Ludovisi Rome, Italy
Renovated
1953
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Classic DesignOutside the door
The house
MarriottDolce Vita monument
Soaring marble corridors, museum-like floor lobbies, and crystal chandeliers maintain the cinematic glamour of Via Veneto's classic golden age.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A 1906 Swiss-designed landmark on Via Veneto with a storied past hosting historic wartime summits.
Remarkable
A fixed point on Via Veneto for over a century, hosting generations for grand galas and aperitivi.
Listed
Biedermeier and Empire decor crowned by the frescoed forty-foot dome of the signature top-floor suite.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Each floor’s lobby is like a museum, with gorgeous paintings, statues, and furniture.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The hotel sits along the upper stretch of Via Veneto, minutes on foot from Villa Borghese gardens and the Spanish Steps.
The rooms
Rooms pair silk damask wall coverings with Biedermeier furnishings, custom Heavenly Beds, and classical white Carrara marble bathrooms.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A subterranean heated Roman pool sits beneath classical arches and a coffered ceiling, alongside a hydromassage alcove.
The hammam
A Turkish steam bath features mosaic tilework, a curved marble bench, and a central water fountain.
The gym
The fitness studio lines cardio equipment and free weights against wood-panelled and mirrored walls.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Café Doney
Arched windows look out onto Via Veneto, where sidewalk tables sit under branded awnings for morning coffee and aperitivi.
ORVM Bar
The Cardinale cocktail was invented at this glowing onyx bar in 1950, where pianists play every evening.
At the table
Restaurant Doney serves Italian cuisine in a high-ceilinged dining room beneath crystal chandeliers.
How it began
Swiss architects Emil Vogt and Otto Maraini designed the palazzo in 1906, later hosting military commands during the Second World War.
Good to know
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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.