The Best Hotels in Rome for Every Taste
B&R Experience Designer for Italy, Courtney Mundy, shares her selection of the best hotels in Rome.
Home of the country's largest international airport, almost every journey you take to Italy will include a stop in Rome, and if it doesn't—it should. The Eternal City is the type of place where you could use a few extra sets of eyes, with head-turning marvels around every corner.
No matter your taste or budget, the city is brimming with accommodation options for everyone, from super-luxe 5-star hotels to charming boutique properties. Here are the top ones I've visited during my recent research trip to Italy.
The Best 5-star Hotels in Rome
Hotel de la Ville
This hotel sits on a quiet yet centrally located road. Rooms are spacious with a classy design, and the lobby and common spaces are tastefully appointed. Hotel de la Ville is part of the Rocco Forte portfolio, a luxury brand that I work with throughout Italy. They often take over historical buildings and transform them into elegant, luxurious and comfortable hotels with top-notch service.
Hotel de Russie
Found between the Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps, this historical gem is immediately inviting. Generously sized and well-designed suites set the stage for a welcoming experience. Explore the secret tiered garden and lounge any way you'd like from the al fresco bar to the restaurant to the incredible spa. Hotel de Russie was dubbed “paradise on earth” by French poet Jean Cocteau in 1917, and the accolade still stands today.
Hotel de la Ville Rocco Forte
Hotel de Russie
JK Place Roma
Pure modern class, the JK Place Roma offers just the right mix of antique furniture with bold colours in their spacious suites, which feature both a sitting area and bedroom. Expect carpeted rooms with marble edgings, wooden walls and frames and poster beds. Classic and deluxe rooms offer small balconies. You'll find this hotel just south of Villa Borghese and east of the river.
Hotel Vilon
Hotel Vilon is the restoration of a house annexed to Palazzo Borghese, the former homestead of one of Italy's noble families. It's hidden away from the city bustle on a quiet road but still in a great location. Sophisticated Art Deco interior design and timeless architecture lend to the property's unique character and charm.
Holy Deer San Lorenzo City Lodge
Located right next to the Church of Sant’Agnese and overlooking the romantic Via dell’Anima and Piazza Navona, Holy Deer San Lorenzo is as luxurious as it gets right in the heart of Rome. With its Baroque frescoes, glitzy gold accents and an ornate spiral staircase, the master bedroom was designed for Pope Innocent X and has been refurbished as one of the most elaborate stays in the entire city. The hotel's music room, library and study adds a distinct 17th c. charm that's intertwined with 21st c. modern luxury—pure extravagance.
The Best Boutique Hotels in Rome
Palazzo Ripetta
Palazzo Ripetta is an independently owned 5-star hotel situated in the heart of Rome between Piazza del Popolo and Piazza di Spagna, recently affiliated to the prestigious Relais & Châteaux collection.
The Hotel combines architecture, aesthetic research, art, expertise and passion for hospitality in a 17century former convent. This exclusive location satisfies every sensory perception, from the lavish velvet furnishings to the morning aromas created by the pastry chefs, from the culinary offerings of San Baylon and Etere Rooftop to the atmosphere of Piazzetta Ripetta, which welcomes guests with its signature cocktails and finger food in an intimate cloister in the Eternal City. 78 rooms and suites embody the authentic soul of the hotel: custom-made furniture, crafted by Italian artisans, harmoniously coexist with eco-friendly choices, modern amenities, and precious classical and contemporary artworks.
Palazzo Ripetta
Palazzo Ripetta, Foyer
Margutta 19
Sitting on a charming road in the heart of Rome, opt for this small, luxury boutique hotel if you're looking for spacious suites and an abundant breakfast buffet without breaking the bank. Margutta 19 is a steal for the amount of space and elegant style. The Garden suites offer more privacy while still having the convenience of being in the main building. Although their Margutta 54 and courtyard studios often have a lower price tag, take note that they are not situated in the main building (they are just up the road) and don't have 24/7 reception like the other rooms do.
The First Roma Arte
A small, boutique hotel near palazzo del Popolo showcasing contemporary artwork. Find simple and causal décor peppered with modern art throughout the rooms and common spaces.
Marfutta 19
Roma Arte