Top Italian Hotels & Resorts 2025

At the end of historic Via Sistina, just steps from the Spanish Steps, stands the elegant neoclassical building that houses Hotel de la Ville. Opened in 1924 and designed by Hungarian architect József Vágó, the hotel underwent a complete renovation in 2019 when it joined the Rocco Forte Hotels collection. The restoration, led by architec t Tommaso Ziffer and Design Direc tor Olga Polizzi, reinterprets the spirit of the Grand Tour with contemporar y elegance—featuring materials, colors, and décor that echo the aristocratic travels of the 18th and 19th centuries. The hotel offers Superior, Premium, and Deluxe rooms, as well as spacious suites with panoramic terraces, such as the Canova, Roma, and the expansive Suite de la Ville, which spans over 100 square meters indoors plus a 176-square -meter terrace. The culinar y offering, under the super vision of Fulvio Pierangelini, includes Café Ginori, which presents itself as an innovative combination of excellence in the ar ts of porcelain, hospitality, and cuisine. The rooftop Cielo Terrace Bar, located between the six th and seventh floors, is a refined spot for cocktails and light dishes with a breathtak ing view of Rome’s skyline. The hotel also features a 550-square -meter spa focused on holistic wellness, using Irene For te Skincare products made from ingredients sourced from the Verdura organic estate in Sicily. The thermal area includes a Sicilian salt room and mud rituals, continuing the link to traditional Mediterranean care. 87/100 Hotel de la Ville Roma Do l c e V i t a 176