Rome’s hotel scene is better than ever. Like the city itself, Rome’s hotels are dynamic and diverse, ranging from historic grand dames to stylish accommodations with contemporary interiors. The best not only provide a place to sleep after a long day of sightseeing but also draw you into the community and make you feel at home. Some have a bar or restaurant popular among Romans, while others showcase the work of local artists or have a friendly staff happy to share insider tips with you. As part of our Hotels We Love series, we’ve selected 21 of our favorite hotels in the Eternal City—read on for our picks.
Anantara Palazzo Naiadi
The living room of Anantara Palazzo Naiadi’s presidential suite
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- Neighborhood: Monti/Piazza della Repubblica
- Why We Love It: Large rooms and a rooftop with impressive Centro Storico views
- Loyalty Program: Leaders Club (Leading Hotels of the World)
- From $640
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Set in an enviable location right on Piazza della Repubblica, Anantara Palazzo Naidi’s 232 guest rooms and suites feel like mini-palaces, with their enormous beds, neutral-toned decor, and in some cases, personal whirlpools. Accommodations at the front of the hotel face the piazza’s crescent-shaped colonnades, a fountain of bathing nymphs (naiads), and the Baths of Diocletian (the remains are visible under glass floors in the hotel’s conference rooms).
Ancient Rome’s thermal spa healing traditions, along with Ayurvedic rituals and Asian treatments, come together at Anantara’s signature spa, while executive chef Heros de Agostinis curates the menu at fine dining restaurant Ineo. La Fontana, located on the first level, is a piazza-facing dining hall, while the open-air rooftop is home to Seen restaurant, which focuses on Japanese Brazilian cuisine. The hotel collaborated with Casa Manfredi, Rome’s best pastry shop, for a ground-level outpost that stocks mont blancs and jolies (Chantilly cream–filled macarons).
Bvlgari Hotel Roma
A Junior Suite at the Bulgari Hotel Roma
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- Neighborhood: Centro Storico/Campo Marzio
- Why We Love It: An architectural gem reborn as a luxury hotel
- From $1,900
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Thanks to Bvlgari Hotels’ four-year restoration of a historic building in the heart of the Centro Storico, the new Bvlgari Hotel Roma is an architectural landmark you can sleep in. Opened in June 2023 within Piazza Augusto Imperatore, the hotel resides in a former social security office—one of many 1930s public administrative buildings designed by notable rationalist architects. Resplendent marbles—a nod to the marbles that line the floors of the Pantheon nearby—flank every doorway, floor, and wall, and an ancient statue of Augustus Caesar from the famed private Torlonia Collection greets visitors at the hotel’s entrance.
The hotel has a team of 400 staff, which averages out to four dedicated people for each of the 110 rooms and suites. Accommodations are styled in light tones and a contemporary design by ACPV architects Antonio Citterio and Patricia Viel. The 16,000-square-foot spa is a modern vision of ancient Roman baths, while the enormous rooftop terrace is an ideal spot for watching the sun set over the city. Celebrated Abruzzo-born chef Niko Romito’s culinary talents are on full display at fine dining restaurant Il Ristorante Niko Romito with such dishes as potato ravioli with octopus and milk-fed Milanese-style veal. For bubbles off a Dom Perignon trolley, head for the Champagne Bar, and for a casual meal of such well-executed Roman classics as cacio e pepe or carbonara, snag a table at Il Caffè.
Casa Monti
A guest room at Casa Monti in Rome
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- Neighborhood: Monti
- Why we love it: Maximalist design and a great rooftop bar in one of Rome’s most charming neighborhoods
- From $397
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Tucked between the Roman Forum and Termini Station, the bohemian neighborhood of Monti has long been a favorite of Romans and in-the-know travelers, but it didn’t have a great boutique hotel until Casa Monti opened in 2024. The first Italian hotel by French group Leitmotiv, it aims to channel the neighborhood’s artsy flair with a maximalist design by Parisian interiors maven Laura Gonzalez.
