The ninth property in the Bulgari Hotels collection, Bulgari Hotel Rome opened in 2023, bringing the luxury jeweler home to a monumental 1930s building on Piazza Augusto Imperatore. Architects Antonio Citterio and Patricia Viel used Italian craftsmanship to create refined elegance throughout. The spectacular spa features a jaw-dropping Bisazza mosaic pool, while Il Ristorante – Niko Romito and five distinctive culinary experiences showcase exceptional Italian elegance in every detail.

JK Place Roma is housed in Rome's former school of architecture near the Spanish Steps. Michele Bönan's designs create a boutique hotel with just thirty rooms and suites, offering ultra-discreet service and posh seclusion. The stylish JK Café serves as an all-day bar and lounge. This intimate retreat prioritizes personalized luxury over comprehensive facilities, making it the perfect place to contemplate a permanent Roman holiday in the heart of the city.

The conversion of a 16th-century palazzo in the center of Rome into a luxury boutique hotel would be a noteworthy event on its own terms — the fact that Palazzo Talìa’s designer was none other than the film director Luca Guadagnino gives it a cultural resonance that few other hotels can match. This is no mere hobby for Mr. Guadagnino, who operates his own design studio. And it’s clear from a glance around Palazzo Talìa’s public spaces that this is serious work.

The storied property first began life as a 17th century aristocratic mansion before being transformed into one of Rome’s grand hotels in 1811, when it pulled in a creative crowd such as Herman Melville, Stendhal, and George Sand. It has now been restored to its former glory by designer Hugo Toro, who has smoothly blended original elements such as marble statues and ornate Murano chandeliers with a more contemporary Art Deco style.

Hotel de Russie, where Picasso and Cocteau once picked oranges in the hotel garden, offers tranquil luxury across from the Spanish Steps overlooking Piazza del Popolo. Built in 1818 with an inconspicuous facade, it conceals 30,000 square feet of manicured gardens with palm trees, climbing roses, and Roman ruins. This serene retreat features one of Italy's finest luxury spas, quiet modern furnishings, and terraces perfect for Prosecco evenings while music drifts from the piazza below.

Rocco Forte Hotel de la Ville transformed a staid luxury hotel by the Spanish Steps into a self-aware fantasy balancing tasteful elegance with opulence, without feeling kitschy. This Roman grand hotel features first-rate comforts and exceptional cuisine, including a fine-dining restaurant by Fulvio Pierangelini, a spectacular rooftop terrace, and a classic Roman trattoria. The makeover represents the kind of sophisticated renovation that defines the Forte specialty.

In 1894, The St. Regis Rome opened as Grand Hotel de Rome with a 16-course inaugural dinner by Cesar Ritz and chef Escoffier. For 130 years, it has hosted royalty and VIPs with unmatched discretion. The hotel balances historical legacy with avant-garde touches: contemporary Continua Gallery artworks, the popular Lumen Bar with daily 7pm sabrage ritual, harp serenades during breakfast, and DJ evenings. Pierre-Yves Rochon's 2018 renovation includes the palatial 300-square-meter Royal Suite.

Hotel Vilòn occupies a romantic 16th-century house annexed to Palazzo Borghese in Rome's historic center. Once a 20th-century nunnery, this intimate 18-room boutique hotel offers monastic quiet amidst the bustling city. Designed by architect Giampiero Panepinto and film set designer Paolo Bonfini, each cinematic room features walk-in closets, complimentary minibars, and garden views. Adelaide Ristorante serves seasonal Italian cuisine on terraces overlooking private gardens.

Hotel Hassler Roma sits at the top of the Spanish Steps, owned by the same Swiss family since the 1890s. This luxury institution combines warm hospitality with professional operation in unique rooms and suites. Features include the MICHELIN-starred Imàgo restaurant with panoramic city views, the 1940s-inspired Hassler Bar, Amorvero Spa, and lavish accommodations ranging from classic doubles to the ornate Villa Medici and modern Hassler penthouses.

