28 of the best hotels in Rome for 2025

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17-07-2025

Nowhere has a sense of style quite like Rome. It's at once shabby and showy, glitzy and grungy, riotously hedonistic and refreshingly honest — and somehow manages to transition from one to the other in the space of a few streets. That's one of the great joys of this city: if you want to live it up in unbridled luxury, drinking designer cocktails and dining at Michelin-starred restaurants, then you can most certainly do so, but in many ways you'll have just as much fun getting lost along the backstreets while scoffing a slice of £2 pizza from a hole-in-the-wall café.
The same goes for the city's hotels. If opulent grandes dames and sleek boutique beauties are what you're after, then you'll find no shortage of choices, but for those keeping an eye on their euros there are also enough backpacker hostels and budget-pleasing pensions to make a trip possible. Spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit; summer can be stiflingly hot. The key is to decide in which neighbourhood you want to stay. The historic centre, lively Trastevere and areas near the Vatican are ever popular, but more residential neighbourhoods, such as Monti and Trieste-Salario, are gradually gaining ground too. These are our favourite Roman pads for 2025.
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Top-hatted doormen stand sentry at this Rocco Forte property, one of the best addresses for a stay in Rome. Its interior combines two enduringly popular styles — Roman classicism and art deco — in an unusual but successful pairing applied across communal spaces and 120 rooms and suites. Botanical wallpapers hint at the hotel's real ace card: its magnificent terraced courtyard garden. Surrounded by mature pines and citrus trees and overrun with vines, it's an enchanted spot — an inner-city oasis that lures a glamorous guest list. Service is exceptional, whether you're ordering a signature cocktail in the Stravinskij Bar or chatting with the concierge about a tour.
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This stylish, suites-only hotel is a few minutes's walk from Piazza del Popolo, on one of Rome's most picturesque cobbled streets, the tree-lined Via Margutta, which is known for its art galleries. The look inside is equally beguiling, with a colour palette reminiscent of a box of Terry's All Gold and furniture that evokes the elegant post-war look of Italy. There's a 24-hour concierge on the front desk and breakfast is served in EMME, the downstairs restaurant, which has a garden terrace well suited to Rome's balmy nights.
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Stay at this inordinately good-looking and keenly priced hotel and you'll be recommending it to friends for years to come. Each of its 11 rooms is beautifully designed yet utterly distinct, combining panelled walls and wing-backed headboards with bold colours and furniture. Its greenhouse-like restaurant is understandably popular with locals — as is the speakeasy-style cocktail bar and atmospheric lounge garden. Located away from the main thoroughfares in up-and-coming Aventine, it's nevertheless within walking distance of many of the key sights and a 15-minute stroll from the Colosseum.
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Less than a ten-minute walk from the Trevi Fountain and almost as spectacular, this historic mansion built by Gabriella Rasponi, a relative of Napoleon, wears its illustrious aristocratic heritage well. The salons are magnificent, their walls hung with 16th-century tapestries. Bedrooms are grand and feature original furniture, while in the basement there is a spa inspired by Roman baths. While the overall look is elegantly historical, the rooftop terrace has been renovated in a more modern style — providing sanctuary for weary sightseers from dawn until dusk, it has multiple Jacuzzis and sunloungers, plus a free minibar.
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Fans of kitsch will feel right at home at the Rome branch of the popular Mama Shelter group, whose hotels showcase a sense of wit and playfulness. Mama's trademark camp colour schemes and retro design are very much to the fore here. In the rooms, peacock-print fabrics meet pastel pinks and pistachio; the lobby looks like a cross between an upholstery swatch shop and a street artist's sketchpad; and the pool resembles one you might find on a Wes Anderson film set. There's a winter garden bar-bistro in which to chill, a rather good pizzeria with a hint of the Fifties and a knockout rooftop bar overlooking St Peter's Basilica. It's not to everyone's taste, for sure, but undeniably fun and rates are affordable by Rome standards. The location near the Vatican (walks of about 15 minutes to its museums and 30 minutes to the square) is excellent too.
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An oasis of peace in bustling, scooter-thronged Trastevere, Santa Maria is set around a courtyard shaded by orange trees and fragrant shrubs. The site was a convent during the 17th century and retains that air of serenity and calm. In fact, with its hefty beams and cloistered setting, it's hard to believe that you're in the Italian capital, walking distance from many of the most popular sights. Choose from simple, pastel-coloured rooms through to suites suitable for families; all overlook the courtyard, where the sumptuous buffet breakfast is served on sunny days. This is an honest, down-to-earth hotel that offers super value (at least by Roman standards).
