Bvlgari Hotel Roma

"This June, another layer of history was added to the grand Piazza Augusto Imperatore, which houses the mausoleum of the first Roman emperor, Augustus: the Bulgari Hotel Roma. Situated within an enormous Mussolini-era Rationalist building that has been meticulously renovated from top to toe (a four-year-long process due to its historic significance), the idea that the hotel—which also sits a short walk away from the Roman jewelry house’s headquarters—would deliver opulence at the grandest scale is something of a given. And once you’ve stepped through its doors, you’ll know immediately that you’re in Bulgari-land, with glittering mosaic details, rippled marbles, lacquered wood, and crisp neutrals covering every surface. Yet while the glamorous, gilded Bulgari hotel formula is all present and correct, it’s also underpinned by a very Italian design rigor that nods to the building’s origins in the 1930s, whether in the Ginori vases from the same decade designed by Gio Ponti, or the various original mid-century pieces dotted throughout the property. There’s also a lavishly appointed spa complex inspired by the ancient Roman Baths of Caracalla that manages to be at once sumptuous and soothing. Not least in its dramatic centerpiece: a 20-meter pool featuring eight columns of arabesque marble, with sparkling niches of black-and-gold housing both relaxation areas and 19th-century replicas of classical statues. For all these cutting-edge luxuries, though, the project was underpinned by a deep reverence for the city that surrounds it, including a partnership with the Torlonia Foundation, whose collection of sculptures Bulgari is helping to restore. Not only is the Bulgari Hotel Roma ushering in another chapter in Rome’s complex history, but it’s also looking firmly to its future. —Liam Hess" - Liam Hess, Nicole Phelps, Chloe Schama

"Overlooking Piazza Augusto Imperatore, the terrace of the Bulgari Hotel Roma (1 MICHELIN Key) is an oasis of luxury with a bird's-eye view over the monumental center of the city – the spectacular panoramic view reaches from the Villa Medici and Trinità dei Monti to the Tiber and Janiculum. This refined space changes as the day wears on: during the day it's the ideal place to relax in the sun, at dusk it becomes a glamorous location to meet for an aperitivo, and in the evening it's the ideal setting for sipping cocktails under a starry sky – all in the Bulgari signature style: refined, exclusive and iconic. The terrace is inspired by the gardens of Ancient Roman villas, with over 200 potted local plants, an opus spicatum floor, and a mosaic fountain adorned with the emblematic Bulgari star. The restaurant menu is devised by MICHELIN-Starred chef Niko Romito, with dishes and drinks that reflect the quality and innovation of the Bulgari Bar." - The MICHELIN Guide

"During my staycation at the Bulgari Hotel Roma, my bathroom featured bespoke mosaics and a marble bathtub." - Laura Itzkowitz

"Bulgari Hotel Roma is a prestigious hotel known for its luxury accommodations and has earned one Michelin Key for its high-quality services." - The MICHELIN Guide

"In the heart of Rome's Campo Marziorioneor district, housed in a monumental 1940s building characterized by its profusion of marble and precious materials, this hotel harkens back to the splendor of Imperial Rome. On the fifth floor, as well as commanding a splendid view of the Mausoleum of Augustus, Il Ristorante - Niko Romito also serves up cuisine that aligns with Italy's culinary tradition but is reworked with a light, elemental, and modern touch by Niko Romito for the Bulgari." - The MICHELIN Guide