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Best hotels in Rome 2025, reviewed

Simon Calder’s Travel

No matter how many times I visit, I never tire of Rome. Each new trip delivers something new to discover – be it a museum, a fresco, an eccentric bar or a tempting gelateria.

With its changing hotel scene, visitors now have far more choice than ever before, from cosy B&Bs, stylish suites and fashionable boutique retreats that give the traditional establishments some healthy competition.

This isn’t a cheap destination though, and the places that offer the best value tend to get booked up quickly. Try and book well in advance, or visit out of season – Italy’s capital has a wonderful climate and can be surprisingly balmy, even in December.

Whenever you decide to visit, here’s a selection of hotels in Rome that will suit all budgets.

The best hotels in Rome are:

1. Portrait Roma Hotel

Neighbourhood: Piazza di Spagna​

The muted neutral interiors at Portrait Roma makes the view sing even louder

The muted neutral interiors at Portrait Roma makes the view sing even louder (Portrait Roma)

More of a collection of chic suites than a traditional hotel, Portrait Roma sits above the Ferragamo store on Via Condotti, the city’s most famous designer shopping street. It makes for a stylish bolthole – the decor all muted neutrals enlivened with pops of colour, sketches of Ferragamo’s covetable shoes on the walls, sleek kitchenettes and all the modern tech you could wish for. Just a short walk from the Spanish Steps, it also has an exclusive rooftop bar and terrace where you can take breakfast or sip aperitivos.

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2. J.K. Place Roma Hotel

Neighbourhood: Piazza di Spagna

For a swanky and sultry stay, book a room at J.K. Place

For a swanky and sultry stay, book a room at J.K. Place (J.K. Place)

It’s the attention to detail that has given this boutique townhouse a loyal following. It mingles luxury style – all onyx, antiques and glamorous marbled bathrooms – with a relaxing home-from-home feel. Rooms have free mini-bars as well as Bose sound systems, dining is unstuffy with an all-day cafe that serves gourmet burgers and sandwiches, and there’s even a library where you can flick through glossy books on fashion and art.

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3. The Inn at the Roman Forum

Neighbourhood: Centro…

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