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This hotel has serious fashion pedigree — its rooms and apartments were individually designed by Anna Venturini Fendi, a co-creator of the brand. It is housed in an art nouveau villa on the left bank of the Tiber, and its frescoes, stuccowork and marble stand alongside monochrome artworks and mid-century furniture. Contained within the same building is the two-Michelin-starred Enoteca La Torre, offering tasting menus of five or seven courses. If you opt for the latter and feel in need of redemptive exercise, Laetitia also offers bike rental — it's an easy pedal into the historic core of the city or a slightly more challenging one along the Appian Way.
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A sprawling square at the bottom of the Spanish Steps, Piazza di Spagna has been an essential stop on Roman holidays since the days of the Grand Tour. Occupying the third floor of a 15th-century palazzo, its namesake hotel brings things right up to date with art-focused rooms that are part place to stay, part installation. Eye-catching pieces hang over the beds and much of the striking furniture was designed by the owner, Stefania Grippo; most of what you see is for sale. It's a good pick for couples interested in design — and there's also a two-person Turkish bath on site. In summer, the hotel accepts only direct bookings.
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Sure, it looks like an office block and it's part of a big, budget urban hotel chain, but this affordable hotel has a huge amount going for it. For a start, it's right in the heart of the city, a stone's throw from the banks of the Tiber. And, like other citizenMs, the design has a stripped-down, vaguely Scandi feel — it's all about functional furniture offset by pops of colour helping to liven up an aesthetic that would otherwise feel bland. The beds are comfy, the canteenM bar serves food until late and there's a rooftop bar for drinks — what's not to like?
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A quarry's worth of travertine marble, a cocktail menu named after Roman emperors and a set of traditional baths deep in the basement — it's hard to imagine a more Italian hotel than this upscale Six Senses, which opened on the Via del Corso in 2023. Wellness and sustainability are front and centre — the hotel has a sustainability manager who runs daily tours and the spa provides a range of wacky biohacking tools alongside traditional treatments. If you can't afford a room here (and few can), come for a drink on the smashing Notos rooftop terrace or for dinner at Bivium, arranged like a Roman courtyard in the centre of the hotel.
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There aren't many hotels in Rome with pools — fewer still at this price — but the one at the Palm Gallery is a cracker, situated on the rooftop of an adjacent building and fringed by greenery. The hotel is housed in a Liberty-style villa built in 1905, with decor that mixes influences from Morocco and the Middle East, from wrought ironwork to inlaid tables. Each room has a distinct look — the best two are Terrazza, which has a private terrace, and Oasis, which overlooks the garden and is big enough to accommodate a family. Close to one of Rome's most underrated parks, it's also a short walk to Villa Torlonia, where you can see Mussolini's family home, with a scattering of palm and pine trees.
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This tucked-away design hotel has become something of a favourite among high-net-worth individuals holidaying in the Eternal City, and it's not hard to see why. It's next to Palazzo Borghese, and some of the 18 rooms peer into its private garden, giving guests a bird's-eye view of the classical statuary and well-tended topiary that other visitors miss. The scene inside is equally easy on the eye, with the 16th-century bones of the building complemented by art deco and mid-century elements and a smattering of playful portraiture. Another highlight is the bar-restaurant serving Italian classics, from an unbeatable negroni to cut-above rigatoni, in a space that spills onto a leafy courtyard.
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Despite its relatively central location, this is a proper resort hotel and, while part of an international chain, feels distinctly Roman too. Guests get their first glimpse of this sprawling pink palazzo along a drive lined with olive trees, and the surrounding Mediterranean gardens create a sense of welcome openness. There are two outdoor pools, numerous restaurants and bars — Amaro, a vision in teal, is particularly delightful — plus a kids' club and a Clarins spa. The 116 rooms vary in size but are uniformly neutral in look, and some have views towards Vatican City, five minutes' walk away.
