Best boutique hotels in Rome: Five-star luxury

With its abundance of classical treasures, historic churches and Michelangelo masterpieces, not to mention the designer stores, manic traffic and men dressed as gladiators, Rome isn’t always the most relaxing city to visit. With so much to see, it can be easy to fall victim to sightseeing fatigue.

This is where boutique hotels come into their own: chic retreats that are small enough to offer a personal service but with the comforts of a much larger hotel. They provide serene spaces where you can unwind and often take advantage of a spa treatment, before returning to the fray. Thankfully, Rome is teeming with such establishments, ranging from friendly, family-run establishments to restored palaces offering five-star luxury.

So, whether you’ve spent the day touring the Colosseum, craning your neck to marvel at the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel or casting coins into the Trevi Fountain, here’s our pick of the boutique places to stay in Rome.

The best boutique hotels in Rome are: