king-size bed.

Our room felt very large, and we even had a balcony.Julia DiPrete

Our balcony had great views of the hotel grounds and other parts of Rome.

My daughter took in the views from our balcony.Julia DiPrete

The pools weren't open yet, but they looked like a dream.

The pool areas made me want to return to the Rome Cavalieri in the summer.Julia DiPrete

We received a few complimentary beverages.

I drank complimentary prosecco and still and sparkling water during our stay.Julia DiPrete

We felt very taken care of — with one small exception.

I loved the Aqcua di Parma bath products but didn't need nightly visits from staff members.Julia DiPrete

We ordered room service, and it was delicious.

My daughter enjoyed her pasta dinners.Julia DiPrete

Even a non-Italian option I had was delicious.

I loved the mezze platter I ate at the hotel.Julia DiPrete

Room service was a fun way to use some of my AmEx credit, too.

My daughter was a big fan of room service.Julia DiPrete

I still miss the delicious breakfasts.

I filled a plate at the hotel's breakfast buffet.Julia DiPrete

My daughter wants to live at the Rome Cavalieri, and I don't blame her.

We enjoyed our stay at the Rome Cavalieri.Julia DiPrete

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