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Since this hotel is in the middle of central Rome, its guests won't have to walk far to reach any of the historic monuments, making it ideal for sightseeing with children. Stendhal is also one of only a few reasonably priced city hotels with multiple room options for families, from suites to deluxe connecting rooms. Its merits aren't all practical, though. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly, and the interiors are appealing, ranging in style from time-honoured elegance to more contemporary boutique. The library bar is a cosy place in which to celebrate once the children have gone to bed, with windows over Via del Tritone for people-watching.
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After a full renovation in 2019, this five-star hotel in a 19th-century palazzo has new vim and vigour. Its 78 rooms are gleamingly white, with the brand's signature beds — still deliriously comfortable — overlooked by iridescent ceiling panels. The champagne bar is new, but the jewel in the crown is the rooftop restaurant — with black and terracotta floor tiles and a garden-themed look to reflect the verdant view, Settimo overlooks the 100-acre garden at Villa Borghese, as well as the dome of St Peter's Basilica. The menu is resolutely Italian, with classics such as spaghetti carbonara done exceptionally well.
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Its name is perhaps the least appealing aspect of this impeccably stylish ten-suite hotel. The 'G' is shared with a sister property, PalazzinaG in Venice, and 'Rough' indicates its stripped-back aesthetic. Patinated walls are hung with bold and textural works of art; the Pasquino suite even features graffiti left from a demolition party that took place during the renovation. Aimed squarely at urban hipsters, the hotel offers a range of offbeat experiences, from the chance to make a leather bag with a leading designer to an urban picnic chaperoned by a guide in a golf cart. There's a gold-bricked bar on the ground floor that is perfect for the aperitivo hour.
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With an unbeatable location in the city's historic core, Palazzo Navona is practically neighbours with the Pantheon and a 15-minute stroll from the Roman Forum. You can see the history of Rome spread before you from the hotel's panoramic rooftop, where canapés and cocktails are served each day between 6pm and 9pm. Inside, the look is more modern Italian, as bright white beds contrast with dark-wood floors. All rooms are soundproofed, making it peaceful by day and night. The buffet breakfast is the best available at any of Rome's four-star hotels.
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Among the vintage shops and independent cafés of Monti stands this fittingly characterful hotel, with 15 — you guessed it — design-forward rooms. Although varying in size, all are lovely, with parquet floors, exposed brickwork and industrial-style lights, plus pale bedding and colourful patterned fabrics. Take your pick between one overlooking the rooftops of Rome or the leafy courtyard garden. The latter is an ideal place for a cocktail, as is the blue, mirrored bar. From the breakfast room to the lobby, the communal spaces encourage lingering, but there are complimentary bikes for those raring to explore — the young staff really know the city and are full of good ideas.
££Perhaps the coolest address in the city, this hip hangout — a riot of Italian marble and velvet banquettes — gives the perfect excuse to check out the Trieste-Salario neighbourhood, just north of the Borghese Gardens. Grab an espresso from Cugino bakery then take one of their bikes for a spin around the park, returning to the Elio restaurant for some scrambled eggs and meatballs — it's one of the few places in the city serving a decent weekend brunch. The 192 rooms are very much on-brand with the Hoxton aesthetic — sized from Shoebox to Roomy, with parquet floors, retro-inspired furniture and a playful, vintage-chic style. The breakfast-in-a-bag leaves a bit to be desired, though.
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Its old-world charm has lovers and haters, but the Hassler remains one of the city's loftiest hotels — until it was joined by the Rocco Forte, it had held a pinnacle position atop the Spanish Steps and, ergo, unrivalled views. It is still run by the sixth-generation Wirths, whose Swiss warmth and hospitality extends to the staff. Its Imago restaurant is Michelin-starred. In 2018 renovations lifted the oppressive feel of mahogany and marble, updating all the belle époque opulence with a dose of art deco, without ruffling any feathers. Its 81 rooms include the monochrome Presidential Suite Trinita' di Monti.
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With its illuminated golden ceiling, Hotel Eden is the Roman master of cinematic glamour near Via Veneto, once patronised by King Alfonso XIII of Spain, Federico Fellini and old-school Hollywood. In 2017 the Dorchester Collection took over, reanimating the great lobby, library and 98 rooms with pastoral frescoes, velvet divans and clean-lined marble. In 2024 Salvatore Bianco was appointed executive chef and, at La Terrazza, has introduced two new tasting menus for guests. The spa offers treatments by Valmont and HobePergh, while the rooftop has widescreen views of St Peter's.
