There’s a reason Rome is nicknamed “the eternal city” – and not just for the endless remnants of bygone times to uncover across its cobbled streets and bucket-list historical sights. It’s also because there’s never a bad time to go (except, perhaps, during the sweltering and tourist-thronged month of August). That being said, over the past few years, a new guard of hotels has arrived to offer a range of perspectives on the city – from the Bulgari Hotel, which honours both the brand’s legacy as a Rome-founded jewellery house and the rich history of the building that houses it, to a new outpost of the Edition hotel group, which celebrates the vibrant creative spirit of the younger generations currently making their mark in the city.
Here, find our guide to the new wave of hotels (and a couple of more long-standing favourites) reimagining Rome for the modern traveller. Palazzo Roma A coin’s throw from the Trevi Fountain – as well as the Pantheon and Spanish Steps – Palazzo Roma , a member of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World portfolio, is one of the city’s buzziest new openings: a jaw-dropping 18th-century palazzo reimagined with bold pops of colour and crammed full of stunning restored frescos, eye-catching paintings and objets d’art. Enter through the grand lobby and head up the marble staircase, where you’ll find the eccentric music room (the palace’s former ballroom, where you can sip your espresso while gazing up at mounted instrument.