Monte Mario Rome, Italy
Renovated
2014
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort LuxeOutside the door
The house
HiltonHilltop parkland oasis
Set high above Rome on Monte Mario, the resort pairs Mediterranean parkland and panoramic Vatican vistas with museum-grade art across the halls.
“This is an extravagant hotel hideaway for anyone on the hunt for downtime and relaxation, but also keen for a spot of culture.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A 2,500-square-meter Roman spa housing an amethyst Turkish bath, La Prairie treatments, and a fireplace-warmed indoor pool.
Remarkable
Fifteen acres of Mediterranean parkland with four swimming pools, clay tennis courts, and an 800-meter jogging trail.
Notable
Dedicated Imperial Club concierges, a 15-option pillow menu, and private balconies overlooking the Eternal City.
What they say
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
Its Monte Mario location in a lush and green 15-acre park with panoramic views of Rome and Vatican City sets it apart...
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Perched atop Monte Mario, the hotel rises above the urban bustle while looking out across the Tiber toward the historic center.
The rooms
Each room opens to a private balcony framing the city or park, finished with Italian antiques and polished marble baths.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Three outdoor pools sit among the umbrella pines, alongside an indoor heated pool warmed by a stone fireplace.
The spa and gym
Hydrotherapy pools and an amethyst Turkish bath sit beside ten treatment rooms and a Technogym fitness centre.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
La Pergola
Chef Heinz Beck directs this three-Michelin-starred rooftop restaurant, which overlooks Rome and holds a 70,000-bottle cellar.
The centrepiece of the second dining room is a set of vases by Art Nouveau glass master Émile Gallé, housed in a display case sunken into the back wall.
Bar
Tiepolo Lounge & Terrace
Original Giovanni Battista Tiepolo masterpieces hang above the marble bar, where live jazz accompanies evening aperitifs.
At the table
Uliveto serves Mediterranean dishes on the garden terrace, and the seasonal pool bar pours daytime drinks by the water.
How it began
Opened in 1963 as a modernist hilltop retreat, the property was built to house a private collection of over a thousand artworks.
“Its location atop Montemario, a hillside residential district north of the Vatican, offers spectacular views of the city from various terraced levels and many of the rooms.”
Good to know
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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.