9 Best Hotels in Rome, Italy

The former home of Queen Margherita of Savoy, the Baglioni Hotel Regina, which enjoys a prime spot on the Via Veneto, is still a favorite among today's jet-setters. Right across the street from the American Embassy and next to its noisy but eternally popular neighbor, the Hard Rock Cafe, the luxury hotel radiates royal elegance with sumptuous crystal chandeliers, rich red carpets, elaborate staircases, and decorative statues. Rooms have luxury brocades, wall silks, and period antiques. Eighth-floor suites enjoy superb views of the Eternal City. The art deco–style Brunello Lounge often organizes a trendy aperitivo, where Rome's beautiful people can be seen.

In an old convent on Via Giulia, one of Rome's romantic ivy-covered streets, the D.O.M (Deo Optimo Maximo) is an ultrachic luxury hotel that resembles an aristocratic casa nobile. The interior has a mixture of antique furnishings and cool contemporary fixtures such as wood beam ceilings that date back to the 1600s, original Andy Warhol silkscreens, rustic exposed brick walls, and sacred scriptures inscribed on marble slabs from the 15th century. The rooms, in warm neutral browns and grays, overlook the street. For real pampering, book the D.O.M Suite, which has a 25-square meter terrace with views over typical Roman rooftops and bell towers. The real gem here, though, is the opulently cozy bar and restaurant, VERVE, run by chef Adriano Magnoli and pastry chef Antonella Mascolo, where you can sit next to the fireplace during the winter and enjoy some of the city's best cocktails.

You'll feel right at home from the moment you waltz into this hotel, where high ceilings, elegant chandeliers, white walls, and marble floors lend both elegance and warmth—all right around the corner from Termini station. Guest rooms are tastefully decorated, some with antique furniture and others with contemporary design; fresh flowers are displayed throughout the hotel and on the terrace. There are slightly formal lounges and a cozy bar on the terrace.

Situated in a stately 16th-century building and founded in 1845, this storied hotel served as a guesthouse for aristocratic travelers visiting a noble family who once lived across the cobblestone street and has since been the home away from home for various monarchs, movie stars like Elizabeth Taylor, and several great writers—Lord Byron, John Keats, Mark Twain, and Ernest Hemingway among them. The hotel's name pays tribute to the British, who were drawn to the Spanish Steps district during the Grand Tour era. Some of the old-time elegance is fading, however, and certain rooms are in need of a makeover as their furnishings have begun to show signs of wear and tear.

Travelers who love peace and tranquility appreciate the position of this chic hotel set in a prestigious palazzo from the 1800s. The old palazzo has been remodeled to provide spacious lounges and a glassed-in garden courtyard; a small private art collection is also on view. Guest rooms, cleverly furnished with sharp gray, black, and red tones, have been designed to create the illusion of space, though they are actually petite. Some rooms have balconies or terraces on the interior courtyard, and the hotel offers free bicycles for guests to explore the city. After a busy day of sightseeing, the calm location on a pedestrian-only street is a welcome break from the hustle and bustle.

Situated in a remodeled Renaissance palazzo with one of the prettiest patio-courtyards in Rome, this hotel is a relaxing retreat close to Trastevere and Campo de' Fiori. Guest rooms have cherrywood accents, recessed lighting, and luminous marble floors. Some overlook the garden of the historic Palazzo Spada, and others offer a glimpse of the cupola of St. Peter's Basilica in the distance. The rooftop terrace boasts one of the most beautiful views of the city's skyline. Some suites have whirlpool tubs and balconies.

Set in a molto charming garden atop the Aventine Hill, this refurbished 19th-century villa is a romantic retreat. One of the perks of staying here, apart from the peace and tranquility, is the close proximity to Rome's gems, like the famous keyhole of the Grand Priory of the Knights of Malta where you can catch a tiny glimpse of St. Peter's dome. The decor blends bits of antique Baroque flair (such as period chandeliers) with contemporary touches like the in-room portable handset loaded with data and maps. Each guest room is uniquely designed to follow a particular theme, like the "Room of the Poems," which features verse beautifully scrawled onto the walls.

Set in a 16th-century mansion annexed to Palazzo Borghese and tucked behind a discreet entrance, this intimate hotel might be Rome's best-kept secret. It has stunning decor featuring plush furnishings and vivid photographs by Florentine photographer Massimo Listri. Rooms and suites were designed with comfort, style, and convenience in mind. The lobby lounge, Il Salotto, is a lovely spot for coffee or cocktails, and the Adelaide restaurant serves perfectly executed Roman classics .

This boutique property inside the former residence of opera composer Gaetano Donizetto aims to be a restaurant with rooms above rather than a hotel with a restaurant below. In fact, you have to walk through the restaurant to check in at the reception desk. The design is inspired by English colonial clubhouses, with plush banquettes and gallery walls featuring Old Master–style paintings with a humorous twist. Rooms have plush beds with oversize headboards, bold colors, and luxe marble bathrooms.