The 36 rooms and suites are decorated with colorful prints, tiled bathrooms, and handmade ceramics. The ground-floor restaurant serves lighter versions of traditional Italian dishes, while the intimate rooftop bar is a lovely place to relax while sipping a craft cocktail. Our favorite spot, though, may be the airy sixth-floor spa, which offers treatments by sustainable German skincare brand Susanne Kaufman and has a Jacuzzi with views of Rome’s terra-cotta rooftops.
Donna Camilla Savelli
Donna Camilla Savelli is in Rome’s lively Trastevere neighborhood.
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- Neighborhood: Trastevere
- Why We Love It: A baroque bolthole in bustling Trastevere
- From $250
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Donna Camilla Savelli is a boutique hotel by the Italian hospitality group VRetreats in a secluded 17th-century monastery in the hub of Trastevere. Once you enter it, the charming chaos of the neighborhood seemingly melts away, thanks to the building’s Roman baroque architecture by Borromini, the architect behind some of the city’s most beautiful churches. A recent renovation refreshed its 94 rooms, which retain original decorative elements, including frescoed ceilings and period furniture. The lobby lounge and dining outlets were also updated, resulting in a more fluid flow and refined design. The signature restaurant offers a gourmet experience, while the more casual bistro serves classic Roman dishes in the peaceful garden.
Hassler Roma
The seventh-floor terrace of the Hassler Roma
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- Neighborhood: Centro Storico/Piazza di Spagna
- Why We Love It: Old World glamour meets impeccable service
- Loyalty Program: Leaders Club (Leading Hotels of the World)
- From $1,900
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Opened in 1893 just above the Spanish Steps, Hassler Roma is an iconic luxury hotel with enduring local roots (it’s owned and managed by brother-and-sister team Roberto Jr. and Veruschka, the sixth generation of the Wirth family, who are revamping several spaces, including the Salone Eva and the spa). The Hassler’s top-notch service and proclivity for secrecy have also made it a repeat destination for royals and celebrities, including Audrey Hepburn, who used to stay in the San Pietro Presidential Suite. It also helps that the suites and Michelin-starred restaurant Imàgo offer uninterrupted views of Rome and Vatican City.
The hotel’s formal service and decor hark back to the last days of the Grand Tour when European and American elite converged on Rome for its cultural—and couture—offerings, a tradition that still thrives here. The Hassler exudes Old World charm in each of its 87 rooms and suites, whether you opt for one of its turn-of-the-century-style suites (think Murano glass chandeliers, gilded furniture, and lavish marbles) or more contemporary accommodations (rich woods, design-piece furniture, and the occasional antique).
Hotel Eden, Dorchester Collection
The bedroom of the Bellavista Penthouse Suite at the Hotel Eden
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- Neighborhood: Centro Storico/Via Veneto
- Why We Love It: A private-feeling retreat with dolce vita flair
- Loyalty Program: Dorchester Collection Diamond Club
- From $1,200
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Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini used to frequent this historic hotel a few blocks from the Spanish Steps for its glamour and picturesque setting on the Centro Storico’s Pincian Hill. Following a multimillion-euro renovation by the Dorchester Collection, the 98 rooms and suites are filled with contemporary creature comforts while hewing to a classic style, with plush beds and opulent marble bathrooms. The rooftop—home to the casual il Giardino bar and restaurant and the fine dining restaurant La Terrazza—has a modern, airy feel, and postcard-worthy views of the city.
Hotel Locarno
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- Neighborhood: Centro Storico/Piazza del Popolo
- Why We Love It: A full immersion into Rome’s art deco past
- From $500
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Thanks to a design that feels like an art deco fever dream, it’s no wonder Wes Anderson counts this independently run boutique hotel just off Piazza del Popolo as one of his favorites. Locarno’s 49 guest rooms are filled with antique furniture, damask wallpaper, and ornate chandeliers that lend it a yesteryear vibe.
