Rome, ItalyRegola
DOM Hotel
Moody monastic palazzo
Moody monastic palazzo
This seventeenth-century monastery is now a sultry, candlelit residence, centered on quiet drinks and an open terrace above the Tiber.
What it’s good at
Notable
Original Warhol silkscreens hang against Renaissance timber ceilings and dark velvet paneling.
Notable
A seventeenth-century palazzo and monastery preserving church marble blocks with Latin inscriptions.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
There’s still a sense of grandeur here, albeit one that’s been carefully updated for design-conscious travelers.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Cobblestone Via Giulia runs quietly outside, and a five-minute walk brings you to Campo de' Fiori or across the Tiber.
The rooms
Original timber ceilings and exposed brickwork remain intact, and windows look straight down onto Via Giulia.
Restaurant
The Rooftop Terrace
Tables sit among bougainvillea and lemon trees on the fourth floor, looking across terracotta roofs toward the Gianicolo hill.
This is a former 17th-century aristocratic palace that’s kept its marbles with Renaissance-era inscriptions and beautiful wooden ceilings, and then stuffed a louche, velvet-and-mirrors bar beneath it.
DOM Cocktail Bar & Liquor Room
Tufted velvet banquettes and high stools line the ground floor, where bartenders pour vintage spirits and craft cocktails.
At the table
Verve serves contemporary Roman cooking in an intimate salon beside a stone fireplace and dark bookshelves.
How it began
The name abbreviates Deo Optimo Maximo, meaning 'to God, most good, most great', taken from church stones brought inside in 1864.
“Its current design, which blends architectural elements from its previous uses, was entrusted to architect Antonio Girardi, who has seamlessly married Renaissance reverence and modern design.”
Rome
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.