In a nutshell: Our top 3 luxury hotels in Rome.
- Hotel Eden: Located right in front of Villa Borghese Park with a fantastic view. The spa is perfect for some relaxation after a day of sightseeing.
- NH Collection Roma For Imperiali: A small 5-star hotel in the city center – perfect for your first visit to Rome! The highlight is the view of Rome from the roof terrace.
- Hotel Vilòn: One of the finest luxury hotels located in a little palace house in an Art Deco style. Many rooms have their own terrace.
Want to see even more? In our article we will show you our 11 favorite Rome luxury hotels, all centrally located and perfect for your Rome city break. Let’s go!
Singer Palace Hotel
The Singer Palace is a beautiful old building that was the headquarters of the famous sewing machine manufacturer Singer from 1850. Today, this 5-star luxury hotel is located here – but the hotel has retained its historic charm.
Many of Rome’s top sights are nearby: Piazza Venezia and the Trevi Fountain are just 300 meters away. You’ll also be staying right on the famous Via del Corso shopping street.
We especially like the rooftop terrace with Jim’s Bar in 1920s style. Here you can enjoy delicious cocktails with a breathtaking view over the city.
For us, the Singer Palace is one of the most beautiful boutique hotels in Rome.
the rooftop terrace.
Hotel Eden - Dorchester Collection
Hotel Eden is located, appropriately enough, around the corner from the gorgeous gardens of Villa Borghese. The huge panoramic windows in the suites and throughout the hotel give you a great view of the park and the city. The famous Spanish Steps are also just 500 meters away.
The rooms are equipped with original Italian furniture – just beautiful!
The highlight is the large spa area. You can get pampered with a massage or body treatment. There are also special offers for couples or mother-daughter vacations.
The hotel restaurant La Terrazza was awarded a Michelin star. Here you can enjoy exclusive wines and Mediterranean gourmet cuisine. Yum!
the spa area.
Maalot Roma
If you want to stay in a luxury hotel in Rome but don’t want to feel like you’re in a museum, the Maalot Roma is perfect for you. The decor is in friendly colors and has a cool and modern style.
The Don Pasquale restaurant is located in a beautiful winter garden with a glass roof. They only cook with local products. There’s also a cocktail bar that probably has the largest selection of rum in all of Rome.
The Maalot is located in the heart of Rome and the famous Trevi Fountain is literally just around the corner. Many beautiful city tours of Rome start here. You can also reach the Pantheon in just five minutes on foot.
the central location.
Hotel Vilòn
Hotel Vilòn looks like a small palace and in fact the villa belonged to the Roman noble family Borghese. So if you want to spend a princely night, Hotel Vilòn is the place for you.
The rooms are decorated in a modern art deco style and some of them even have their own small terrace. The noble bathrooms are made of marble and in the evening you can relax in your bathtub.
If you like strolling through the city, you’ll love the location. Just 200 meters away, in Via Condotti, there are numerous opportunities for shopping. In addition, the hotel is located almost directly on the Tiber and invites you to romantic evening walks along the river.
staying in a palace.
Harry's Bar Trevi Hotel and Restaurant
With just 13 rooms and three suites, Harry’s is a stylish boutique luxury hotel in the heart of Rome’s Old Town. The Trevi Fountain is just across the street and you can see it from the hotel’s panoramic terrace.
In fact, the first sight awaits you right inside the hotel – or rather under the hotel. In the basement there is an excavation site called “City of Water” with old aqueducts. Sometimes the works of contemporary Roman artists are also exhibited here.
On Fridays and Saturdays there are live piano concerts in Harry’s Bar. The hotel also works with many partners, and you can easily book a day at the spa or a private guided tour of Rome at the front desk.
the live piano concerts.
The St. Regis Rome
Are you interested in art? Then we can recommend this luxury hotel in Rome. In cooperation with a Roman art gallery, an exhibition of modern art has been created just inside the hotel. Great, when the first sight is right in the hotel!
