Thanks for your reply. Probably using Amex FHC because of perks but really none but JK Roma stand out to me. And they seem exhorbitant in what room seems offered. I actually was impresse by Inn at Roman Forum but again think we are looking to use our Amex platinum. If there is a hotel you can recommend 5 stars would be wonderful. Cavalieri sounds too big, Russie no, St R no, so what am I left with. Will be in Rome 6-7 days then on to Florence, Venice and hoping to see friends in small village in Toscana. Then south. So because we do want a 5 star experience using our Amex, I am just perpkexed ny the choices. Any advice will be very happily received.