The Best Luxury Hotels in Rome, Honestly Ranked
A Bulgari palazzo by the Mausoleum of Augustus, two grande dames above the Spanish Steps, Orient Express beside the Pantheon: Rome's new top tier, decoded.
By Biirdee Travel, Luxury Travel Concierge · Updated September 9, 2026
Rome's luxury scene has changed more in three years than in the previous thirty. The Hassler and Hotel Eden still trade the crown above the Spanish Steps, and Hotel de Russie still holds the insiders' vote at Piazza del Popolo, but Bulgari's palazzo facing the Mausoleum of Augustus (2023), Six Senses in a Corso palazzo (2023), Orient Express La Minerva beside the Pantheon (2025) and Zaha Hadid's ROMEO on Via di Ripetta (2024) have turned a two-hotel argument into a genuine top tier. The city's height limits keep everything intimate (this is a contest of rooftops, courtyards and spa vaults rather than towers), and with Four Seasons and Rosewood still to open, the bar keeps rising.
The Short Answers
- Best overall: Bulgari Hotel Roma; the most complete hotel Rome has ever had: a 1930s palazzo facing the Mausoleum of Augustus, a 20-metre pool under mosaic vaults, Niko Romito's restaurant and the finest suites in the city.
- The insiders' choice: Hotel de Russie, Rocco Forte's terraced Secret Garden off Piazza del Popolo; the hotel Romans recommend to their friends.
- Most iconic: the Hassler, family-owned since 1893, crowning the Spanish Steps. Hotel Eden is the polished Dorchester alternative one street over, with La Terrazza's views.
- Best newcomers: Orient Express La Minerva (2025) for the Pantheon address; Six Senses Rome for the Roman-baths spa.
- Best boutiques: Portrait Roma, Hotel Vilòn and Villa Spalletti Trivelli; 14, 18 and 12 rooms respectively.
- April–June and September–October are peak; August and late January–February drop rates 30–40%.
The Grand Tier, With Our Honest Take
Bulgari Hotel Roma
Piazza Augusto Imperatore, Campo Marzio
9.5Exceptional · 70 guest reviewsOpened 2023 in a rationalist palazzo facing the Mausoleum of Augustus: 114 rooms, Niko Romito's Il Ristorante, a 20-metre pool beneath mosaic vaults and a rooftop bar over the Ara Pacis. Rome's most complete hotel, full stop.
from ~€1,200–2,000/night
Hotel de Russie
Via del Babuino, Piazza del Popolo
9.4Excellent · 367 guest reviewsRocco Forte's Roman flagship: the terraced Secret Garden climbing towards the Pincio, the Stravinskij Bar, and a staff that knows regulars by their table. The one Romans book for visiting friends.
Guests praiseFriendly staffBeautiful breakfast area
from ~€900–1,400/night
Hassler Roma
Top of the Spanish Steps
9.4Excellent · 56 guest reviewsFamily-owned since 1893 and still THE address: Imàgo's Michelin star, the Salone Eva, and the view straight down the Steps from the upper floors; LHW member
Guests praiseGreat serviceAttentive staff
from ~€800–1,200/night
Hotel Eden
Via Ludovisi, above the Spanish Steps
9.5Exceptional · 139 guest reviewsDorchester Collection's 98-key jewel; La Terrazza's sunset panorama is Rome's finest dining room and the service is the sharpest in the city; Diamond Club benefits apply
Guests praiseClean and secureGreat locationExcellent service
from ~€900–1,300/night
Hotel de la Ville
Via Sistina, top of the Spanish Steps
10.0Exceptional · 152 guest reviewsRocco Forte's 2019 Grand Tour palazzo beside the Hassler: Tommaso Ziffer's layered interiors, the Cielo rooftop bar and a rare full spa; the younger, livelier sibling to de Russie
Guests praiseCleanlinessServiceLocation
from ~€800–1,200/night
Six Senses Rome
Piazza di San Marcello, Via del Corso
9.1Excellent · 194 guest reviewsThe 2023 conversion of Palazzo Salviati Cesi Mellini: a Roman-baths spa (caldarium, tepidarium, frigidarium), Bivium's courtyard restaurant and the Notos rooftop; the wellness pick in a city short on them
