43 Best Hotels in Rome of 2024
"One of the few remaining independent five stars in Rome, Palazzo Ripetta embodies the kind of edgy elegance Italian design is famous for. There are 78 rooms and suites carved out of a former convent, bolstered by a recent renovation by Italian architect and interior designer Fausta Gaetani, who cleverly contrasts the ancient 17th century digs with wild wallpapers, bold color schemes and gilded sculptures. Located on Via di Ripetta in the historic center, the hotel is a stone’s throw from cultural sites like the Ara Pacis, Trevi Fountain, and Pantheon. This is one of the most important buildings in Rome; a 17th-century complex that has gone from convent to design icon, thanks, in part, to leading Italian architect Luigi Moretti, who worked on the building in the 1960s. From the moment you enter the lobby, it’s a big visual treat, with meticulously restored artifacts, like the Arnaldo Pomodoro—just one of a few in the world—and a contemporary art collection (the owner’s own) featuring an original Warhol." - Maresa Manara
