Borghese parkside oasis
Diplomats and travelers mingle beside the Villa Borghese gardens, where live piano melodies drift across landscaped outdoor terraces.
What it’s good at
Notable
Attentive service with private balconies, Italian marble bathrooms, and dedicated city shuttles.
Notable
Subterranean Prince Spa features a 25-meter ozone pool, Turkish bath, and hydrotherapy circuit.
Notable
Stately hospitality and garden banquets beside Villa Borghese continuously maintained since 1964.
What they say
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Principi’s spacious, recently refreshed 150 rooms are elegantly decorated, blending old-world refinement with modern comfort.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet embassy residences surround the property in Pinciano, with the Borghese Gallery and sprawling parkland right at the doorstep.
The rooms
Gilded stuccowork, Italian marble bathrooms, and private balconies frame sweeping views across the pine canopies toward Saint Peter's Basilica.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A 25-meter indoor ozone pool rests under a starlit ceiling, and a heated outdoor basin sits among botanical gardens.
The spa and gym
Treatment suites use Italian Bakel skincare beside Finnish saunas and Turkish baths. An indoor pickleball court adjoins the gym.
Dogs stay too.
La Pomme Bar & Lounge
Carved wood panelling and backlit stained glass surround the counter, which serves morning espresso and evening cocktails.
Pauline Borghese Restaurant
Crystal chandeliers illuminate tables set for Roman and Mediterranean classics, looking directly out onto the garden grounds.
How it began
Italian architect Gio Ponti designed the urban retreat in 1964 on parkside grounds previously owned by the Marchesa Rossi.
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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.