23 Best Hotels in Rome, Italy

Monti's first true luxury boutique hotel is a tribute to the artists and craftsmen that populate the neighborhood, with a whimsical design full of nods to ancient Rome. Rooms and suites feature colorful prints on the headboards, curtains, and walls, as well as bespoke furniture, Nespresso machines, and hand-painted espresso cups. A breakfast buffet with high-quality products is set up in the ground-floor restaurant, which serves excellent Roman and Italian cuisine for lunch and dinner, while the rooftop bar is a charming spot for creative cocktails. The sunny yellow spa has a Jacuzzi and treatments using Susanne Kaufmann's holistic skincare line.

When it comes to million-dollar views, the best place to stay in the whole city is the Hassler, so it’s no surprise many of the rich and famous (Tom Cruise, Jennifer Lopez, and the Beckhams among them) are willing to pay top dollar for a room at this exclusive hotel atop the Spanish Steps. First opened in the late 1800s and run by the sixth generation of Swiss hoteliers—making it Rome's only luxury property to remain in private hands—the Hassler hits you with old-world elegance, exclusive clubhouse vibes, and refined service the moment you enter. The quiet hallways have an air of discrete opulence, but the lavish rooms are decorated with art and antiques, plus some whimsical touches. One penthouse claims the largest terrace in town (and a €10,000-per-night price tag), while the other goes one better with two terraces, not to mention butler service (€18,000 per night). More standard rooms at the back will spare you and your wallet the VIP prices, but they don't offer the coveted vistas across the Roman skyline. The Michelin-starred rooftop restaurant, Imàgo, is world-famous for its view and gets top marks for a menu that reinterprets seasonal Italian cuisine. There's also a spa, gymnasium, and salon on-site.

Situated in a stately 16th-century building and founded in 1845, this storied hotel served as a guesthouse for aristocratic travelers visiting the noble Torlonia family (who still lives across the cobblestone street) and has since been the home away from home for various monarchs, movie stars like Elizabeth Taylor, and several great writers—Lord Byron, John Keats, Mark Twain, and Ernest Hemingway among them. A top-to-bottom renovation kept the British influence as an homage to the hotel's Grand Tour–era heyday, while upgrading the rooms and suites as well as the public spaces, including the sidewalk-facing restaurant and intimate English-style bar.

Occupying a prime position atop the Spanish Steps, this glamorous sister property of the beloved Hotel de Russie near the Piazza del Popolo has a Grand Tour–inspired design featuring antiques, custom wallpaper stamped with Piranesi prints, and plenty of silk. The Mosaico restaurant serves pan-Mediterranean cuisine in a charming courtyard, and Café Ginori on the ground floor serves elevated bistro dishes on Ginori porcelain. But the most popular spot is Cielo Terrace, where you can sip Aperol Spritzes with stunning views of Rome from a rooftop perch.

Set in a 16th-century mansion annexed to Palazzo Borghese and tucked behind a discreet entrance, this intimate hotel might be Rome's best-kept secret. It has stunning decor featuring plush furnishings and vivid photographs by Florentine photographer Massimo Listri. Rooms and suites were designed with comfort, style, and convenience in mind. The lobby lounge, Il Salotto, is a lovely spot for coffee or cocktails, and the Adelaide restaurant serves perfectly executed Mediterranean dishes, including some Roman classics.

Set in what was once an architecture school and featuring gorgeous modern design, this intimate hotel is a stone's throw from the Mausoleum of Augustus and not far from the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo. Its guest rooms are decked out with canopy beds, Italian-marble bathrooms, and the finest linens, as well as satellite flat-screen TVs and Bose bluetooth speakers. The swanky bar and the timeless library-inspired lounge are the perfect places to relax after a day of wandering cobblestone streets, but for extra pampering you can request a massage in the comfort of your room.

Dreamt up by the interior design studio of famed filmmaker Luca Guadagnino and housed in the 16th-century Collegio Nazareno, this member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World is a magnet for aesthetes. A massive 1940s Murano chandelier by the entrance and brightly colored geometric rugs lining the lobby draw you in. The eye-catching design elements continue throughout the property, juxtaposing original details like ceiling frescoes with strikingly modern furnishings. Bar della Musa is a must for aperitivo, while the restaurant serves southern Italian cuisine in a tranquil courtyard full of plants. The impressive Aula Magna upstairs is the perfect spot for photo ops.

Originally opened by César Ritz in 1894, this grande dame has a Belle Epoque lobby filled with classic and contemporary art, a ballroom with painstakingly restored ceiling frescoes, and an intimate library where you can sip a cup of tea or something stronger. Rooms and suites feature a crisp neutral color palette (either powder blue or cinnamon) and mix furniture in the Empire, Regency, and Louis XV styles.

You'll experience exquisite service and pampering at this neoclassical landmark on the Piazza della Repubblica built on the foundations of the Baths of Diocletian—it's now run by Anantara, a luxury hotel brand with roots in Thailand. The public spaces, including the reception, lobby bar, fine dining INEO Restaurant, SEEN by Olivier rooftop restaurant and bar (offering spectacular city views), and Anantara Spa with hydrotherapy treatments and an outdoor pool were renovated in 2022, so they feel sleek and modern, while the rooms have kept a more traditional style, with heavy draperies and antique furniture.

