Ludovisi Rome, Italy
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe HeritageOutside the door
The house
AccorGarden-edge palazzo roost
Perched beside the Borghese gardens in an 1890s palazzo, this intimate address blends classical Roman architecture with French hospitality and sunset candle rituals.
“Guest rooms and suites are big and bright, with iridescent ceiling art contrasting traditional wall panelings.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Jean-Philippe Nuel interiors feature iridescent trompe-l'œil cloud ceilings and polychromatic marble accents.
Notable
Personalized service features an evening dusk candle ritual and Diptyque bath amenities.
Notable
A restored 1890s neoclassical palazzo built as an annex for Villa Ludovisi-Boncompagni.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
This 19th-century palazzo has architectural character to spare, though its interiors are as fresh as can be...
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on a quiet Ludovisi lane, the hotel puts the Villa Borghese gardens and the Spanish Steps within an easy stroll.
The rooms
Iridescent trompe-l'œil ceilings evoke Roman skies above neutral bedding, complemented by Italian marble bathrooms stocked with Diptyque products.
The gym
- Treatments
- In-room bath ritual menu.
- Gym
- SofitelFIT fitness center with modern cardiovascular and resistance equipment.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Settimo Roman Cuisine & Terrace
The seventh-floor rooftop restaurant serves contemporary Roman classics with views across the Villa Borghese gardens toward St. Peter's Basilica.
How it began
Built in 1890 as an annex for guests visiting Villa Ludovisi-Boncompagni, the palazzo first welcomed travelers as the Albergo Boston.
Good to know
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Sofitel Roma Villa Borghese
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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.