ROME – Rome Cavalieri, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Resort, offers several ways for travelers to enjoy their Easter holiday in the Eternal City with the entire family – from culinary to spa to advice from the expert concierge on the best Holy Week activities on which to embark.

The premier urban resort is offering a special Easter rate, starting at just €238 per night from April 13 – 21, 2014. The Easter rate includes accommodations for two in a deluxe room (inclusive of VAT) and a daily buffet breakfast available in the hotel's L'Uliveto Restaurant.

L'Uliveto Restaurant, will also hold a special brunch on Easter and Easter Monday complete with live music and a special wine selection respectively at € 145 ($202 USD) and €120 ($166 USD) per adult and €45 ($62 USD) per child.

For children, Rome Cavalieri will offer a variety of activities on April 19th, Easter and Easter Monday: Colored Magic Sand Decoration class, Easter Egg Decorations, and of course, an Easter Egg and Chick Hunt in the private Mediterranean park grounds.

Take a break from exploring the city and indulge at the hotel's award-winning Grand Spa Club with the “Choco Relax!” treatment, available for the entire month of April. This decadent, anti-oxidizing total body massage made of pure chocolate includes an application of cocoa butter to the entire body and hydrating chocolate body cream.  Top off the treatment by savoring a cup of delicious chocolate tea served in the relaxation lounge. Available at €120 ($166 USD) per person.

No Easter visit is complete without a visit to Vatican City. While guests can enjoy sweeping views of St. Peter's Basilica and the Holy City from atop the Rome Cavalieri's perch, the concierge encourages travelers to the Holy Week festivities occurring below:

• Easter Sunday Mass – This most important celebration and blessing of 'urbi et orbi' held by the Pope takes place in St. Peter's square; tickets must be arranged directly through the Vatican – which Rome Cavalieri's expert concierge service can secure.

• Private Tour of the Vatican Gardens – With Easter being the busiest period of the year at the Vatican, the Concierge can help to plan tours well in advance and arrange a private visit of the Vatican Gardens and the Sistine Chapel.

• Way of the Holy Cross / Stations of the Cross – The stations of the Via Crucis were placed at the Colosseum in 1744 by Pope Benedict XIV. A huge cross with burning torches lights the sky as the Stations of the Cross are described in several languages. At the end, the Pope gives a blessing. This is a very moving and popular procession taking place in in the evening at the Colosseum on Good Friday; tickets not required.

Rates subject for availability. For more information, call Guest Services at +39 06 3509 1 or visit http://www.romecavalieri.com.

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About the Rome Cavalieri

Situated in a 15-acre private park just minutes from the Vatican, the Rome Cavalieri is hailed as a luxurious resort in the heart of the Eternal City. Featuring 370 guestrooms, including 25 suites all with private balconies overlooking the city's monuments, the hotel is home to a highly prized private collection of furniture, paintings, tapestries, statues and artifacts exhibited throughout its public spaces and suites. The hotel also features six food and beverage outlets including the legendary "La Pergola" restaurant and bar, a Grand Spa, and the most extensive meetings space of any luxury hotel in the heart of Rome. For more information, please visit www.romecavalieri.com.

About Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is a portfolio of 24 landmark destinations, each being a true reflection of their surroundings in the world's most sought after locations.  Unified by their inspirational environments and unparalleled guest service, Waldorf Astoria creates unique authentic moments through the delivery of True Waldorf Service.  Personal concierges deliver unparalleled, bespoke service from the moment a guest books through check out.  From signature culinary excellence, 12 world-class golf courses and 23 rejuvenating spas, Waldorf Astoria offers luxuriously appointed accommodations and unforgettable experiences.  Waldorf Astoria is a global luxury brand of Hilton Worldwide with development plans to add 12 new hotels to the brand.  Experience Waldorf Astoria by booking at www.waldorfastoria.com or learn more about this expanding portfolio by visiting http://news.waldorfastoria.com.