Rome has no shortage of great hotels, and if you’re looking for something really special then you’re spoilt for choice in the Eternal City. From exclusive boutique lodgings to grand hotels with sprawling gardens and sun terraces, Rome has it all when it comes to five-star luxury.
For those who want to treat themselves, Rome Cavalieri offers a penthouse suite with a wildly extravagant roof terrace with hot tub and views across the entire Rome skyline
Hotel de Russie
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The perfect place to unwind after a long day of exploring Rome, Hotel de Russie is located on the Via Del Babuino near the Spanish Steps and the gorgeous neoclassical Piazza de Popolo. Its elegant rooms have a combination of contemporary and classical styles, and all of them are air-conditioned and come with a well-stocked minibar. Hotel de Russie also has a sauna, Turkish baths and even a salt-water hydromassage pool. Traditional Roman and Italian cuisine is available at the hotel restaurant, Le Jardin de Russie, where you can even enjoy your meals in the peaceful and private hotel.
Hotel de Russie is a fascinating mix of old and new, with a modern design that respects the classical architecture of the historic building
Grand Hotel De La Minerve
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The Grand Hotel De La Minerve, housed in a beautiful 17th century building, has an almost unbeatable location just two minutes’ walk from the Pantheon. It’s also just a stone’s throw from Piazza Navona and the Spanish Steps, making it an ideal spot if you’re looking for luxury accommodation near some of Rome’s most iconic landmarks. The Minerva Roof Garden is one of the real highlights here, letting guests enjoy the finest fresh Mediterranean cuisine while overlooking the city centre – it’s also one of the best rooftop bars in Rome. The hotel’s concierge service can also help with travel and sightseeing advice, as well as arranging tours and transfers.
Grand Hotel De La Minerve – recently upgraded to better satisfy the needs of its sophisticated clientele – comes complete with 21st century amenities and offers 135 Rooms including Classic, Superior, Deluxe, Grand Deluxe, Junior Suites and Suites
Residenza Napoleone III
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If it was good enough for the French Emperor then we’re sure you won’t be disappointed with the stunning Residenza Napoleone III. It’s a small but luxurious hotel housed in a magnificent 16th century villa on the Via Condotti, and was – you guessed it – once the home of Napoleon III. You can choose between the Napoleone Suite or the Roof Garden Suite, both of which are sumptuously decorated and have a range of modern amenities. An in-room continental breakfast is served daily, and you can enjoy your morning coffee on the spacious roof terrace. Residenza Napoleone III is only a five-minute walk from the iconic Spanish Steps, and a concierge service is available to assist with travel and sightseeing advice.
The Residenza Napoleone III is one of the most luxurious and unique places to stay in Rome
Gran Melia Roma
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The Gran Melia Roma hotel enjoys a spectacular location on a hillside overlooking the banks of the River Tiber. It’s enviably just half a mile from St Peter’s Basilica and is only a 15-minute walk from the Piazza Navona and Campo de’ Fiori. Perhaps the Gran Melia Roma’s biggest draw is its opulent wellness centre, which includes an outdoor vitality pool, sauna, sensory showers, and Turkish baths – not to mention the swimming pool set in the large hotel garden. Its rooms come complete with free Wi-Fi, an LCD TV and a smartphone set up for free unlimited calls to Europe and the USA.
Thanks to the elegant design of the rooms, the Gran Meliá Rome is the city’s top luxury hotel
Hotel Lord Byron
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Lord Byron once described Rome as the ‘city of the soul’, and the luxury hotel bearing his name pays homage to the poet and his appreciation of the finer things in life. The hotel, which is small but luxurious – and with 32 rooms – is located in the fashionable Parioli district next to the scenic Villa Borghese gardens. Hotel Lord Byron’s stylish Art Deco interiors give the place a chic 1920s atmosphere, and the hotel’s elegant Il Salotto Lounge Bar is the perfect place to unwind after a day in the city.
The spacious rooms at Hotel Lord Byron are decorated in a warm color palette, equipped with eclectic Art Déco designs and unique works of art
J.K. Place Roma
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J.K. Place Roma opened in 2013 and has established itself as a modern leader in Rome’s luxury hotel scene. Its 26 rooms and four suites are elegantly decked out with wood-panelled walls, canopied four-poster beds and fully stocked complimentary mini-bars. One of the main attractions here is the J.K. Café, which serves delicious food and extravagant cocktails. J.K. Place Roma is on the Via di Monte d’Oro, right in the centre of the city and only a short distance from Rome’s most famous sights.
J.K. Place Roma’s elegant rooms are furnished with luscious canopied four-poster beds
Rome Cavalieri
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The Rome Cavalieri offers an island of luxury and tranquility in the bustling heart of Rome. Many of its spacious rooms have balconies overlooking the surrounding private Mediterranean gardens, and there are four bars and two restaurants to keep you comfortably wined and dined. La Pergola is a beautiful rooftop restaurant with three Michelin stars, while the L’Uliveto serves traditional Italian fare on a scenic poolside terrace. The Rome Cavalieri also has its own Grand Spa, which includes saunas, an indoor pool and decadent Turkish baths for relaxing in after a long day of sightseeing.