Stunning hotels with delicious dining just steps from Rome’s famous attractions? That’s what readers say is the best of Rome.
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There’s no place like Rome, with its vibrant piazzas, ancient monuments, and bucatini all’amatriciana. The Eternal City, established in 753 B.C., beckons travelers with its sights, restaurants, and a dolce-vita lifestyle. The grand hotels in the Italian capital are also major drawbacks.
Our World’s Best Awards survey asks readers about their travel experiences around the world — how they rate hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. The facilities, location, service, food, and overall value of hotels (including safari lodges) were evaluated. Based on the location and amenities of the properties, they were classified as city hotels, resorts, or safari lodges.
Having a five-star home base never hurts when it comes to feeling settled abroad, according to readers. Rome is one of those cities that engulfs the senses and creates nostalgia even in the midst of first-time visitors. The five best hotels in Rome all provide a perfect example of how a luxurious stay combined with outstanding service can transform a dream vacation into something unforgettable.
Rocco Forte’s No. 2 Hotel de Russie, a Rocco Forte Hotel, has been described as a “magic hotel,” by one reader. “There aren’t enough words to describe it.”
Read on to discover which other hotels made this year’s list, and find out why Hotel de la Ville was voted as the best hotel in Rome.
- Hotel de la Ville, a Rocco Forte Hotel
A fitting way to celebrate Rocco Forte’s 25th anniversary, the prestigious hotel chain topped Rome’s list this year, but readers raving about the Hotel de la Ville and its welcoming staff were most impressed. With its artwork, antique details, and luxurious fabrics, Hotel de la Ville brings the magic of Rome into each of its rooms and suites, which are located a few minutes’ walk from the designer boutiques of Via dei Condotti near the Spanish Steps. Enjoy a romantic dinner beneath a striped umbrella and romantic fairy lights in a terrace suite, sipping a Spritz at the “best rooftop bar in the city,” and enjoying a renowned Roman chef’s evening meal.
- Hotel de Russie, a Rocco Forte Hotel
- St. Regis Rome Hotel
- Hotel Eden
- J.K. Place Roma
