Best Design Hotels in Rome

You don’t get any more boutique or high end on Via del Corso than Corso 281 Luxury Suites. Located on the main thoroughfare of the city right in the heart of high street brand shopping, this 12 room property is positioned perfectly. With stunning designer interiors, Nespresso machines, and luxurious Bulgari amenities, each of the architecturally appointed rooms boasts views of Roman rooftops or the grand Piazza Venezia. An added comfort and touch is the smart device in each room to help you navigate the city like a true local.

A boutique hotel housed in a restored 14th-century palace, the H10 Palazzo Galla is steeped in history. Built in a classic Roman style, with modern amenities and elegant decor, the property is within walking distance of the city’s iconic attractions (the Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are fewer than 500 metres away and can be seen from the rooftop). 43 bedrooms have a vintage flair and are equipped with coffee machines and bathrobes. The best views can be enjoyed from the sunny terrace, but there’s also a bar and lounge area and a restaurant that serves traditional Italian cuisine.

With an enviable address of Via del Corso, Palazzo Roma, is a historic 16th-century building that has been transformed into a luxurious hotel that fuses modern elegance and historical richness. Once the residence of various noble Tuscan families, this esteemed Roman heritage site now serves as a boutique hotel set across three floors. Its design celebrates the building’s aristocratic past with features like coffered ceilings, authentic frescoes, timeless marble elements, and a remarkable original marble staircase. Each of the 39 rooms and suites is a testament to the thoughtful preservation of the historical essence of the space that intertwines bespoke contemporary luxury. The hotel’s expansive reception areas and distinctive artwork, and dining can be enjoyed in the sophisticated atmosphere of Core Restaurant and the Palazzo Bar is the place for stylish drinks. All this combined with exemplary service and meticulous attention to detail, offer guests an exclusive retreat in the heart of Rome’s dynamic atmosphere.

Rome Glam Hotel sits right on the edge of the cool, boho Monti neighbourhood where young and local designers are dotted throughout. Its location makes it great for shopping and exploring this area as well as quick access to many of the museums in the centre including Palazzo delle Esposizioni and the Scuderie del Quirinale. Designer and boutique interiors plus a rooftop terrace is a bonus.

art’otel Rome Piazza Sallustio brings a bold, culturally immersive experience to the heart of Rome. Set just steps from the Horti Sallustiani, this contemporary lifestyle hotel comprising 99 stylish rooms, offers guests more than just a stay—it’s a living gallery, with each space enriched by the imaginative works of Signature Artist Pietro Ruffo. His celestial-inspired pieces and Roman iconography feature throughout, creating a striking artistic narrative from lobby to suite.

At the centre of the hotel’s cultural focus is its Art Gallery, which opens with Ruffo’s exhibition Mappare l’Invisibile and forms part of the wider art’beat initiative. This evolving programme brings together visual art, music, fashion, and wellness, offering guests and locals a curated calendar of creative experiences. Culinary artistry also takes centre stage at YEZI, a pan-Asian restaurant led by Executive Chef Werner Seebach and Head Chef Giordano Gianforchetti. With a menu inspired by Asia’s spice routes and a terrace designed by Ruffo himself, YEZI delivers one of the capital’s most imaginative dining experiences.