Originally opened in 1925, Locarno changed hands in the ’90s and expanded in the ’80s, but it is still full of original architectural details and antiques from the 1920s. Anselmo Ballester—the Roman artist behind many classic film posters—created a poster for the hotel that hangs in the lobby near an antique Steinway, and a small hallway displays artifacts like the hotel’s original teacups and black-and-white photos of movie stars who have stayed here.
Hotel Vilòn and Palazzo Shedir
The Hotel Vilòn in Rome
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- Neighborhood: Centro Storico/Campo Marzio
- Why We Love It: An intimate retreat with a bold design
- Loyalty Program: Invited (Small Luxury Hotels of the World)
- From $900 for rooms in Hotel Vilòn; from $1,300 for rooms in Palazzo Shedir
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This hidden gem on a quiet street near the Spanish Steps is housed in a 16th-century building annexed to the city’s opulent Palazzo Borghese. Hotel Vilòn features a bold, cinematic look by noted Roman set designer Paolo Bonfini. All 17 guest rooms are staged with dramatic lighting and feature botanical prints, jewel-toned curtains, and marble-clad bathrooms; some have terraces that look onto Palazzo Borghese’s tranquil gardens. For even more of a theatrical flair, check into Palazzo Shedir, the hotel’s sister property inside a lavish private apartment. With its frescoed ceilings, ornate moldings and gilding, and rococo furnishings, Palazzo Shedir sprawls for more than 10,000 square feet over three floors.
Hotel de Russie
The Hotel de Russie in Rome is part of Rocco Forte Hotels.
Photo by Mattia Aquila
- Neighborhood: Centro Storico/Piazza del Popolo
- Why we love it: A Roman stalwart with a tranquil tiered garden and superlative service
- Loyalty Program: Rocco Forte Friends
- From $1,700
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Opened in 2000, this Roman stalwart was one of the city’s first luxury boutique hotels, and it’s still at the top of its game. Run by Rocco Forte Hotels, it’s set in a historic building that once hosted luminaries such as Picasso and Stravinskij, and it remains a favorite among the jet set, movie stars, and musicians.
The 117 rooms and suites have been refreshed with contemporary furnishings featuring pops of color, and so has the Stravinskij Bar in the hotel’s peaceful courtyard. Above it is the Jardin de Russie, a restaurant known for its romantic garden ambiance, superb Italian cuisine, and excellent service. New this year is the Aquazzura Bar, a collaboration with the luxury shoe brand, which emphasizes tequila-based cocktails and tapas.
Hotel de la Ville and Rocco Forte House
A Junior Suite bedroom at Hotel de la Ville in Rome
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- Neighborhood: Centro Storico/Piazza di Spagna
- Why We Love It: A low-key retreat with a highbrow clientele
- Loyalty Program: Rocco Forte Friends
- From $1,200
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With a dedicated following among fashionistas and rock stars in search of a discreet bolthole, Hotel de la Ville, which is part of the family-run Rocco Forte Hotels, sits on a surprisingly quiet spot along Via Sistina atop the busy Spanish Steps. The rooftop bar Cielo has unrivaled views of the city, while local insiders love Julep, the tiny vermouth bar. The newest outlet is Café Ginori, a collaboration between heritage porcelain brand Ginori 1735 and Chef Fulvio Pierangelini, who’s in charge of the menus at all of Rocco Forte’s Italian hotels.
The 43,000-square-foot Irene Forte Spa, created by the daughter of British Italian hotel scion and de la Ville owner Sir Rocco Forte, is stocked with her eponymous skincare line of all-natural ingredients grown on the family’s Sicilian resort. The 104 guest rooms were decorated by Forte’s sister Olga Polizzi in dark hues with sumptuous patterned fabrics. For something even more private, down the steps in Piazza di Spagna is Rocco Forte House, comprising five contemporary-feeling luxury private apartments that operate more like residences but remain steeped in Rocco Forte culture and service.
