Parametric Renaissance redoubt
Zaha Hadid's fluid parametric architecture reimagines a sixteenth-century palace, setting sculpted ebony and marble curves against classical frescoes and noble bones.
“The hotel has an avant-garde design by the late British Iraqi starchitect Zaha Hadid, who was known for futuristic forms.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Fluid parametric architecture meets sculptural ebony and marble inside an aristocratic palace.
Remarkable
A sixteenth-century palazzo framing restored ceiling frescoes and excavated ancient Roman port ruins.
Remarkable
Subterranean Sisley spa with a glass-bottom pool suspended over ancient archaeological ruins.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Rome
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in Wallpaper* and AFAR.
Her bold, futuristic aesthetic is unmistakable throughout the hotel — note the chiaroscuro effect in the striking black and Carrara marble lobby…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along historic Via di Ripetta in Campo Marzio, the palazzo sits moments from Piazza del Popolo and the Tridente shopping district.
The rooms
Sculpted ebony paneling and marble create seamless, yacht-like contours, while select historic suites frame restored sixteenth-century ceiling frescoes.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The spa and gym
The subterranean Sisley Paris spa has a cedar sauna and salt room, and the gym sits beneath undulating timber ceilings.
At the table
Alain Ducasse oversees Mediterranean dinners among sculpted ebony arches. On the rooftop, La Terrazza pours Champagne across the city skyline.
At times, it’s hard to distinguish between the floor, the walls, and the ceiling, so strong are the signature Hadid curves.
How it began
Transforming the sixteenth-century Palazzo Capponi took over a decade, prolonged by the discovery of an ancient Roman river port beneath the courtyard.
“The juxtaposition of Renaissance and ultra-modern might not be everyone’s cup of tea, as the dramatic aesthetic may feel more like a curated art piece...”
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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.