Ludovisi Rome, Italy
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Wellness DesignOutside the door
The house
HiltonRationalist bank retreat
Once the headquarters of a 1930s savings bank, the hotel channels Italian rationalism through towering ceilings, polished marble, and quiet midcentury refinement.
“It was once a bank headquarters but has been kitted out with Italian furniture and a rooftop pool overlooking the Eternal City.”
What it’s good at
Notable
A converted 1930s savings bank preserving Greek Cipollino marble and an armored vault.
Listed
Contemporary Italian furnishings paired with restored high ceilings and backlit onyx panels.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
the interior decoration style is crisp, somewhat minimal — but minimal in that inimitable Italian way that bespeaks elegance rather than austerity.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Tucked between Piazza Barberini and Via Veneto, the quiet street sits within an easy walk of the Spanish Steps and Villa Borghese.
The rooms
High ceilings and polished marble floors set a calm, tailored stage for Italian furniture, with spacious suites extending onto private terraces.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A curved plunge pool sits on the rooftop terrace, with blue loungers looking out across the Roman skyline.
The spa
Marble treatment rooms and an illuminated vitality pool sit underground in the building's former bank vault.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Drinks are poured over a glowing onyx bar in the lobby, and rooftop tables look across the Roman cityscape.
Inside, it’s all marble columns, glittering chandeliers, and soaring ceilings, a nod to the building’s grand past as a financial headquarters.
How it began
Built in the 1930s as a savings bank, the palazzo was restored by architect Roberto Romano to preserve its antique Cipollino marble.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.