Rome, ItalyPigna
Radisson Collection Hotel, Roma Antica
Excavated Roman palazzo
Pigna Rome, Italy
Opened
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design SocialOutside the door
The house
RadissonExcavated Roman palazzo
A restored 1930s palazzo sits directly over imperial history, letting guests explore ancient Roman ruins before heading up to the rooftop bar.
What it’s good at
Notable
An excavated imperial wall from ancient Rome's Porticus Minucia stands in the basement.
Listed
Interiors inside the 1930s palazzo display Carrara marble bathrooms and Fornasetti wallpaper.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
It’s set in a renovated historic palazzo, complete with a well-preserved bit of ancient ruin; what’s inside, however, is a thoroughly modern and not at all unstylish hotel.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Via delle Botteghe Oscure is right outside, with Largo di Torre Argentina and the Pantheon just a short walk away.
The rooms
Bathrooms are clad in Carrara marble, and bedrooms have polished wood floors with illustrated Italian wallpaper.
Sauna and steam room
Below ground, a Finnish sauna sits beside a white marble Turkish steam room with built-in stone seating.
The gym
Technogym cardio machines and free weights sit on a glass floor directly over the excavated imperial ruins.
Restaurant
Modius
Aqua banquettes line the ground-floor dining room, where the kitchen serves classic Roman dishes like carbonara and amatriciana.
Bar
Modius on the Roof – Terrazza
Tables sit among potted citrus trees on the eighth floor, looking straight across the rooftops toward the Altare della Patria.
How it began
Renovation work in 2020 uncovered an ancient wall from the Porticus Minucia, where imperial Romans once gathered for their grain rations.
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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.