Rome, ItalyLudovisi
InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace
Diplomatic palazzo showpiece
Ludovisi Rome, Italy
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
IHGDiplomatic palazzo showpiece
Once built for foreign dignitaries, this Via Veneto landmark channels classic Roman grandeur with theatrical marble interiors and lively social salons.
“the property’s 160 stylish, modern rooms still feel fresh, but it’s the hotel’s communal areas that stand out, with neoclassical touches…”
What it’s good at
Notable
Restored stucco plasterwork complements intricate Roman-inspired Margraf marble mosaic flooring.
Notable
Carlo Busiri Vici's 1905 palazzo pairs restored neoclassical columns with diplomatic pedigree on Via Veneto.
Notable
Charlie's Rooftop mixes signature cocktails alongside nightly DJ sets overlooking the Roman skyline.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Its stately facade and glittering interiors are still redolent of la dolce vita, providing conversation pieces in every direction from the see-and-be-seen lounge bar...
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Stepping onto tree-lined Via Veneto puts the shaded gardens of Villa Borghese, Piazza Barberini, and the Spanish Steps a short stroll away.
The rooms
Herringbone hardwood floors and brass fixtures shaped like fluted Roman columns accent the rooms, paired with leather headboards and marble baths.
The spa
Lined with arched lit mirrors and dark marble, private treatment rooms host restorative massage sessions.
The gym
The mezzanine fitness studio holds Technogym cardio and strength machines over polished herringbone wood floors.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
VICI Bistrot & Ristorante
Green velvet banquettes fill the dining room, where the kitchen serves regional Lazio pastas and Roscioli bread.
At the table
Anita Lounge serves drinks around a circular marble counter, and Charlie's rooftop pours cocktails overlooking Rome.
How it began
Built in 1905 to host visiting foreign ambassadors, the palazzo later housed the American Embassy Library for decades after World War II.
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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.