Bvlgari Hotel Roma
Campo Marzio, Piazza Augusto Imperatore; Rome, Italy
Bvlgari Hotel Roma places the jeweller's Roman identity at the centre of the experience, occupying a substantial building on Piazza Augusto Imperatore beside the Mausoleum of Augustus. Antonio Citterio and Patricia Viel's design uses colour, marble and carefully made details to connect a contemporary hotel with its historic setting. Rooms and suites are supported by a library devoted to jewellery history, a pool, gym and a spa that evokes Roman bathing architecture. Il Ristorante - Niko Romito looks towards the mausoleum from its elevated position, while the Bvlgari Bar and Dolci patisserie extend the hotel's social life through the day. We rank it first for the conviction with which design, dining and place come together. It suits travellers who want the hotel to be a destination in its own right, with enough architectural and culinary interest to justify time between city excursions. Campo Marzio also gives the property a compelling base for exploring central Rome on foot.