Ludovisi Rome, Italy
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
Oetker CollectionLudovisi palazzo retreat
Built as an aristocratic palazzo, the hotel leans into full-blooded Roman Baroque, where gilded stucco and damask frame views across the Borghese gardens.
“This 19th-century palace is lavishly decorated - marble floors, Murano chandeliers, gilt mirrors, and rooms (many with terraces) overlooking greenery.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Suites feature Carrara marble whirlpool bathtubs paired with attentive concierge service.
Notable
A nineteenth-century noble Ludovisi residence and former monastery converted into grand accommodations.
Listed
Eighth-floor Adèle Mixology Lounge pours aperitivos across panoramic terraces overlooking the city skyline.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Gilded stucco, damask fabrics and sumptuous antique furnishings combine to make this Baroque hotel perfect for those looking for a change from the ubiquitous minimalist style.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on Via di Porta Pinciana directly beside the Villa Borghese gardens, the hotel sits a short downhill stroll from the Spanish Steps.
The rooms
Rooms dressed in cardinal red and periwinkle blue feature antique furnishings, parquet floors, and Carrara marble bathrooms with deep whirlpool tubs.
The gym
- Gym
- On-site fitness centre equipped with cardio and strength-training equipment.
Dogs stay too.
Mirabelle Restaurant
The seventh-floor dining room and terrace serve contemporary Mediterranean dishes behind glass walls looking out to St. Peter's.
At the table
Adèle Mixology Lounge sits on the eighth-floor rooftop, serving open-air drinks against a 360-degree view of the city.
How it began
Originally built in the late nineteenth century as a noble residence, the building housed a Maronite monastery before its conversion into a grand hotel.
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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.