Singer Palace Hotel

"What's the vibe?Singer Palace Hotel is a beautiful example of an early-20th-century Art Deco palace, with incredible marble and boiserie and a slightly formal vibe. Give us the story behind this place.This is an independent boutique hotel with a charming backstory to boot: The building, designed by architect Mario Loreti, opened in 1930 as the Italian headquarters for Singer, the sewing machine company. Singer eventually left the building, and the space hosted bank offices until it was eventually purchased and converted into a hotel. Today, some original details remain, including the marble staircase—undoubtedly the hotel's centerpiece. What's the crowd like?Effortlessly stylish, the crowd is well-traveled and confident—you can tell they feel at home wearing their perfectly tailored white T-shirts, Birkins perched on their forearms. How are the accommodations?Deluxe Rooms are a nice size, particularly for Rome, and ours was stocked with a bowl of fresh fruit—an especially lovely touch. All rooms feature relaxing, neutral palettes with dark wood floors, vintage furniture, contemporary lighting that doubles as art, and smart tech. The room to covet here is the Singer Suite: about 925 square feet, two connecting rooms, and a gorgeous marble bathroom. How's the Wi-Fi?The Wi-Fi is free and fast. Any good dining and drinking options on site?The restaurant is a stylish lounge (with a terrace for al fresco dining) on the fifth floor. Breakfast brings a lovely buffet of fresh fruits and homemade pastries, as well as an à la carte menu, which is included in the room rate. For lunch and dinner, chef Raffaele Crispino's menu, a fresh look at different regional favorites, does seafood particularly well. Head to the rooftop terrace for aperitivi at the intimate Jim's Bar, a high-design showstopper with lots of marble. How did you find the service?Impeccable, friendly, and on point. How's the neighborhood?The hotel is located on a side street off Via del Corso, close to Piazza Venezia. The area is surrounded by boutiques, bars, and banks; right next door is Trinity College Bar, a historic Irish pub. Anything you'd change?We'd love more sweet options in the minibar. Got it. So why would you recommend this place?This is the only luxury hotel in its corner of the historic center, and the area needed it. The location alone, walkable to every site you need and want to see in Rome, makes it a good choice." - Erica Firpo