Cinematic palazzo hideaway
A former convent annexed to Palazzo Borghese, running as an intimate residence where moody theatrical styling meets quiet courtyard seclusion.
“A mansion-turned-boutique-hotel on a blink-and-miss-it cobblestoned street with luscious, light-filled rooms and a lovely private courtyard.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Film scenographer Paolo Bonfini frames Art Deco velvet against original Rococo columns.
Remarkable
A sixteenth-century Palazzo Borghese annex holding centuries of history beside noble walled gardens.
Notable
Attentive residential service across eighteen rooms, with complimentary minibars and marble bathrooms.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The result, perhaps unsurprisingly, is truly cinematic, every angle full of visual interest provided by idiosyncratic color choices, eye-catching furnishings, and an abundance of artwork.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Tucked along cobblestoned Via dell'Arancio in Campo Marzio, the front door sits moments from the Tiber and a short stroll from Piazza di Spagna.
The rooms
Jewel-toned velvet and marble bathrooms define the interiors, while select suites open onto terraces overlooking Palazzo Borghese’s enclosed seventeenth-century gardens.
The spa
- Sauna & steam
- Private Turkish bath and steam room in the Vilòn Suite.
Dogs stay too.
Bar
Adelaide In Salotto
Lacquered shelving and glowing brass pendants set an intimate scene around the black marble cocktail bar.
This hidden gem on a quiet street near the Spanish Steps is housed in a 16th-century building annexed to the city’s opulent Palazzo Borghese.
Restaurant
Adelaide Ristorante & Salotto
Chef Gabriele Muro prepares Roman classics beside tufted banquettes and arched windows that overlook the courtyard.
How it began
Princess Adelaide Borghese converted this sixteenth-century palazzo annex into a girls' school in 1841, decades before French nuns took up residence.
Good to know
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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.