Ludovisi Rome, Italy
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Social HeritageOutside the door
The house
MarriottPlayful palazzo showpiece
Stainless steel welcome pods sit before hand-painted garden murals beneath a skylit ceiling, setting a spirited 1970s Italian tone.
What it’s good at
Notable
Interiors by Meyer Davis feature 1970s Italian glamour, graphic marble flooring, and hand-painted Roman garden murals.
Notable
Skylit cocktail lounge and open-air courtyard host evening DJ sessions, Sicilian aperitivos, and rooftop gatherings.
Listed
Two interconnected 1889 palazzi retain classical exterior facades framing contemporary interiors near the Spanish Steps.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
Bold patterns and irreverent wall art define the redone interiors, including a lobby lounge with live music, cocktails, and an exuberant Art Deco aesthetic.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Tucked into the Ludovisi quarter just off Via Veneto, the property sits a short walk from Villa Borghese and Piazza Barberini.
The rooms
Traditional herringbone parquet meets modern marble in the bathrooms, while deep red velvet drapes frame views over quiet Ludovisi courtyards.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The rooftop plunge pool is lined with Gio Ponti-inspired blue tiles, looking out across the Roman skyline.
The gym
Technogym equipment fills the vaulted 24-hour gym, which also arranges morning running tours through Villa Borghese.
Dogs stay too.
Giano Restaurant
Chef Ciccio Sultano oversees the kitchen, preparing Sicilian-Roman dishes inside a wood-paneled dining room with green velvet seating.
Spread over two adjacent 19th century palazzos, the 162 guest rooms of this Meyer Davis-designed hotel are illuminated by colorful leather furnishings, patterned half-moon couches, and tasteful gold trim.
At the table
Guests gather for cocktails at the curved marble lobby bar, in the leafy courtyard, or across the rooftop pizza terrace.
How it began
Two interconnected 1889 palazzi, once used as government offices, were reconnected to blend historical stone architecture with vivid modern interiors.
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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.