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There is no real outside space and no showstopper views, but this intimate townhouse with 27 rooms and suites just behind Via del Corso is a strong contender, adored by addicts of Ori Kafri's bespoke Italian brand — when in Rome, style is everything. Michele Bonan, who designed its hotels in Capri and Rome, is responsible for the cool, gentleman's club feel. In the lounge, the mix of mid-century chairs and marble statues (here a touch of kitsch) recall Anthony Minghella's The Talented Mr Ripley. Bathrooms are a dapper two-tone of grey and white marble. The all-day JK Café, informal service and the stroll to the Spanish Steps complete the feel of having a 'place' in Rome.
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The Lungarno Collection had always been a very Florentine affair — it had six properties in Florence before it opened Portrait Roma. This suites-only hotel has 14 pieds-à-terre with parquet, leather stools and black-and-white photography designed by Florentine Michele Bonan, whose reference is Fifties-era Pitti Palace. It's two sashays from the Spanish Steps, above the Ferragamo store on Via dei Condotti. And that's not even the prize: there's a panoramic terrace and a dedicated 'lifestyle team' on hand before departure to organise Rome stays 'au couture', as well as New York-style room service.
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What do you get when the noble Malaspina dynasty's belle époque villa meets the witty, contemporary designer Antonio Giradi? Roman decadence on the banks of the Tiber for the 21st century, that's what. This Liberty-style hotel and agent provocateur pays tongue-in-cheek homage to its socialite past with wood panelling, Italian objets d'art, grand chandeliers, contemporary art, a rococo bar and a nightclub. It also has a coveted pool. Its 29 rooms come in blue or green velvets, and it hosts the second outlet of Pacifico restaurant (a fun, Peruvian foray away from Roman cuisine). The cool district of Prati is just across the river.
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In terms of singing praise, Hotel Maalot has two arias: it's by the Trevi Fountain and it debuted in the palazzo of the opera maestro Gaetano Donizetti (composer of L'elisir d'amore), so it had to be grand. And it is, via a peacockish version of the British style once adopted by Romans. Downstairs spaces are low-lit and sexy, with dark parquet, velvets and chandeliers. The palm-filled restaurant has a glorious glass ceiling. And its 30 different rooms are light-filled, with feature bedheads, art deco pieces and bathrooms in Calacatta Arabesco marble. Other high notes include a fitness centre and proximity to the acclaimed Baccano restaurant.
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Another sexy Roman affair, designed by Antonio Girardi, DOM's 16th-century palazzo facing the cobblestones of Via Giulia in Regola was once a Claretian monastery — its name is an acronym for Deo Optimum Maximo ('To God, the Best and Greatest'). A kind of virile Roman gothic reigns here, with noirish lighting, crushed velvets, Venetian mirrors, Man Rays and stag antlers. Big game is the bar's theme, and there's a whisky and cigar lounge along with 18 rooms and suites. Two of the trendiest young chefs in Rome run the stylish Verve restaurant.
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For his second grand hotel in Rome, Sir Rocco Forte had to top his first. He did that in 2019 by opening in an 18th-century palazzo on the Spanish Steps next to the Hassler. This time the wallpaper-and-monochrome-marble aesthetic of Tommaso Ziffer and Olga Polizzi was channelled through the prism of the Grand Tour, with copious velvets, busts and maps in 104 rooms, plus a thermal spa. For some of the best twilight views in the city head to seventh-floor Cielo, for cocktails and small seafood plates, or ground-floor Café Ginori, where all the dishes are served on tableware by the renowned Italian porcelain maker Ginori 1735. It really is one of those no-expense-spared kind of hotels — and if you can afford the budget-busting price tag, it's a Rome experience to remember.
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Fendi's seven haute-couture pieds-à-terre are above its flagship outlet — an immaculate wedding cake of a palazzo — on Via dei Condotti, near the Trevi Fountain, the restoration of which was funded by the fashion house's foundation. The interiors are Rome according to Fendi; in the suites, pieces by big-name design showstoppers such as Fritz Hansen and Gio Ponti are mixed with furniture from the brand's Casa line. Limited-edition Fendi bags and Karl Lagerfeld's photos of the city are the art. Hairdryers are Bosch, the fourth-floor restaurant (Zuma) is Japanese and the Fendi-clad staff at the travertine-marble desk are fabulously connected.
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Additional reporting by Cathy Adams, Julie Alpine and Oliver Berry
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