Rome: Sport, culture and ecology

Over the next few days Rome will be hosting thousands of fans of equestrian sport as well as the thousands of tourists who visit the city on a daily basis. In fact, the Italian capital is one of the most famous cities in the world for its history and architecture. There is something for every one in the eternal city, from the luxury to even hotels that are environmentally friendly, which is what we want to concentrate on.
Ecotourism is a growing business in Italy and in the world and we want to mention to hotels in the Italian capital that are particularly eye-catching.
The Eco-Hotel Roma is situated in a nature reserve just a few minutes from the Vatican in the Valle dei Casali.
The name of the valley from the many 16th century building in the area that are surrounded by lush vegetation that is so typical of the meditteranean and especially of the hills surrounding Rome.
BIOLOGICAL AND SOLAR POWER – The EcoHotel is powered by solar panels and offers its guests food that is biologically produced on site. Even the transport is environmentally friendly with bicycles available for free for the guests as well as the possibility to rent electric scooters. The Romapass is also available to purchase which includes the use of public transport and entry to the museums and discounts for other events around the city. The rooms are all bright and have balconies overlooking the surrounding area. It is a great place for those who love sports and jogging because of the wide open spaces.
www.ecohotelroma.com
Another structure that catches the eye is the Midori Oriental Suite, a slice of Japan in the heart of the eternal city.
Located in the heart of the city, in the Celio area near the Colosseum, the Midori Oriental Suite is an oriental bed and breakfast that is eco designed, with a particular care in the choice of materials, furnishings and fabrics that come with the most important environmental certifications. Every room is equipped with a free to use ipad, the breakfast is biological and products are only purchased from local vendors and every guest is handed a bio-kit upon arrival.
www.midoriorientalsuite.com
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