Hotel de’ Ricci
A guest room at Hotel de’ Ricci in Rome
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- Neighborhood: Centro Storico/Piazza Farnese
- Why We Love It: An intimate boutique hotel with a wine focus
- Loyalty Program: SLH Club (Small Luxury Hotels of the World)
- From $450
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Romans might call the Hotel de’ Ricci a chicca—a rare gem of a spot. This eight-room boutique hotel around the corner from the tranquil Piazza Farnese was designed for wine and design lovers. (During your stay, expect to bump into some of the most interesting wine makers in Europe.) Owner Lorenzo Lisi curated each room with midcentury-inspired furniture, including original vintage pieces, and hand-painted murals by contemporary artist Andrea Ferolla, co-owner of the cult concept shop Chez Dédé around the corner. Each room has a wine fridge with personalized guest preferences by Ricci’s general manager, who is also a trained sommelier.
The Ferolla-designed Charade Bar has nightly aperitivi and wine tastings. For cigar lovers, the hotel is home to the only official Habanos Lounge in Rome. Note that Lisi is also the owner of Rome’s beloved fish restaurant PierLuigi and has bragging rights to one of the best-stocked wine caves in the city, with close to 1,500 labels.
Hotel d’Inghilterra
A guest room at Hotel d’Inghilterra in Rome
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- Neighborhood: Centro Storico/Piazza di Spagna
- Why we love it: A hotel with Grand Tour history refreshed for today’s guests
- Loyalty Program: SLH Club (Small Luxury Hotels of the World)
- From $1,980
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Named in homage to the English travelers who frequented it during the Grand Tour era in the 19th century, including Lord Byron and John Keats, the historic Hotel d’Inghilterra is housed in a 16th-century building near the Spanish Steps. Now a member of Starhotels Collezione, it was recently renovated and restored to its former glory but has retained its classic design, with marble floors, crystal chandeliers, gilded mirrors, and damask wallpaper.
The 84 guest rooms and suites have been updated with stylish fabrics and marble bathrooms. The Café Romano Lounge Bar is an intimate hideaway perfect for cozying up in a leather booth and sipping a martini, while the Ristorante Cafè Romano serves Roman classics and international standards like a burger and a Caesar salad.
J.K. Place Roma
Part of the lobby of J.K. Place Roma
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- Neighborhood: Centro Storico/Campo Marzio
- Why We Love It: Down-to-earth luxury
- Loyalty Program: Leaders Club (Leading Hotels of the World)
- From 1,020
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In Rome’s Centro Storico amid historic boutiques and designer shops, J.K. Place Roma offers a down-to-earth approach to luxury that characterizes the other J.K. Place hotels in Capri and Paris. Florentine architect and designer Michele Bonan imbued the hotel with a residential feeling, thanks to its eclectic collection of contemporary paintings and sculptures and hand-selected contemporary furnishings. J.K. Cafe, with its chic living room-inspired setting, is a favorite cocktail spot for Rome’s bon ton. (Try the Silver Shimmers, a mix of lavender, lemon, violet, and Beefeater gin.) The 27 guest rooms are sanctuaries of canopied beds, sculptures, and bathrooms decked out in Italian marble. Casa J.K. Place Roma, which will offer apartment-style accommodations, is coming soon.
Orient Express La Minerva
Some of the art deco–inspired rooms at the forthcoming La Minerva hotel will have views of the Pantheon.
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- Neighborhood: Centro Storico/Pantheon
- Why we love it: A historic gem reborn as a luxurious boutique hotel
- Loyalty Program: Accor Live Limitless
- From $1,104
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Rome’s buzziest new hotel is also one of its oldest: Grand Hotel de la Minerva became a hotel in the 1800s but was built in the 1700s as the residence of a noble Portuguese family. Following a four-year renovation, it has just been reborn as the first-ever Orient Express hotel, part of the renaissance of the storied brand, which also has a new luxury train and plans to add sailing yachts to its portfolio.
