Hotel Chapter Roma
Hotel · Regola ·
Urban, artsy boutique hotel with rooftop bar & Mexican fare
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Via di S. Maria de' Calderari, 47, 00186 Roma RM, Italy Get directions
Urban, artsy boutique hotel with rooftop bar & Mexican fare
Via di S. Maria de' Calderari, 47, 00186 Roma RM, Italy Get directions
"Combining luxury with a design-forward approach, this hotel respects its 19th-century bones while interior architect Tristan Du Plessis infuses them with moody, industrial modernism; gem-toned, Art Deco-inspired decor and irreverent, street-inspired touches add up to a swoon-worthy experience." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Here’s a city that does traditional in spades, but until recently hadn’t embraced the sort of street-savvy, communal-spaced hotel that New York and London are familiar with. So Chapter feels like a place that fully understands visitors who have come to expect DJs spinning at cocktail hour and street-art tours at concierge. The brains behind it belong to Marco Cilia. After years working with London’s Blakes and cool-kid hotel slinger Grupo Habita—New York’s Americano and the Robey in Chicago—he returned to his home country to launch the first of what he hopes will be a string of social clubs and places to stay throughout Italy. The Chapter is in the Jewish quarter, an area right across from hip Trastevere that for years has felt under-appreciated given its proximity to some of the city’s star attractions, such as Piazza Farnese, the Forum, and MAAXI gallery. Its interiors are edgy in a way that Italians sometimes feel too conservative to embrace, which may be why Cilia turned to break-out South African designer Tristan Duplessis for the graffiti-scrawled lobby bar, quirky bespoke rugs, and pared-back, bare-brick rooms with mid-century inspired minibars, industrial metals, and punchy olive-green beds. Sandwiched between the centuries-old synagogues and café-society restaurants of the neighborhood, Chapter feels remarkably at home, even though walking into it from the discreet cobbled sidestreet feels like stepping into one of Rome’s freshest scenes. A thoroughly enjoyable arrival for the co-working generation, with a sense of humor and a can-do attitude." - Maresa Manara
"Kick us off with a description of this place: What's the vibe?Urban and artsy Chapter Roma feels like your coolest friend's very stylish townhouse. The turn-of-the-century palazzo has maintained its original design—including its fabulous staircase and exposed walls—even though it's now a hip pad, complete with works by local and international artists. What's the backstory?This is the very first hotel by Marco Cilia, an alum of several hip hotel start-ups in the United States and Europe. Cilia brought in designer-of-the-moment Tristan Du Plessis to actualize the urban-hip-vibe concept. What can we expect from the rooms?Rooms are among the largest in Rome, with equally large and very comfortable beds. The design melds contemporary details with steampunk; think, custom iron-rod furniture and rich hues. The best room is 404, a top-floor corner room that gets incredible light. How's the Wi-Fi?Free and fast. What's the dining and drinking scene like? Breakfast happens at the downstairs bar and lunch is sorted with Market, a sleek salad bar where you can also grab a juice to go. But it’s Hotel Chapter’s new Mexican-inspired rooftop restaurant, Hey Guey, that’s got our attention. After a week of pasta and pizza, a plate of fish tacos and a couple of their signature Guey Coladas (rum, passionfruit, coconut milk) went down a treat. How'd you find the service?The service is focused and efficient. Playing up the hotel's overall theme, the concierge can organize street art tours. What's the crowd like?If Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele were to make a film, he might pull extras from this hotel. How's the neighborhood?The hotel is on the edge of Rome's historic Jewish quarter in the old Regola neighborhood. It's local and friendly, with lots of home-grown businesses and shops. Anything you'd change?We'd love to see a few more options at the breakfast buffet. What else should we know?Should you need a Sbagliato fix without going far, there's a bar on the ground floor. Got it. So what's the bottom line on this hotel?Enjoy Rome as an artist would—a successful artist, at that." - Erica Firpo
"Set in a 19th-century building in Rome’s center, Chapter Roma is a 5-minute walk from Campo de' Fiori square, and just 2953 feet from the Pantheon and Piazza Navona square. It offers free Wi-Fi throughout and air-conditioned accommodations. Each room includes a Smart TV and a mini-bar. The bathroom comes with bathrobes and slippers, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Breakfast is a continental buffet, complete with Italian pastries, cold cuts and hot drinks. The hotel is less than a 5-minute walk from the lively Trastevere district." - My Boutique Hotel (en)
"Rome has glamorous hotels, opulent hotels, luxurious hotels. But it doesn’t have many hotels that are in the top tier when it comes to pure style. Maybe the Eternal City is focused on timeless concerns, leaving matters of fashion to Milan. Whatever the explanation, Hotel Chapter Roma is an illuminating exception. Maybe the difference is that designer Tristan Du Plessis was respectful of the hotel’s 19th-century digs, but not worshipful — add one part dark and moody industrial modernism, one part gem-toned Art Deco-inspired swank, and one part irreverent street-inspired art and you’ve got yourself a hotel experience that’s literally unforgettable." - Tablet Hotels