Guests praiseFriendly staffGreat locationIncredible amenities
from ~€900–1,400/night
Orient Express La Minerva
Piazza della Minerva, beside the Pantheon
Orient Express's first hotel (2025), in the 17th-century palazzo of the old Grand Hôtel de la Minerve: Hugo Toro's interiors, 93 rooms and a rooftop terrace with the Pantheon's dome at arm's length
Guests praiseAmazing serviceGreat locationExcellent dining options
from ~€1,000–1,600/night
The St. Regis Rome
Piazza della Repubblica
9.4Excellent · 330 guest reviewsCésar Ritz's 1894 Grand Hotel, renovated at €40 million in 2018: Rome's grandest lobby, the Lumen bar, and the best butler service in town; a short walk from Termini rather than the Steps, which is where the value comes from
Guests praiseExceptional serviceStunning locationDelicious food
from ~€700–1,000/night
Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Monte Mario hilltop
9.0Excellent · 1,122 guest reviewsLa Pergola's three Michelin stars, an art collection museums envy, Rome's only true outdoor resort pools and the full-city view; the trade is a car into the centro; a Hilton Honors points play
Guests praiseFriendly staffBeautiful roomsGreat amenities
from ~€500–800/night
The Grand Tier at a Glance
| Hotel | Where | Best for | Pool | Entry rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgari Hotel Roma | Piazza Augusto Imperatore | The most complete stay in Rome | Indoor, 20 m | ~€1,200+ |
| Hotel de Russie | Piazza del Popolo | The garden, insiders, repeat visits | No (spa) | ~€900+ |
| Hassler Roma | Spanish Steps | History, the view, the address | No (spa) | ~€800+ |
| Hotel Eden | Above the Spanish Steps | Dining and Dorchester polish | No (spa) | ~€900+ |
| Hotel de la Ville | Spanish Steps | Rooftop bar, design, a full spa | No (spa) | ~€800+ |
| Six Senses Rome | Via del Corso | Wellness and the Roman baths | Thermal baths | ~€900+ |
| Orient Express La Minerva | Pantheon | Location and new-hotel polish | No | ~€1,000+ |
| The St. Regis Rome | Piazza della Repubblica | Grandeur and butler service at a discount | No | ~€700+ |
| Rome Cavalieri | Monte Mario | Views, pools, families, points | Outdoor, seasonal | ~€500+ |
The Boutique Wave
Rome's small hotels are the best bench of their kind in Europe: the right pick for couples who value intimacy over grandeur, and often the better stay.
Portrait Roma
Via Condotti
9.9Exceptional · 140 guest reviewsFerragamo's 14-suite hideaway over the shopping street: Rome's best service-to-size ratio, with a rooftop terrace and the Lungarno Collection's lifestyle-team polish; LHW member
Guests praiseExceptional serviceLuxurious room quality
from ~€800–1,100/night
J.K. Place Roma
Via di Monte d'Oro, near the Ara Pacis
The Florentine house-party formula in Rome: 30 rooms of warm perfectionism and the JKCafé; LHW member
Guests praiseExcellent serviceBeautiful locationWelcoming atmosphere
from ~€700–1,000/night
Hotel Vilòn
Via dell'Arancio, beside Palazzo Borghese
9.6Exceptional · 269 guest reviews18 rooms in a former annex of the Borghese palace: Rome's most photographed small hotel, with the Adelaide restaurant and a private courtyard; SLH member
Guests praiseExcellent central locationFriendly, attentive staff/serviceBeautiful property/boutique charm
from ~€500–800/night
Villa Spalletti Trivelli
Via Piacenza, by the Quirinale
9.8Exceptional · 299 guest reviewsA 12-room aristocratic villa still run by the family: private garden, honesty bar, and the feeling of a house rather than a hotel; SLH member
Guests praiseBeautiful locationHigh-quality service
from ~€500–800/night
Maalot Roma
Via delle Muratte, by the Trevi Fountain
10.0Exceptional · 1,315 guest reviewsDonizetti's former townhouse turned 30-room clubhouse: Don Pasquale restaurant, velvet and brass, the Trevi two minutes away; SLH member
