Rome is a city of grandeur, and if you’ve got the cash to do so, it feels only right to spend your trip at a hotel as fabulous as its surroundings. So, where should you be looking? Well, Time Out’s roundup of the best hotels in the city is a pretty darn good place to start.
Our definitive guide of Rome’s greatest places to stay has been given a major update. The number one spot, claiming the title as Rome’s very best hotel, has a new resident: Portrait Roma.
Now, while this place brags tastefully decorated rooms and a show-stopper location – it’s just around the corner from the Spanish Steps – the biggest draw here is its remarkable service (that’s what proper luxury is, after all).
‘With just 14 rooms, this Ferragamo family-owned spot has an intimate vibe with razor-sharp attention to detail,’ writes Time Out contributor Saskia O’Donoghue. ‘There’s no spa or gym, but staff will whisk away your bags, hand you sparkling water and macarons, and leave hangover tea on your pillow for turndown service. With service like this, who needs a spa? (Don’t worry: if the answer is ‘me’, you can actually order massages and the likes to your room).’
‘For culture vultures, Villa Borghese’s park and museums are a short walk, while the Trevi Fountain and Pantheon – must-sees while in Rome – are within easy reach on foot,’ says Saskia. ‘For spots across the wider city, both Spagna and Barberini metro stations are close by, and make exploring famous sights like the Colosseum and Forum a breeze.’
Then there’s the understated luxury of each room, plus the designer touches throughout the hotel, which nod to the Ferragamo legacy. All sounds rather dreamy, right? You can read more about Portrait Roma in our review, and check out the full round-up below.
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