Acoustic riverside bastion
The boutique hotel on the Tiber riverbank revolves around sound and contemporary Italian design, pairing curated playlists with lively rooftop aperitivi.
“While the midcentury palazzo was originally designed by esteemed Roman architect Mario Docci, it’s been given a facelift by Studio Marincola, who have brought plenty of light…”
What it’s good at
Notable
Studio Marincola interiors pairing brass-mesh facades with Loro Piana fabrics and bespoke acoustics.
Notable
Intimate twenty-four-room boutique care with Calacatta marble baths and tailored fabrics.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
architects Studio Marincola transformed this handsome mid-20th-century palazzo into a bastion of contemporary-luxe elegance; it’s as much a feast for fans of high-end modern Italian design as for music aficionados.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Positioned on Prati's leafy riverfront, the hotel sits directly opposite the Ara Pacis, just a short walk from Piazza del Popolo.
The rooms
Dark wood boiserie and brass details frame oversized riverfront windows, accompanied by Calacatta marble bathrooms and dedicated artist tributes.
Treatments
- Treatments
- In-room wellness rituals, massages, and beauty treatments in collaboration with Privilege.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Alto
The multilevel rooftop restaurant serves Mediterranean seafood and cocktails, looking across the Tiber toward Rome's historic domes.
How it began
A mid-century concrete palazzo was reimagined with an intricate brass-mesh exterior, framing views across the Tiber toward the ancient center.
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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.