Guests praiseExcellent, attentive servicePrime location near Trevi FountainLuxurious, spacious rooms and suites
from ~€450–700/night
Palazzo Roma
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II
9.6Exceptional · 730 guest reviewsThe 2023 palazzo conversion near Piazza Navona: new-generation Roman glamour behind a 19th-century façade; LHW member
Guests praiseExcellent ServiceBeautiful LocationStunning Amenities
from ~€600–900/night
The New Guard, and What's Coming
ROMEO Roma
Via di Ripetta
Zaha Hadid Architects' 74-room fantasia inside the 16th-century Palazzo Capponi: Alain Ducasse's restaurant, a serious spa, and the most daring design in the city; opened 2024
from ~€900–1,400/night
Nobu Hotel Roma
Via Veneto
Nobu's 2025 arrival on the Dolce Vita street: the restaurant that made the brand, a rooftop bar, and Via Veneto's revival in one address
Guests praiseHotel maravilhoso
from ~€600–900/night
The Rome EDITION
Salita di San Nicola da Tolentino, off Via Veneto
9.0Excellent · 129 guest reviewsIan Schrager's 2023 Roman play: a travertine lobby, the Jade Bar and a rooftop pool; the scene pick for a younger crowd
Guests praiseClean and cozy roomModern and stylish atmosphere
from ~€500–800/night
- Opening soon
Four Seasons Hotel Rome
Palazzo della Rovere, by the Vatican
The 15th-century Palazzo della Rovere on Via della Conciliazione, a few hundred metres from St Peter's: Four Seasons' long-awaited Roman debut; ask us for the latest opening date
- Opening soon
Rosewood Rome
Via Veneto
Rosewood is converting the former Banca Nazionale del Lavoro headquarters at the top of Via Veneto: the brand's first Italian city hotel after Castiglion del Bosco; slated for 2027
How to Choose
Bulgari versus de Russie is the new Rome argument: Bulgari wins on hardware (the pool, the suites, the restaurant), while de Russie wins on soul and the garden, and costs a third less. The Hassler-versus-Eden question survives for anyone who wants the Spanish Steps: family history and the view down the Steps at the Hassler, Dorchester polish and the better restaurant at the Eden. The newcomers change the calculus by neighbourhood; La Minerva puts you in the Pantheon's shadow, Six Senses on the Corso, the St. Regis near Termini at a discount. Couples who prize intimacy over grandeur should book Portrait Roma or Vilòn before any palace; summer with children flips the answer entirely to the Cavalieri for its pools. The full LHW bench is mapped in our Rome city guide; the deeper Italy circuit (Florence, Venice, the lakes) sequences from the Italy list.
Rome Hotel FAQs
What is the best hotel in Rome?
Bulgari Hotel Roma for the complete package; Hotel de Russie for the garden and the insiders' vote; the Hassler for position and legend. Portrait Roma or Hotel Vilòn if 14 or 18 perfect rooms beat a palace for you. The Cavalieri wins views and value but trades the centro location.
How much do Rome's best hotels cost?
Entry rooms ~€500–2,000 by tier and season: the Cavalieri and St. Regis open the market, the Bulgari and La Minerva top it. April–June and September–October are peak; August and late January–February drop 30–40%. Jubilee and canonization events can spike everything; check the Vatican calendar.
Which Rome hotels have pools?
Real pools are rare inside the walls. Bulgari has the best: a 20-metre indoor pool under mosaic vaults; the Rome EDITION has a rooftop pool; the Cavalieri and Villa Agrippina own the outdoor, seasonal category. Six Senses offers Roman thermal baths rather than a pool; the Hassler, de Russie and La Minerva have none.
What are the newest luxury hotels in Rome?
Orient Express La Minerva and Nobu Hotel Roma (both 2025), ROMEO Roma (2024), and the 2023 trio of Bulgari, Six Senses and the Rome EDITION. Four Seasons (Palazzo della Rovere, by the Vatican) and Rosewood (Via Veneto) are next.
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