"Occupying an intimate palazzo with direct, floor-to-ceiling views of the Colosseum from many of its 23 rooms (including in some shower areas), this boutique five-star provides a unique archaeological vantage point: its ground-level cocktail bar looks into the Ludus Magnus gladiator training site, its bar team includes a leading amaro expert, and the Michelin-starred rooftop restaurant serves tasting menus centered on seafood, meat or vegetable-led courses with dramatic sunset views of the ruins." - Laura Itzkowitz, Erica Firpo