No expense was spared in the making of this hotel. Every element of the design by French Mexican artist-architect Hugo Toro is bespoke: the bedside tables inspired by steamer trunks, the woven leather wardrobes in the 129 rooms and suites, and the glass ceiling and Lalique-inspired panels in the lobby bar. The place to be, though, is the rooftop restaurant, Gigi Rigolatto, which serves Italian cuisine with bird’s-eye views of the Pantheon. A Japanese restaurant, a wine bar, a patisserie, and a pampering spa are coming soon. Read Afar’s full review of Orient Express La Minerva.
Palazzo Manfredi
A restaurant with a view
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- Neighborhood: Colosseum
- Why We Love It: Front-row seats to the Colosseum
- Loyalty Program: Invited (Small Luxury Hotels of the World)
- From $250
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If you dream of waking up to views of the Colosseum, look no further than Palazzo Manfredi. Most of the 23 guest rooms in this intimate five-star boutique hotel in Count Manfredi’s palazzo feature floor-to-ceiling glass windows—even in the showers—that face Ancient Rome’s most infamous arena. The ground-level Court cocktail bar looks into the archaeological site, Ludus Magnus, the gladiator training area, while serving the crafty concoctions of Matteo Zed, a Rome-born bartender known as one of the leading amaro experts in the world. The best sunset views of the ruins are available at the one Michelin-starred rooftop restaurant, Aroma, which serves a handful of tasting menus focused on seafood, meat, or vegetables.
Palazzo Talìa
Palazzo Italia
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- Location: Rome, Italy
- Why we love it: Common spaces that call to mind the grandeur of this 16th-century building’s heyday, modern furnishings courtesy of director-turned-designer Luca Guadagnino
- Loyalty program: SLH Club (Small Luxury Hotels)
- From $723
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Rome has no shortage of luxury hotels or historic landmarks, but Palazzo Talìa offers an original blend of both. The first hotel designed by Studio Luca Guadagnino, run by the Italian director of such films as I Am Love and Call Me By Your Name, Palazzo Talìa is located in the centro storico quarter in a restored 16th-century building that was once the residence of the secretary to a Medici pope and then a famous college. Interiors feel grand at some moments and intimate at others. The Aula Magna (Great Hall), for instance, features marble Roman busts and frescoed ceilings, while the 26 accommodations are filled with design details that might include fabric headboards, four-poster beds, or colorful bathroom tiles made on the Amalfi Coast. Read Afar’s full list of the best new hotels of 2025.
Portrait Roma
The Portrait Roma in the city’s centro storico.
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- Neighborhood: Centro Storico/Piazza di Spagna
- Why We Love It: An understated retreat with fashion house cred
- Loyalty Program: Leaders Club (Leading Hotels of the World)
- From $750
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Portrait Roma’s approach to hospitality centers on discretion. Tucked behind an unassuming facade on a side street off fashion thoroughfare Via dei Condotti, the 14-suite boutique hotel was designed to offer exclusivity, superb Italian craftsmanship, and personalized service. (Each suite comes with a “Lifestyle Manager,” who is on hand 24/7.)
Part of the Lungarno Collection of luxury hotels from the Ferragamo family, Portrait Roma is imbued with artisanal craftsmanship. Suites are designed in a contemporary-meets-classic style. Rooms pay homage to Ferragamo’s craftsmanship heritage with leather fittings and custom furniture and are filled with original artwork and Ferragamo-themed art tomes. The rooftop terrace faces the historic center and, weather permitting, offers breakfast and light meals as well as drinks throughout the day and evening.
