Artfully arranged bamboo? Tick. Pastel armchairs? Tick. The Capo d'Africa's hotel-design-by-numbers lobby may set the tone for the rather uninspiring decor throughout, but the...

The De Russie's modern, pared-down elegance - a million miles from the ostentatious glitz of via Veneto - makes it a hit with the international jet set. Film press junkets...

Elegant and understated, the historic Eden retains its air of exclusivity thanks in part to its location, a street away from the often aggressive luxury of via Veneto. In...

Looking down imperiously from the top of the Spanish Steps, the Hassler remains the grande dame of the city's deluxe hotels. With acres of polished marble and abundant...

Opened in 2002 on via Margutta, a street famed for its arty, crafty studios, the Hotel Art sticks to its theme throughout. The lobby area - with white pods serving as check-in...

Opened in 2006, Portrait Suites is the latest in a growing portfolio of luxury boutique hotels owned by fashion designer Salvatore Ferragamo. Though black and white photos and...

Built on the site of an ancient Roman plebeian cemetery (findings are displayed in the excavation area by the entrance), this 'concept' hotel today caters for an altogether...

This ivy-draped palazzo in a picturesque square is deservedly popular, particularly with politicians (it's close to the Senate). The reception is dotted with an eclectic mix of...

Founded in 1894 by Caesar Ritz, the father of luxury hotels, the St Regis was treated to a staggering $35-million makeover in 1999, and remains a bastion of old-style luxury to...

Eclipsing its via Veneto rivals, the vast Excelsior revels in opulence on an undreamt-of scale. A wildly expensive renovation programme was completed in 2002, providing a gym...