The former home of Queen Margherita of Savoy, the Baglioni Hotel Regina, which enjoys a prime spot on the Via Veneto, is still a favorite among today's jet-setters. Right across the street from the American Embassy and next to its noisy neighbor, the Hard Rock Cafe, the luxury hotel radiates royal elegance with sumptuous crystal chandeliers, rich red carpets, elaborate staircases, and decorative statues. Rooms have luxury brocades, wall silks, and period antiques. Eighth-floor suites enjoy superb views of the Eternal City. The Art Deco–style Brunello Bar and Restaurant serves elegant dishes inspired by local recipes.

Nestled within Piazza Augusto Imperatore, Bvlgari Hotel Roma is an architectural gem born from a meticulous four-year restoration of a 1930s edifice. The interiors heavily incorporate opulent marble in varying shades, which were inspired by the floor of the Pantheon. With a team of four dedicated staff members per room, Bvlgari's white-glove service reigns supreme. Michelin-starred chef Niko Romito helms Il Ristorante Niko Romito, and his team oversees the ground floor Il Caffè, the Champagne Bar, and the sprawling rooftop terrace. The Bvlgari spa, an oasis spread over four floors, is worthy of royalty, with a pool featuring mosaics inspired by the Baths of Caracalla.

This intimate boutique hotel from the team behind the Pierluigi restaurant is a top spot for wine lovers. The general manager is a sommelier, the wine cellar has 1,500 labels, each room comes with a personalized wine fridge, and the hotel organizes tastings with producers. Don't miss the complimentary aperitivo at Charade Bar, which has wallpaper illustrated by a local artist.

Established in 1925, this art deco--style hotel feels like an authentic time capsule of a more glamorous era. Exquisite wallpaper and fabric prints are coordinated in guest rooms, and some are decorated with antiques—the grandest suite has a red ceiling hand-painted in Venetian style. Everything is lovingly supervised by the owners. There's bar service on the panoramic roof garden and in the courtyard, and complimentary bicycles are available if you feel like braving the traffic. No wonder it's a favorite of filmmaker Wes Anderson, among other illustrious guests.

This boutique property inside the former residence of opera composer Gaetano Donizetto aims to be a restaurant with rooms above rather than a hotel with a restaurant below. In fact, you have to walk through the restaurant to check in at the reception desk. The design is inspired by English colonial clubhouses, with plush banquettes and gallery walls featuring Old Master–style paintings with a humorous twist. Rooms have plush beds with oversize headboards, bold colors, and luxe marble bathrooms.

The first luxury hotel built on the Via Veneto, in 1889, the luxurious Majestic was long a favorite among Roman nobility and high society (it served as a backdrop in Fellini's La Dolce Vita). Today, the Majestic holds onto its grand old-world splendor with luxurious art deco furnishings, spacious rooms, up-to-date accessories, and white marble bathrooms. The wonderful restaurant with a Sicilian menu and bar has a delightful terrace that overlooks the Via Veneto and excellent people-watching potential.

Once home to the Malaspina family who hosted high-society gatherings throughout the 18th century, this former Roman villa has public spaces that are sumptuously decorated with chandeliers, velvet curtains, and eclectic artwork. Rooms feature tasteful navy blue, taupe, or green details against white backdrops, with comfortable beds and minimal furniture. Some suites offer incredible details like beamed ceilings, terraces, design books, and prints by noted photographers. The gorgeous outdoor garden features olive and lemon trees, and a pool with sunbeds.

If you dream of waking up to head-on views of the Colosseum, book into this boutique hotel, which is set in a 17th-century palazzo built over the ruins of the Ludus Magnus, the gymnasium used by Roman gladiators, and offers refined luxury. An adjacent building has modern suites and the must-visit cocktail bar, The Court. The upscale rooftop restaurant Aroma rounds out the offerings.

Originally a 17th-century convent for orphaned girls, Palazzo Ripetta is now a stylish hotel designed by Fausta Gaetani, featuring vibrant upholstery, abstract art, and colorful Murano glass fixtures. There is also a bistro in the ground-level courtyard, the San Baylon Ristorante & Cocktail Bar, and a spacious rooftop bar focused on wines.

Six Senses is known for a focus on 360-degree wellness and sustainability, and the brand's first Italian property is a delight: a luxurious, tranquil retreat in the center of one of the city's busiest neighborhoods, allowing guests to be in the middle of it all while opting out of the usual cacophony of the city center. Set inside a 15th-century palazzo, a monumental Carrara marble staircase connects the four floors of peaceful, earth-toned rooms that use a mix of luxurious natural materials to create small havens of comfort. The spa, which includes Roman-style baths, and a healthy modern restaurant keep to the theme of indulgent well-being.

On a quiet street between Via Veneto and the Spanish Steps, the W Rome brings a calculated cool to an upscale old-world area. Spread across two adjoining 19th-century palazzos, the hotel embraces contemporary luxury with bold colors, sleek leather, and maximalist murals and art in the common spaces. With a rooftop terrace, small pool deck, full gym, interior garden, modern Sicilian restaurant by lauded chef Ciccio Sultano, pastry shop, and a sneakers pop-up store by Big Soup, the hotel embodies la dolce vita and offers more amenities than most in the center of Rome.