The Rome Edition
A guest room at the Edition Rome
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- Neighborhood: Centro Storico/Barberini
- Why We Love It: A stylish retreat in historic Via Veneto
- Loyalty Program: Marriott Bonvoy
- From $620
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Opened in July 2023, the new Rome Edition is a neighborhood game changer, finally bringing a bit of hip swerve back to the edge of historic Via Veneto. Created by nightlife impresario-turned-hotelier Ian Schrager, the hotel offers the lifestyle brand’s characteristic blend of high-design rooms and social spaces. The 93 guest rooms and suites are the definition of quiet luxury, with neutral colors and artisan touches like leather door handles. The sultry Punch Room is a new cocktail spot for both Romans and visitors; at the leafy garden restaurant Anima, Executive Chef Antonio Gentile’s menu showcases bold flavors inspired by Rome and Naples. Another plus: the private rooftop with a plunge pool.
Romeo Rome
The futuristic lobby of Romeo Rome
Photo by Chris Dalton
- Neighborhood: Centro Storico/Piazza del Popolo
- Why we love it: Avant-garde design, destination dining, and a pool in the center of Rome
- Loyalty Program: SLH Club (Small Luxury Hotels of the World)
- From 3,399
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The second hotel in the Naples-born Romeo brand, this recent entry to Rome’s luxury hotel scene made headlines for charging the highest rate in the city for entry-level rooms. Set in the noble 16th-century Palazzo Capponi, steps from Piazza del Popolo, the hotel has an avant-garde design by the late British Iraqi starchitect Zaha Hadid, who was known for futuristic forms.
The signature fine dining restaurant by famed French chef Alain Ducasse serves breakfast for hotel guests and is the only outlet open to external guests for dinner. Other outlets—including Il Bar, La Terrazza Krug, a cigar lounge, and casual restaurant Il Cortile, as well as the spa by Sisley Paris and the indoor-outdoor pool—are reserved exclusively for hotel guests. The 74 rooms and suites are decorated with lacquered ebony or walnut and are equipped with steam showers, bathtubs, and complimentary minibars.
Six Senses Rome
The Notos rooftop at the Six Senses Rome
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- Neighborhood: Centro Storico/Piazza Venezia
- Why We Love It: A central location and an incredible spa
- Loyalty Program: IHG One Rewards
- From $1,188
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The new Six Senses Rome is an urban oasis that leans into sustainability, cultural heritage, and contemporary art and design. Set in the historic Palazzo Salviati Cesi Mellini along the southern end of Via del Corso, the hotel is located steps from Piazza Venezia. The well-being program is light years ahead of any other hotel in the city, with its bi-level spa featuring three plunge pools that are a call back to Ancient Rome’s sprawling bath centers, plus a dedicated space for yoga, sound baths, and meditation.
The classic architecture of the palazzo is juxtaposed with Spanish architect Patricia Urquiola’s contemporary-feeling interiors. The 96 guest rooms are clad in travertine, warm woods, and artwork from contemporary Italian sculptors, painters, and photographers. The expansive rooftop restaurant and bar, Notos, pairs botanical-themed cocktails and a new menu of Mediterranean cuisine with views of Chiesa di San Marcello, a baroque church next door; the recent restoration of its facade was funded by Six Senses Rome.
St. Regis Rome
A King Superior guest room at the St. Regis in Rome
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- Neighborhood: Centro Storico/Piazza della Repubblica
- Why We Love It: A grand dame with contemporary flourishes
- Loyalty Program: Marriott Bonvoy
- From $1,000
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A grand dame hotel on the crest of the Quirinal Hill, an area lined with shops, businesses, and governmental buildings, St. Regis Rome has remained a beacon of luxury since storied Swiss hotelier Cèsar Ritz opened it in 1894. While the current trend in the city is peak boutique, the St. Regis is palatial and uncompromisingly opulent.
A marble-clad lobby and lounge, a restored turn-of-the-century bar, and a ground-level outpost of the Galleria Continua contemporary art gallery blend Old and New World vibes. The 161 renovated guest rooms are also a mashup of classic and contemporary styles, with their powder blue and terra-cotta hues, hand-engraved mirrors, Murano chandeliers, and modern artwork.
This article was originally published in October 2023 and was recently updated with new information.
