Ring in the new year in style at the four-star Hotel Ponte Sisto on 31 December.

There will be a Gala Happy Hour with finger food and special gourmet buffet with a wide selection of prosecco and Italian wine.

The hotel will have live piano music from 19.00 to midnight in its lounge bar Nerone, as well as a providing a magic show and fortune teller.

There will be a countdown to midnight to welcome the new year, with stunning views of city fireworks from the hotel's rooftop terrace.

In addition the hotel is holding a competition offering a two-night stay in a double room. For full details see website.