Living gallery residence
More private art collection than formal hotel, this quiet palazzo showcases rotating contemporary Italian works that guests can actually purchase.
“Inside it is sleek and modern, with sculptures and contemporary artwork (available to buy) cheekily placed in every nook and cranny.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Over two hundred contemporary Italian artworks displayed as a living, evolving gallery.
Notable
Emperador marble bathrooms, Ortigia bath products, and proactive concierge city planning.
Listed
Panoramic rooftop cocktails and sunset aperitivo overlooking Rome at Acquaroof Terrazza Molinari.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
you’re most comfortably ensconced in the sort of small luxury hotel, where near-impossible refinement and cozy residential atmosphere go naturally hand in hand.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on a tranquil Campo Marzio side street, the townhouse sits an easy stroll from Piazza del Popolo and the Tiber.
The rooms
Blue velvet armchairs and cream boiserie frame original artwork, leading into dark Emperador marble bathrooms stocked with Ortigia toiletries.
The gym
- Treatments
- In-room massage treatments and bespoke body rituals available upon request.
- Gym
- Fitness center with Technogym cardiovascular and strength training equipment.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Acquaroof Terrazza Molinari
The rooftop terrace serves cocktails and Mediterranean plates beneath a retractable awning, looking across the city's historic church domes.
Restaurant
Acquolina
Two-Michelin-starred Acquolina serves chef Daniele Lippi's seafood tasting menus in an intimate room framed by an illuminated wine wall.
How it began
A restored nineteenth-century aristocratic townhouse was reimagined as a dedicated exhibition space, assigning distinct contemporary Italian artists to each floor.
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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.