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The most unique places to spend your Roman holiday. 

Rome, la città eterna, is one of the most beautiful and charming cities in the world. The Italian capital is an eclectic mix of ancient ruins, stunning palazzos, and galleries that hold so many centuries of artwork within their walls. As one of the most visited cities in the world, and Italy’s top cultural destination, it is no surprise that Rome offers tourists some truly unique places to stay, from restored Renaissance palazzos to former convents. Read on for the city’s best boutique hotels that are guaranteed to make the most out of your Roman holiday.

Hotel Vilòn 

Located in Rome’s Campo Marzio neighborhood on a small winding street that leads to the Tiber River is Hotel Vilòn. Set in a historic mansion belonging to the Roman Borghese family, the building dates back to the mid-16th century. The 18-room hotel was renovated in the Art Deco style, with rustic inner courtyards and outside spaces filled with lush, jungle-like vegetation, including various species of palm trees. The rooms range from intimate bedrooms to luxurious suites, many of which come with private terraces that offer sprawling views of the Borghese Palace gardens. The hotel offers special services for its guests including private guided tours of the city and private car services. In 2020, Hotel Vilòn was included on Condé Nast Traveler’s The Gold List as well as TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice. 

J.K. Place Roma

J.K. Place Roma is arguably one of the coolest hotels in the city. Housed in what was once Rome’s school of architecture and just a 10 minute walk from major sites such as the Pantheon and the Spanish Steps, it’s no wonder that J.K. Place Roma received Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best” Award for several years in a row. The hotel offers 30 luxurious bedrooms ranging from deluxe rooms to suites with classic mid-century furniture, balconies overlooking the city, walk-in closets and Carrara marble bathrooms. The hotel also offers guests unique experiences such as personalized picnics in the city’s gardens and e-bike tours around the city. 

Kolbe Hotel

Just a few steps away from the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus is Kolbe Hotel, a 17th-century structure that also doubled as a monastery in the 20th century. Awarded the 2020 Haute Grandeur Global Awards, the hotel features a large internal garden complete with fountains and manicured grass paths that muffle the sounds of the city and mimic the feeling of being in the countryside. Boasting 72 rooms that feature centuries-old arches and modern amenities, the carefully renovated space offers guests a quiet break from the city. Enjoy a candlelit dinner in their garden restaurant or take a few steps outside the hotel for a stroll to see the Roman Forum lit up at night.  

G-Rough Rome

G-Rough Rome is a hotel that pays homage to Rome’s art scene. Located in a renovated 17th-century building in Piazza Pasquino, near Piazza Navona, one of Rome’s most popular squares, the boutique hotel has only 10 suites and apartments decorated with various masterpieces, intricate mosaic floors, and brightly accented furniture. G-Rough also features an art gallery where it regularly exhibits pieces from local artists. If that’s not enough, the hotel also offers some truly unique experiences including a private underground tour of Rome, accompanied by a professional art historian, a tour that simulates the life of a gladiator, including real training in the ancient techniques of gladiatorial combat and the opportunity to rent a Vespa for the day to explore the city.

Nerva Boutique Hotel

The 20-room Nerva Boutique Hotel has been run by the Cirulli family for over 30 years. Located in the charming neighborhood of Monti, directly in front of the Roman Forum and halfway between the Colosseum and Piazza Venezia, this hotel is one of the most centrally located in the city. The bedrooms range from minimalist single rooms to luxurious suites, all of which include classic Italian furnishings, wood floors, and marble bathrooms. Bonus: Nerva Boutique Hotel is pet friendly!