I think the Grand Flora (Rome) is easier to get on an award during the off-season. Just had a 6 night award stay there in early March. We reserved late April 2001 or about 45 weeks in advance. They had 1 other award room left at that time for the nights we booked. I've heard that they only offer two award rooms at any one time. We changed our plans a bit in late May 2001 without problem, although the other award room was gone at that time.

The hotel is nice and the staff is excellent. Enjoy!