Rome’s exquisite beauty, ancient ruins, and rich heritage attract millions of travelers from all corners of the world. For a modern traveler, the city offers everything from jaw-dropping attractions to lip-smacking food and luxury lodging choices to quaint cafes serving hand-crafted cappuccinos. The city surely is a home to some of the world’s most opulent, wonderful hotels, including the classic resorts to some 19th century palaces, thoroughly decorated and loaded with modern amenities. Here are the top five choices of hotels in Rome.
- Hotel De Russie
Hotel De Russie is a celebrity favorite and a revamped 19th-century palazzo, featuring 122 immaculately maintained rooms. The hotel is an oasis in itself, with its romantic tiered hill-side terraced garden courtyard. Many Hollywood celebrities have stayed at this hotel’s elite suites. This beautiful hotel is in the Piazza del Popolo suburb, one of the city's best neighborhoods. This refurbished establishment features well-maintained rooms with idiosyncratic modern interiors, sophisticated on-site spa and breathtaking decors featuring a mix of dark wood with contrast pastel backgrounds. Amenities include onsite Turkish bath, spa service, concierge, classic Italian restaurants, and a lively martini bar, all within the hotel’s periphery.
- Hassler Roma Hotel
Hassler Roma is definitely not for budget travelers. This is indeed another top choice among most celebrities visiting Rome. With stylish and elegant rooms, classic decors, elaborate interiors, and antique furniture, the Hassler Roma hotel is undoubtedly the most favorite dwelling place for world’s top celebrities. The hotel features 95 state rooms, each featuring antiques, silk drapes, porcelain and marble interiors. Hotel’s modern amenities include flat-screen TVs, onsite concierge, and limousine transfer services, guest sightseeing tours, personal airport assistance, and onsite restaurants serving delectable Italian fare. Hassler Roma has also rated as the top venue for modern weddings in the city.
- Rome Cavalieri
Unlike the revamped palazzos, this sprawling hotel features an urban setting, nestled on a 15-acre lush garden right next to the highest hill in Rome. Guests can take the shuttle ferries to reach this hill-top hotel in Rome. The Rome Cavalieri features a unique mix of contemporary decor and sophisticated interiors. Within its setting, you will see Angelo Guido Terruzzi’s breathtaking art collections, including an original work. This hotel is huge, with 370 rooms, including suites, standard rooms, and private penthouses. The hotel offers many modern amenities such as onsite spa, fitness center, business-friendly services, and a Michelin starred restaurant offering a unique and seasonally inspired menu.
- St Regis Grand
Architect Giulio Podesti surely spent some time in designing this modern 19th-century landmark. After its recent renovation of $35 million in 2007, the hotel is now a luxury haven with boisterous decor, dramatic backdrops, palace-like setting with hand-painted frescos, and eye-catchy chandeliers. The moment you enter the hotel, you will get swayed away with its unique detailing and lights featuring hand-blown Murano glass. There are 161 lavish rooms within this hotel, each offering beautiful furniture, luxury linens, marble-finsihed bathrooms, and regal amenities. For your dining, the hotel has a wine cellar and an award-winning restaurant.
- Westin Excelsior, Rome
Via Veneto, the busy suburb in Rome has this unique and historic hotel that features 281 guest rooms and 35 suites. This Beaux-Arts hotel is known for its regal interiors, damask wall, gold and cream hued decor, and crystal lighting. Amenities include concierge, an A-la-carte menu for in-room dining, Doney restaurant offering a regional menu by Chef James Doney, and a wellness centre for your health and fitness.
