Best Luxury Hotels in Rome
Hotel Hassler Roma, Hotel de Russie, Hotel Eden, St. Regis Rome, Bulgari Hotel Roma, Palazzo Manfredi, Six Senses Rome, J.K. Place Roma, Hotel Vilon, and Hotel Splendide Royal. Rome rewards proximity over almost everything else, so we weigh what you can walk to without a map, whether the rooftop bar actually has the Colosseum or Vatican view the photos promise, and how the hotel copes with a courtyard full of scooters at rush hour. A brand entry for St. Regis or Six Senses above tells you what the name means worldwide. This is one specific address near the Spanish Steps or the Forum, judged on that address alone.
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A 138-room gilded landmark founded in 1894, comprehensively renovated in 2018 with Empire and Regency décor, featuring 24-hour butler service for suite guests and the Lumen cocktail lounge.
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A 2022-renovated 15th-century palazzo reimagined as a wellness-first luxury hotel with Patricia Urquiola interiors, an expansive spa rooted in Roman bathing traditions, and a central location near Trevi Fountain.
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A legendary 82-room palace perched on Rome's Spanish Steps, anchored by the Michelin-starred Imàgo restaurant on the sixth floor with unobstructed city views.
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A 17th-century aristocratic villa steps from the Colosseum, reimagined as a 21-room boutique hotel with direct sightlines to Rome's most iconic ruin and a Michelin-starred rooftop restaurant.
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A design-forward 1930s-era palazzo in the heart of the city offering contemporary Italian cuisine under Chef Niko Romito, crystal-focused suites, and a spa inspired by Roman bathing traditions.
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A 117-room palace designed by Giuseppe Valadier in the early 1800s, renowned for its 30,000-square-foot garden and craft cocktail program anchored by the Stravinskij Bar.
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A discreet 98-room landmark founded in 1889 on Rome's Via Veneto, the street that inspired Fellini's La Dolce Vita, with a Michelin-starred rooftop restaurant and contemporary design.
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A 27-room boutique hotel in a preserved 17th-century architecture school near the Spanish Steps, known for impeccable service, minimalist interiors, and sophisticated all-day dining.
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A luxury palace hotel on Via Veneto dating from 1890, featuring eight-floor rooftop dining with panoramic views, a Michelin-guided restaurant, and refined Italian neoclassical architecture.
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A 17-room luxury boutique hotel in a 16th-century Borghese family mansion in Campo Marzio, featuring retro design, a Michelin-guided restaurant, and intimate bohemian elegance.
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels are best if I want to be right next to the Colosseum?
Palazzo Manfredi is the premier choice for this, as it sits just steps away from the ruin. It offers direct sightlines to the Colosseum from the property.
I'm looking for a hotel with a great rooftop view and dining. What are my options?
Several hotels offer exceptional rooftop experiences, including Hotel Hassler Roma with its view from the sixth floor and Palazzo Manfredi's Michelin-starred rooftop. You can also find panoramic dining at Hotel Eden or Splendide Royal Rome.
Are there any luxury hotels in Rome that focus heavily on wellness and spas?
Six Senses Rome and Bulgari Hotel Roma both offer spas inspired by Roman bathing traditions. Six Senses Rome specifically emphasizes a wellness-first approach within its renovated 15th-century palazzo.
Which hotels offer a more intimate, boutique atmosphere?
For a smaller scale experience, J.K. Place Roma has only 27 rooms, while Hotel Vilòn and Palazzo Manfredi offer even more exclusive stays with 17 and 21 rooms respectively. These properties focus on boutique elegance rather than large-scale palace service.
Where can I stay if I want to be near the Spanish Steps?
Hotel Hassler Roma is perched directly on the Spanish Steps. J.K. Place Roma is also located near this landmark, making it a convenient base for walking around that area.