Rome Tour goes hot

The Westin does Angels & Demons in Rome

Come out of hiding, closet Dan Brown fans. Come out of hiding and get thee to The Westin Excelsior in Rome!

In conjunction with the release of the new movie of Angels & Demons, The Westin Excelsior Rome (above) has partnered with Sony Pictures to create a lavish Angels & Demons Experience package that will run until early 2010.

The Angels & Demons Experience includes:

• Luxury accommodation in a double room
• The official Angels & Demons private or group tour
• 20% off at the hotel's restaurant and bars
• 20% off the Angels & Demons theme menu at the Doney restaurant

Does the music on that website remind anyone else of Flight of the Navigator? Just checking.

"With the movie set primarily in Rome, this is the ideal opportunity to offer movie lovers and others a truly special and unique way to explore the city and get to know some of the movie's original sites," says Mary Goss Robino, Senior Vice President of Global Marketing Partnerships for Sony Pictures. "We are delighted to be working with Westin Hotels & Resorts on this once in a lifetime package."

I enjoyed the book (What? It argues that science and religion don't conflict -- interesting stuff!), and I bet the locations you'll get to on your four hour private or group tour will be pretty great. If I remember correctly, you'll be visiting Santa Maria del Popolo church, Piazza del Popolo, Saint Peter's Square, Santa Maria della Vittoria church, the Pantheon, Piazza della Minerva, Piazza Navona, and Castel Sant'Angelo, as well as the Pope's private chambers at The Vatican and Switzerland (that's where CERN is). But, you know, no guarantees on those last two.

The Angels & Demons Experience packages are available for booking now, starting at €326 (about $443.76), and Angels & Demons the movie is coming May 15th!