For dining, you have two restaurant options right inside the hotel. We particularly like the Lumen Garden. It’s a green oasis in the heart of Rome where you can feast on traditional Roman cuisine all day long.
You should definitely check out the hotel’s evening ritual, when a champagne bottle is opened with a real saber.
The hotel is within walking distance of Termini Station, so you’ll be right at the hotel after your transfer from Rome Airport.
the art gallery in the hotel.
Hotel Palazzo Manfredi
When we think of Rome, we immediately have one sight in mind: the Colosseum. The Palazzo Manfredi is located directly across the street from Rome’s landmark, and thanks to the large panoramic windows, you’ll wake up right away with a view of the Colosseum.
The Palazzo Manfredi is an exclusive luxury hotel in Rome with only a few rooms and suites. Even when the city is full of tourists, you’ll enjoy your private oasis of tranquility here.
On the roof terrace of the hotel you will find the Aroma Restaurant. The restaurant’s chef, Giuseppe di Iorio, has been awarded a Michelin star. For a more casual ambiance, there’s the eponymous bistro, and you can end the evening with a cocktail at The Court bar.
the view of the Colosseum.
J.K. Place Roma
J.K. Place Roma has already won the “World’s Best Award” several times and has been recommended in renowned magazines such as the New York Times and the Forbes Travel Guide.
The furnishings are chic, modern and selected with a great attention to detail. The ceilings are made of rosewood, the bathrooms of marble and the beds are even handmade. Many rooms also have private balconies.
On Sundays, the JK Café offers a special program. Dishes from all over the world are served and you can feast your way from Buenos Aires to Tokyo. Typical Roman cuisine is also served.
Although you are right in the center of Rome, the hotel itself is situated in a rather peaceful area – very close to the Tiber.
the location on the Tiber.
NH Collection Roma Fori Imperiali
If you want to do a lot of sightseeing, the Roma Fori Imperiali is definitely the best luxury hotel in Rome for you. Very close are many top sights like the Roman Forum, the Colosseum or many exciting Rome museums.
You should definitely enjoy a cocktail on the rooftop terrace and best of all at sunset – the view is simply incomparable!
The rooms are also distinctive, the walls are decorated with black and white drawings of historic buildings in Rome.
If you want to leave early to explore the city, you can ask for an “Early Bird” breakfast.
the view from the roof terrace.
Rocco Forte Hotel de Russie
What we particularly like about this luxury hotel in Rome are the cozy rooms – modern and stylish, but still feel-good. Perfect for those who don’t like the classic and very posh style of many luxury hotels.
From the rooms you have a view of either the old town of Rome or the beautiful hotel garden.
By the way: in good weather you can eat not only in the restaurant Le Jardin, but also directly in the garden. Mediterranean dishes are served by celebrity chef Fulvio Pierangelini.
In addition, the Rocco Forte has a large wellness area with a saltwater pool, sauna and Turkish bath. You can also book relaxing massages.
the saltwater pool.
Baglioni Hotel Regina
Baglioni is an Italian luxury hotel chain, with other hotels in Venice and Florence. And the Baglioni Hotel Regina in Rome is also one of the top hotels in the city.
Rooms feature Murano chandeliers, Italian marble and silk wallpaper.
If you want to really relax after a long day of sightseeing, a Finnish sauna, hammam, and Jacuzzi await you in the spa area. You can also book a massage for a fee. A fitness room is available for a little work-out too.
In the hotel restaurant Brunello you can enjoy Mediterranean cuisine. Not only that, but you can also take a private cooking class with Chef Luciano Sartori in the Penthouse Suite. And if that’s not enough, there are plenty of good restaurants and bars around the hotel on Via Veneto.
the classy interior.
Do you know of any more luxury hotels in Rome?
These were our tips for the eleven best 5-star hotels in Rome. Have you ever been to the capital of Italy and can recommend a top luxury hotel in Rome? Feel free to tell us more in the comments, we’d love to hear from you!