The Rome EDITION, Rome

The Rome EDITION’s 91 rooms and suites continue the hotel’s refined aesthetic. Interiors are spacious by Roman standards, with a muted palette of cream, cognac leather, dark wood and brushed brass. Floor-to-ceiling curtains soften the light, while oversized beds dressed in crisp white linens create an immediate sense of calm.

Bathrooms are particularly impressive: lined in pale stone with deep rainfall showers, large vanities and Le Labo amenities that lend the space a spa-like feel. Some suites feature freestanding tubs and private terraces overlooking the city’s rooftops – ideal for aperitivo hour after a day's sightseeing.

Technology is discreetly integrated throughout, with hidden televisions, mood lighting and seamless controls that never distract from the design. Despite the modernity, the rooms still feel warm and liveable rather than overly stylised.

Food and drink are central to the EDITION experience, and Rome is no exception. The ground-floor restaurant Anima serves modern Mediterranean dishes in a space that spills into a lush courtyard garden – one of the hotel’s standout features. Breakfast is relaxed and elegant, with flaky pastries, perfectly executed eggs and rich Italian coffee setting the tone for slow Roman mornings.

The evening menu balances international polish with Italian simplicity: ingredients are seasonal, flavours are clean and presentation is refined without veering into overly conceptual territory.

The rooftop, however, is where the hotel truly comes alive. Complete with a pool, it offers panoramic views across domes and rooftops, with DJs and cocktails drawing a stylish crowd from sunset onwards.

One of The Rome EDITION’s biggest strengths is its atmosphere. While many luxury hotels in Rome can feel overly formal or tourist-heavy, this property has managed to cultivate a social energy that feels genuinely current. Locals come for drinks, fashion insiders pass through during events, and the rooftop often feels like the city’s unofficial after-dark living room.

The concierge can arrange private tours of Rome’s landmarks, vintage Fiat drives through the city, restaurant reservations and transfers, while the hotel’s central location makes exploring on foot particularly easy. Despite being in the heart of the capital, there’s an undeniable sense of escape here – something surprisingly rare in Rome.