10 Best Hotels in Rome
Rome’s hotel scene balances grand historic addresses with smaller residences and fresh takes on the palazzo. In Campo Marzio, near the Spanish Steps and Via dei Condotti, the mood ranges from intimate, design-conscious stays to larger statements with courtyards, rooftop dining and Roman-inspired spas. The area around Piazza della Repubblica suits classic grand hotels with ceremony and polished public rooms, while the historic centre also offers wellness-led options for travellers who want restorative pauses between sightseeing. For views, rooftop terraces and elevated dining become part of the stay in Ludovisi and above the Spanish Steps. Rome Cavalieri on Monte Mario adds a different rhythm altogether, with parkland, leisure facilities and a more resort-like feel for guests who value space, greenery and downtime as much as central-city access.
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.
Its design and dining express a strong connection to the surrounding city while delivering a comprehensive luxury offer.
Hotel de Russie
Italy
Hotel de Russie is in Via del Babuino, Rome, between Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps, and operates as a Rocco Forte hotel in the centre of the city. The property occupies a historic early nineteenth-century building designed by Giuseppe Valadier, giving the hotel a strong sense of place that links its present-day operation with Rome’s architectural heritage. Its setting is reinforced by the Secret Garden, a large terraced green space that sits within the hotel grounds rather than as a public park elsewhere nearby. Accommodation is presented as rooms and suites with a contemporary but classical style. Official descriptions note natural colour palettes, sculptural detailing, and bright layouts, while selected suites include floor-to-ceiling windows, French balconies, and views towards Pincian Hill and the Secret Garden. The hotel also identifies family-friendly suite options, indicating that it caters both to couples seeking a city base and to longer stays or family visits in central Rome. Dining centres on Le Jardin, the hotel’s Italian restaurant, which serves Mediterranean-inspired cuisine under Chef Fulvio Pierangelini. The menu includes dishes such as cacio e pepe, spaghetti with fresh tomato and basil, and lamb scottadito, while the restaurant also offers a Sunday brunch. Alongside this, the property operates the Stravinskij Bar and Aquazzura Bar, giving guests additional places for drinks and informal dining within the hotel itself. Facilities extend well beyond dining. The Irene Forte Spa includes a saltwater hydro pool, sauna, steam room, treatment rooms, a relaxation lounge, and a Technogym-equipped fitness centre. The hotel also provides meeting and event spaces, including rooms with natural light and outdoor terraces, with the Secret Garden available for private functions. Taken together, the experience is that of an urban retreat combining historic character, landscaped outdoor space, and a full-service spa and restaurant offering in a highly central Roman location.
The usable garden and central setting create an exceptional balance between exploration and time at the hotel.
Corinthia Rome
Piazza del Parlamento, Campo Marzio; Rome, Italy
Corinthia Rome has transformed a former Bank of Italy palazzo on Piazza del Parlamento into a hotel with a notably residential character. Restored architectural details sit alongside contemporary furnishings in rooms, suites and penthouses, with larger signature suites giving particular expression to the building's heritage. Leafy interior courtyards soften the formal architecture. Carlo Cracco shapes the dining offer, including Viride's contemporary Italian cooking, while Piazzetta and Ocra Bar introduce more sociable spaces for meals and aperitifs. Below the palazzo, the former vault area now contains a spa inspired by Roman bathing, with two bathing pools, thermal facilities and private treatment rooms. We include Corinthia for the strength of this reuse and the way its smaller scale supports a central-city stay. It is particularly attractive to travellers who appreciate a building with a clear past but want current accommodation and wellness facilities. The Campo Marzio setting makes the hotel's courtyards and subterranean spa a valuable counterpoint to busy days outside.
The successful reuse of the bank building and the coherent dining and spa offer earn it a strong place among established Roman hotels.
Hotel Eden Rome
Italy
Hotel Eden combines a historic address with an elevated perspective across Rome. First opened in 1889, the hotel sits on Via Ludovisi near the Spanish Steps and Villa Borghese, making its rooftop restaurants a natural extension of a day spent exploring. Il Giardino pairs Italian cooking with a garden-like terrace setting, while its bar provides a panoramic place for an aperitif. Fine dining under chef Salvatore Bianco and the quieter La Libreria lounge offer different ways to spend the evening. A private spa suite and fitness room add practical opportunities for rest and exercise. The accommodation follows an elegant, comfortable interpretation of Italian style rather than a sharply experimental design direction. We choose Eden for travellers who value views and dining as much as the convenience of a central base. Its strongest moments are likely to come at the edges of the day, when a rooftop breakfast, sunset drink or unhurried dinner lets the city itself become part of the experience.
Its elevated setting and varied dining spaces provide a particularly persuasive stay for couples who enjoy lingering over meals.
Six Senses Rome
Italy
Six Senses Rome brings a wellness-led approach to the historic centre, with rooms and suites arranged for either courtyard or city outlooks. Selected suites add private terraces, while the broader design aims to provide calm within easy reach of the city's major monuments. The Roman Bathhouse is the clearest expression of the concept: a thermal circuit moves through caldarium, tepidarium and frigidarium spaces, supported by treatments, yoga and fitness sessions. BIVIUM combines restaurant, bar and café functions in a lively shared space. Above it, NOTOS introduces rooftop dining with Mediterranean dishes and wide city views. An Earth Lab and locally focused experiences give guests opportunities to engage with the hotel's environmental and cultural programme. We select it for travellers who want wellness to be part of a city break rather than a separate rural escape. The balance of sociable dining and quieter accommodation makes it especially suitable for a visit with deliberate pauses between Rome's more demanding days of sightseeing.
