Hotel Eden, Dorchester Collection
Via Ludovisi, 49, Rome, Latium, 00187, Italy
Why We Like It
The Eden swaddles you in elegance. From savoring the gourmet tasting menus at La Terrazza to pampering yourself with a facial or massage at the spa, there are plenty of opportunities to spoil yourself or whoever you’re traveling with. The staff here are pros and make sure to coddle guests; no request is too big or too small.
Fodor's Expert Review
At what was once a favorite haunt of Ingrid Bergman, Ginger Rogers, and Fellini, dashing elegance, exquisite decor, and stunning vistas of Rome combine with true Italian hospitality. The hotel is a bit out of the centro storico (historic center) for serious sightseers, but it's also a quick walk from the top of the Spanish Steps and feels like an oasis of calm thanks to its location atop the Villa Borghese. Rooms have elegant design features and thoughtful amenities: soaring ceilings, enormous Bang and Olufsen HD televisions, a complimentary tablet for in-room use, fine linens, and gleaming marble bathrooms. Topping it all off is one of Rome's most fabled fine dining restaurants: La Terrazza, where gourmet tasting menus come with truly romantic vistas. The more casual Ristorante Il Giardino and Il Giardino Bar (also on the rooftop), plus La Libreria lobby lounge round out the offerings.
You Should Know The location, just uphill from the Spanish Steps and near the Villa Borghese, is prestigious, but not the most convenient for sightseeing and the area is dead at night.
PROS
- Gorgeous rooftop terrace restaurant
- Tranquil spa facilities
- 24-hour room service
CONS
- Breakfast not included (starting from €35)
- Gym is standard but small
- Some rooms overlook an unremarkable courtyard
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Room
If you dream of wrapping yourself up in a plush hotel bathroom and eating breakfast in bed, this is the hotel for you. The 98 rooms and suites feel sumptuous and sophisticated, with high ceilings, fine linens, neutral color schemes, and gold accents. Mod-cons include Bang & Olufsen HD TVs and complimentary tablets for in-room use. Upgrade for a private balcony or walk-in closet. If money is no object, consider booking the spacious Bellavista Penthouse Suite, which has a more modern design and comes with butler service.
Bathroom
Bathrooms feature bright white marble, gold taps, and premium amenities. Most rooms have a rainfall shower and separate bathtub.
Lobby
As soon as you enter through the tall glass doors, you’ll be dazzled by the opulent décor, but look closer and you’ll notice subtle nods to Rome’s monuments. The floors were inspired by the ones in the Pantheon and the reception desk is a block of marble carved with patterns that recall the Ara Pacis. Straight ahead, up a small flight of stairs is La Libreria, the lobby lounge with a secret bar concealed by mirrored doors.
Spa
The spa is small but well equipped, with two spa suites, a couples’ suite, and a manicure and pedicure suite. There are a range of massages and facials on offer, including the two-hour signature Grande Bellezza treatment, which starts with an exfoliating scrub and a massage, followed by a regenerating face mask.
Gym
Located on the second floor, there’s a small 24-hour gym equipped with Technogym equipment, weight machines, and free weights.
Dining
The casual rooftop restaurant, Il Giardino, is open all day, starting with breakfast from 7 a.m. and going straight through to dinner, when it serves excellent pizza, pasta, and other tasty Italian dishes. At the gourmet restaurant, La Terrazza, Executive Chef Salvatore Bianco’s tasting menus surprise and delight with artful dishes inspired by his memories. Combined with the sleek ambiance, fine wines, and attentive service, they make for a dining experience you won’t soon forget. The lobby lounge, La Libreria, is an all-day dining destination for coffee and tea, cocktails, and international classics like a burger and Caesar salad.
Tip From the rooftop restaurants and bar, you’ll have to descend one floor to find the bathroom. Take the stairs, not the elevator, to admire black-and-white photographs of the many celebrities who have graced the Eden with their presence over the course of its long history.
Drinking
The Giardino bar is the place to ease into the evening with a refined aperitivo served with gourmet snacks while taking in fantastic views of the city.
What's Nearby
Getting Around
The Eden is a 10-minute walk from the Spanish Steps and the Spagna metro stop, as well as the entrance to Villa Borghese. The Trevi Fountain is a 15-minute walk away.
Restaurants
Il Marchese (a 17-minute walk) charms with its rustic-chic design and flawless execution of classic Roman pastas served photogenically in cooking pans. Michelin-starred Ristorante Moma (a 7-minute walk) turns out haute cuisine hits made using locally sourced ingredients. Ristorante Nino (a 9-minute walk) has been serving Tuscan cuisine (and a few Roman dishes) in a wood-paneled dining room since the 1930s.
Bars
Antica Enoteca (a 12-minute walk) is Piazza di Spagna’s historic wine bar, while Il Palazzetto Wine Bar (a 10-minute walk) is located right at the top of the Spanish Steps and has a bird’s eye view of the action.
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Rate Includes: No Meals
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