From a three-Key Bvlgari debut to legendary perches above the Spanish Steps, these are the Eternal City's most decorated luxury stays. Every pick is cross-checked against the Michelin Keys, the World's 50 Best Hotels, and the major readers' awards.
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From a three-Key Bvlgari debut to legendary perches above the Spanish Steps, these are the Eternal City's most decorated luxury stays. Every pick is cross-checked against the Michelin Keys, the World's 50 Best Hotels, and the major readers' awards.
Bulgari Hotel Roma (Campo Marzio)
Bvlgari's 2023 Rome flagship occupies a 1930s rationalist palazzo overlooking the Mausoleum of Augustus, with a Niko Romito restaurant and a vast marble spa and pool. It is the only hotel in the city to hold three Michelin Keys and a debut spot on the World's 50 Best Hotels list.
Hassler Roma (Spanish Steps)
A family-run institution since 1893, the Hassler crowns the top of the Spanish Steps with 82 rooms and the Michelin-starred rooftop Imago. It was voted the number one hotel in Rome and Italy in the 2025 Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards.
Rocco Forte Hotel de la Ville (Spanish Steps)
An 18th-century palazzo above the Spanish Steps reimagined by Rocco Forte, with Fulvio Pierangelini cuisine and the buzzy Cielo rooftop. It holds a Forbes Five-Star award and placed third in the 2025 Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice ranking for Rome.
Six Senses Rome (Trevi)
The wellness brand's first Italian hotel occupies a restored 18th-century palazzo near the Trevi Fountain, with a Roman bathhouse spa and the NOTOS rooftop. It holds a Forbes Five-Star award and a Michelin Key, and made Travel + Leisure's It List.
Hotel Eden (Via Veneto)
A Dorchester Collection grande dame dating to 1889, the Eden pairs classical Italian rooms with the Michelin-starred rooftop La Terrazza and sweeping views toward St Peter's Dome. It carries a Forbes Five-Star rating and a Michelin Key.
Rocco Forte Hotel de Russie (Piazza del Popolo)
Set between Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps, de Russie is famed for its tiered Secret Garden, Stravinskij Bar, and Irene Forte Spa. The Rocco Forte landmark holds a Forbes Five-Star award and a Michelin Key.
Hotel Vilon (Campo Marzio)
Tucked in a wing of the 16th-century Palazzo Borghese, this 18-room jewel box delivers impeccable service and a hidden-garden calm away from the crowds. It earned two Michelin Keys for its distinctive sense of place.
Rome Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria (Monte Mario)
A hilltop resort on Monte Mario with a museum-grade art collection, terraced gardens, outdoor pools, and the three-Michelin-starred La Pergola. It is the only true grand-resort experience in Rome and a Forbes Five-Star property.
J.K. Place Roma (Campo Marzio)
A 27-room boutique hideaway near the Pantheon, J.K. Place Roma is prized for Michele Bonan's residential design and understated, polished service. It holds two Michelin Keys and is a member of Leading Hotels of the World.
Hotel Splendide Royal (Via Veneto)
An opulent, Baroque-styled hotel between Villa Borghese and Via Veneto, with a celebrated rooftop and the Mirabelle restaurant. Travel + Leisure readers named it the number one Rome city hotel in the 2025 World's Best Awards.
Ranked across 6 sources: Michelin Guide · Key Hotels Rome 2025; The World's 50 Best Hotels 2025; Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice 2025; Time Out Rome · Best Hotels 2025; Forbes Travel Guide · Five-Star 2025; Google Reviews · Ranked by Rating (June 2026). Full scoring is on the Methodology tab above.
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