Its substantial bathing and wellness offer is unusually well integrated into a central Rome hotel.
Hassler Roma
Top of the Spanish Steps; Rome, Italy
Hassler Roma makes its position above the Spanish Steps an essential part of the stay. Individually designed rooms favour Italian elegance, while larger suites introduce distinctive combinations of marble, wood panelling, art and private terraces. The most expansive accommodation uses separate living and dining spaces to turn the Roman panorama into a residential experience. Imàgo combines fine dining with elevated views, Salone Eva offers a more flexible setting through the day, and Palm Court adds an outdoor option. The concierge arranges private explorations of places such as the Vatican, Pantheon and Colosseum, linking the hotel's traditional service approach to the city beyond. We include the Hassler for travellers who want a recognisable Roman landmark and appreciate classic accommodation with individual character. The rooftop and terrace spaces give it particular appeal for a celebratory visit. Its strengths lie in setting, continuity and the opportunity to see central Rome from above before stepping directly back into its streets.
The landmark position and individually detailed accommodation make it a compelling choice for traditional luxury.
The St. Regis Rome
Italy
The St. Regis Rome brings a grand palazzo atmosphere to the area near Piazza della Repubblica. Opened in 1894, the hotel combines its historic proportions with luminous interiors, Rubelli fabrics, handmade glass and collected objects. Rooms and suites retain a strong sense of ceremony, supported by the brand's butler service for personal arrangements and everyday details. LUMEN is the main social setting, with dining, music and Italian aperitif traditions extending through the day. The evening sabering ritual gives the hotel a recognisable shared moment, while family activities broaden its suitability beyond a formal couples' stay. We select it for travellers who want a full grand-hotel experience and enjoy public rooms with a sense of occasion. The area's relationship to the Baths of Diocletian also provides a distinct historical frame for a Rome visit. Its appeal is strongest when the hotel is used actively, with time for a lounge drink, an unhurried breakfast and the personal attention of the butler team.
Its palazzo interiors, butler service and sociable rituals provide a particularly complete traditional luxury experience.
J.K. Place Roma
Campo Marzio, near Via dei Condotti; Rome, Italy
J.K. Place Roma offers an intimate interpretation of a central Roman hotel, with a residential atmosphere and design that gives the public rooms as much attention as the bedrooms. The collection includes classic and larger rooms, balcony categories, suites and family accommodation, allowing guests to choose the amount of space and outdoor access that suits the trip. Dining is deliberately flexible: breakfast, lunch and all-day meals bring Roman flavours into a contemporary setting, while an intimate bar provides a natural place to return after an afternoon in the city. The hotel also arranges experiences around individual interests. We choose J.K. Place for travellers who prefer a smaller, design-conscious base near Via dei Condotti and want an easy relationship with the surrounding streets. It is particularly suitable for a repeat visit or a shopping and culture weekend, when a comfortable lounge and thoughtful personal arrangements can matter more than an extensive resort-style list of facilities.
Its small-scale atmosphere and flexible dining create a strong boutique alternative to the larger Roman palazzos.
Portrait Roma
Via dei Condotti and Via Bocca di Leone; Rome, Italy
Portrait Roma is conceived as a private Roman residence above the Via dei Condotti shopping district. Its fourteen suites, designed by Michele Bönan with inspiration from Salvatore Ferragamo, combine crafted materials, contemporary lines and carefully considered living areas. Kitchenettes and selected private terraces encourage a more independent rhythm than a conventional hotel room. The shared rooftop terrace brings the skyline into the experience, providing a setting for breakfast, coffee or an evening aperitif. Meals can also unfold in the privacy of a suite, keeping the atmosphere intimate and unhurried. We include Portrait for travellers who value discretion, domestic space and a close relationship to the Spanish Steps area. Its small scale is the central appeal: this is a place to settle into a Roman routine, with shopping, cultural visits and quiet time at the residence fitted around personal preferences. It works especially well for couples or a longer city visit where a suite's living space will be used meaningfully.
The very small scale and practical suite layouts offer a distinctive form of privacy in a prime central location.
Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Italy
Rome Cavalieri offers a different proposition from the hotels embedded in the historic centre: a substantial hillside property with private parkland, broad views and room for a longer leisure stay. Its art collection ranges from historic paintings and decorative objects to contemporary work, turning public spaces into part of the attraction. La Pergola anchors the destination dining offer, while other restaurants and lounges support a more relaxed daily routine. The Grand Spa Club includes Roman bathing facilities and an indoor pool, with outdoor pools opening seasonally in suitable weather. Park paths and exercise stations add opportunities to spend time outside. We select it for travellers who want greenery and leisure facilities alongside Rome's cultural itinerary, particularly families who need downtime between visits. The location is a deliberate trade-off: reaching central sights requires planning transport, but returning to a pool, park and panoramic setting can make that separation worthwhile. Spa access conditions should be checked for the chosen booking.
Its park and pool provision offer a useful alternative for travellers who want a resort-like rhythm during a city visit.