Did Rome try to Impress me in 48hours?

 

Where I Stayed

I checked into the Sheraton Parco de’ Medici Hotel. Fun fact: there are actually two Sheraton hotels in Rome, but the one I booked was the second. How do I describe this hotel? It gave off serious old money vibes. Right at the back of the premises was a golf course, which was such a serene addition. Unfortunately, the pool was closed because it was spring.

Was I eager to see what the room looked like? Absolutely, I usually judge hotels by their toiletries and the breakfast tea available on the table (it’s the little things!). Of course, I didn’t come all the way to Rome just to sleep, but I needed to rest a bit. After a quick nap, it was time to hit the road.

What I Did

Before leaving Nigeria, I had already Googled a few fun places to visit. The Colosseum was top of my list! It was about a 30-minute drive from the hotel. With help from the front desk, we ordered a taxi and off we went.

At the Colosseum

Seeing the Colosseum in person was surreal those ancient buildings, the crowds trooping in and out it definitely had that bucket list energy. That said, if you're looking for hands-on activities, it might not be the best spot. For me, it was all about sightseeing and taking plenty of pictures. Thankfully, the sun was out, which made the day even better.

After wrapping up at the Colosseum, we returned to the hotel and explored the golf course a bit more
yes, more pictures were taken! We ended the day with lunch at the hotel restaurant.

Food Review

If I were to rate the hotel food on Day 1, I’d give it a 5/10. But their signature mocktails? A solid 10/10! I also loved the restaurant's ambiance relaxed and classy. The hotel staff were not only polite, but they also assisted with picking the right meal from the menu.

By Day 2, I didn’t bother trying the hotel food again, since we were heading out to explore the Trevi Fountain.

Trevi Fountain

Trevi Fountain was gorgeous! It had this golden sun glow with a touch of nude (if that makes sense). I thought the Colosseum was crowded, but Trevi took it up a notch.

As soon as we arrived, we spotted an ice cream shop nearby. of course, I rushed in for a cone. I felt like a kid in a candy store!

We took tons of pictures by the fountain. An elderly couple even approached us, asking if we could take their picture. Though I had my tripod with me, I obliged out of courtesy. In return, my husband offered to take theirs. Later, he explained that it’s kind of a thing in Europe that people offer to take pictures just so it gets reciprocated. I love that.

While walking around, my husband spotted a rooftop restaurant. I highly recommend it! Not only did it offer stunning views of Trevi Fountain, but the meals were also incredibly tasty.

At that point, all my husband wanted to do was head back to the hotel and that’s exactly what we did.

Final Thoughts

Would I go to Rome again? Honestly, no. It was beautiful, but I feel like I’ve seen what I came to see.

If you want a closer look at my trip, I have a vlog on it, kindly watch it [here].