Rhinoceros Roma
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Boutique apartments in historic palazzo with art and rooftop dining
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Via del Velabro, 9, 00186 Roma RM, Italy Get directions
Boutique apartments in historic palazzo with art and rooftop dining
Via del Velabro, 9, 00186 Roma RM, Italy Get directions
"Long-stay hotels used to be dull places, but that’s all changed. The best of today’s residential-style apartment hotels are just as inventive as any boutique hotel — which is how you get Alda Fendi’s non-profit arts foundation hiring an architect of Jean Nouvel’s caliber to design Rhinoceros, a spectacular collection of apartments in the Foundation’s 17th-century Roman palazzo." - Le Guide MICHELIN
"Long-stay hotels used to be dull places, but that’s all changed. The best of today’s residential-style apartment hotels are just as inventive as any boutique hotel — which is how you get Alda Fendi’s non-profit arts foundation hiring an architect of Jean Nouvel’s caliber to design Rhinoceros, a spectacular collection of apartments in the Foundation’s 17th-century Roman palazzo." - Le Guide MICHELIN
"Set the scene for us.Palazzo Rhinoceros—the palazzo that houses The Rooms of Rome—is an early-20th-century building in Velabro, the oldest neighborhood in Rome. Completely renovated by star architect Jean Nouvel, the hotel has an artsy, industrial, wholly chic vibe, thanks to a museum on the ground floor as well as the clever juxtaposition of materials: exposed concrete and remnants of graffiti meet contemporary glass. What's the story behind this hotel?Rooms of Rome is the first boutique-serviced apartments for Kike Sarasola, the founder of the Room Mate group. Sarasola, along with Nouvel, was hand-selected by Alda Fendi of the Fondazione Fendi, an avant-garde contemporary art foundation also headquartered in Palazzo Rhinoceros, to create a living experience. Who else is here?Art lovers from around the world; here, boho chic mixes with yacht owners. What are the rooms themselves like?Rooms have exposed walls; a mix of mid-century and modern furniture; and kitchens and wardrobes concealed behind monumental steel panels. As a particularly clever twist, Nouvel hung original photos of the rooms over swaths of old wallpaper and left-in-place graffiti, effectively creating mirrors into the palace's previous life. How's the Wi-Fi?Free and good. How about the on-site dining options?Caviar Kasia, the rooftop restaurant, is a Paris import with a focus on its namesake roe. How'd you find the service?The staff is solidly professional and well-versed in the demands of an upscale clientele. Where is the hotel located? What's the neighborhood like?The Velabro neighborhood sits on the edge of the Roman Forum just beneath the Palatine hill. What it boasts in history, though, it lacks in contemporary shops and bars, though you'll find a few quaint boutiques and restaurants. Any feedback?The bathrooms and minibar could stand for more luxurious items. What are we missing? Anything else we should be sure to check out?Palazzo Rhinoceros is also home to Fondazione Fendi, a luxury brand with a penchant for the avant garde. Expect to see installations, exhibitions, and creative collaborations. So why would you recommend this hotel?Come for the artsy wow factor and the off-the-beaten-path privacy." - Erica Firpo
"Set "there where Rome was born," this 17th-century palazzo in the Velabro has been restored into a mixed-use art hub and hotel, nestled among the Palatine Hill, the Bocca della Verita, the Arch of Janus, and the Temple of Heracles Victor, with sprawling terraces that offer some of the most comprehensive, panoramic views of the city's ancient quarters. Conceived by the Fondazione Alda Fendi Esperimenti as "a place for living with art"—with residences for artists and enthusiasts, a restaurant, and exhibition and performance spaces—and spearheaded by Jean Nouvel, the six-story structure brings that ongoing experiment to life: at ground level an art gallery currently shows Michelangelo's rare architectural drawings, while the top floor and rooftop host the soigne, Paris-based Caviar Kaspia inviting people to "contemplate their caviars" over Franco-Russian-inspired fare; in between, the Rooms of Rome comprise 24 boutique, serviced apartments operated by Kike Sarasola of the Room Mate group that make up for what they lack in traditional hotel amenities by providing curated "experience experiments." - Noor Brara
"Offering stunning views of ancient Rome, Rhinoceros is located in Palazzo Rhinoceros by the Fondazione Alda Fendi – Esperimenti foundation. Its 24 unique apartments are designed by French architect Jean Nouvel. The design apartments combine original features of the historic building with state of the art amenities, including home automation systems, designer toiletries, a flat-screen TV and a modern kitchen complete with a coffee machine. When staying at Rhinoceros you will be entitled to free private tours at Fondazione Alda Fendi – Esperimenti and priority reservation to partner restaurants. Rhinoceros is located between Circo Massimo and the Roman Forum. It is a 10-minute walk from Piazza Venezia and a 15-minute walk from the Colosseum." - My Boutique Hotel (en)