The meticulously restored 15th-century Palazzo Salviati Cesi Mellini, is now home to Six Senses Rome. Designer Patricia Urquiola created thoroughly modern luxury interiors that pay tribute to Rome's history while embracing contemporary Italian design. Rooms start at 28 square meters with vast top-tier suites. The lavish spa offers Roman baths, and dining includes NOTOS Rooftop terrace and BIVIUM's sustainable, half plant-based menu focused on local ingredients.

housed in a stunning 1925 Art Nouveau building with roots dating to 1905, Hotel Locarno has been Rome's boutique hotel pioneer since the 1970s. This historic hideaway combines multiple layers of glamorous history with contemporary luxury. From atmospheric rooms to legendary suites, plus a celebrated bar serving inventive cocktails to Rome's creative elite for decades, it offers unmatched depth and eccentric charm that modern hotels simply cannot replicate.

Singer Palace Hotel occupies the historic Art Deco palazzo built for Singer sewing machines nearly a century ago on Via del Corso, Rome's premier shopping street. This boutique hotel blends period architecture with contemporary art and modern design furniture. With 29 unique rooms and suites featuring parquet floors and marble bathrooms, it offers surprisingly spacious accommodations. The rooftop restaurant and bar serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner with views over the Eternal City.

Here, just off the Via del Corso, at the First Roma Arte - by the Pavilions Hotels, you’re most comfortably ensconced in the sort of small luxury hotel, where near-impossible refinement and cozy residential atmosphere go naturally hand in hand. And then, on top of that, the place is simply drenched in art. By which we mean not just a smattering of art books in the lobby and the occasional print in the corridor, but a whole library full of art books and an enormous amount of artwork in the rooms.

Portrait Roma sits above the flagship Ferragamo store in a 19th-century townhouse, representing the family's luxury hospitality venture. Michele Bonan's elegant design features ultra-luxe details like boarskin leather elevators and silk curtains. Rooms offer petite balconies overlooking the streets below. The rooftop lounge serves cocktails by the fireplace with Spanish Steps views, while the penthouse boasts its own kitchen, sauna, and private terrace.

Hotel Eden has been a leading light of Roman luxury hospitality since opening in 1889, now part of the prestigious Dorchester Collection. Designers Bruno Moinard and Claire Bétaille created glamorous public spaces and contemporary high-end rooms near the Spanish Steps. The elevated La Terrazza restaurant offers impressive views and fine dining. This luxury hotel embodies the Italian art of living beautifully, making it a place you'll never want to leave.

Private and discrete, Umiltà 36 is tucked away on a side street near the Trevi Fountain, connected to Via del Corso. This luxury boutique hotel features vibrant interiors blending Art Deco glamour with classic modernism and contemporary art. Elegantly designed rooms and suites embrace refined simplicity, while inviting public spaces include Dandy Café restaurant and fresh seafood restaurant Aquamarina.

Hotel Maalot defines itself as young, irreverent, and rock 'n' roll, housed in composer Donizetti's former palazzo on Via delle Murate. Enter through Don Pasquale restaurant to discover rooms arranged around a beautiful glass-domed hall. Eclectic Art Deco interiors feature bold colors, hat-themed contemporary art, and vibrant atmosphere. The basement gym offers rare luxury for a city center boutique hotel, just steps from Trevi Fountain.

Palazzo Roma offers a rare overnight experience. This 17th-century palace is right on the Via del Corso, a location that couldn't be more convenient for sightseeing and shopping; inside, the interiors evoke the grandeur of the era, the original marble staircase, rich wood paneling, and coffered ceilings all carefully refurbished. The rooms are just as elegant, with modern four-poster beds, original artworks, colorful stripes and patterns, and fresh floral arrangements.

This 17th-century convent became a hotel in the 1960s, but it was only during its 2020 closure that Palazzo Ripetta found its present form — a family-owned luxury hotel with a strong visual identity. The location, two streets to the south of the Piazza del Popolo, could hardly be more auspicious, and the 78 rooms and suites are the very picture of modern Roman elegance. Two restaurants and a rooftop bar gather locals and visitors alike over classic Roman dishes and unique cocktails.