Casa Soldati is a gloriously indulgent one-bedroom Rome vacation rental that comfortably sleeps up to two guests. This spacious, characterful apartment is located in a historic building in Piazza Navona, one of the city’s most elegant squares.

Piazza Navona embraces the city’s Baroque heritage with fountains, elegant façades, and plenty of high-end restaurants. In the centre is the photogenic Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi, or Fountain of the Four Rivers, the perfect spot for a snapshot. Along with the Fontana del Moro and Fontana del Nettuno, this breathtakingly beautiful piazza typifies the love of art and architecture fundamental to this infinitely engaging city.

Casa Soldati is just seconds from the hustle and bustle of the square, but provides guests with a relaxed ambience in which to unwind. The use of bold colours and textures emphasises the uniqueness of the interior without becoming overwhelming, balancing modernity with tradition. The lounge has signature features such as the hexagonal floor tiles that echo the vaulted brick ceiling. Throughout, there are designer elements that elevate this interior to a whole new level. A Saarinen table and reeded Mutina fireplace add drama and vibrancy to the lounge, kitchenette and dining area.

The bedroom continues this theme, with an indulgent king-size bed as the focal point complemented by a bespoke headboard that also doubles as a room divider. The inclusion of top-of-the-range Cole & Son wallpaper adds even more personality. The bathroom is exceptional, with cobalt-blue majolica tiles in a distinctive wave pattern tying the bathroom to the rest of the interior and a crittall-style shower.

For those lazy mornings where all you want to do is sip an espresso and watch the world go by, the terrace is a charming addition that gives you a bird’s eye view of the street below. Art lovers are in heaven here, as next door is the 16th-century Altemps Palace, part of the Museo Nazionale Romano and home to one of the finest classical sculpture collections in the world. With designer features throughout and a tranquil terrace overlooking a private courtyard, Casa Soldati is ideal for a couple on a romantic break or a solo traveller staying in Rome for business.