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The Westin Excelsior

The Westin Excelsior

Ludovisi, Municipio I, Rome

Opened 1906   Renovated 1953   $$$

“Dolce Vita Grand Dame”

Heritage Classic
Central

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The Westin Excelsior — vibe

Vibe

Crystal chandeliers and soaring marble corridors recall the Via Veneto of Fellini’s golden age, still drawing a classic international crowd.

“Dolce Vita Grand Dame”

Heritage

A 1906 Emil Vogt landmark on Via Veneto that anchored Rome's golden age of film.

Classic

Rome's Dolce Vita epicentre, hosting generations for sidewalk aperitivos at Doney and grand ballroom galas.

Luxe

Silk damask wall coverings, Biedermeier furnishings, marble baths, and signature Heavenly Beds across spacious rooms.

Central

On Via Veneto in Ludovisi, a short walk from Villa Borghese and the Spanish Steps.

The Westin Excelsior — rooms

Rooms

Silk damask wall coverings, Biedermeier furnishings, and deep marble tubs anchor the spacious, classically styled guest rooms.

The Westin Excelsior — wellness

Wellness

An indoor heated pool and hydromassage bath sit alongside a Turkish steam hammam and private spa treatment rooms.

The Westin Excelsior — backstory

Backstory

Swiss architect Emil Vogt opened the landmark in 1906, establishing the storied setting that would define Rome's cinematic golden era.

The Westin Excelsior — eat & drink

Eat & drink

Sidewalk tables at Café Doney spill onto Via Veneto, while ORVM serves classic cocktails beside glowing Mexican onyx panels.

The neighborhood

Villa Borghese's shaded park grounds and the Spanish Steps sit a short stroll away down the tree-lined Via Veneto.

“A romantic dream," this 1906 hotel is just steps from Trevi Fountain and the Villa Borghese. The Grandluxe rooms offer extended space and "old-world charm," while the Via Veneto Suites are decorated in Biedermeier style with marble-bedecked living rooms and chandeliers.” 
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