Written by RuinMyTrip Editorial from published research and official sources, not from a personal trip. It is not a traveler review and is never counted in the community rating. How we research.
What it is
An 82-room independent luxury hotel at the top of the Spanish Steps in Rome, with the Michelin-starred Imago restaurant on the roof and an all-day dining room.
Why travelers stay here
For the address, which no other hotel in Rome can offer, and for a rooftop dining room with a view over the whole historic centre.
What is genuinely good
The top of the Spanish Steps as a front door, a Michelin-starred rooftop restaurant, only 82 rooms so service is personal, and Villa Borghese behind you for morning walks.
Downsides
Extremely expensive with no published rates. Crowds outside the door all day. Room sizes and outlooks vary more than the pricing suggests.
Best for
Travelers for whom position is the point, and anyone marking a significant occasion in Rome.
Consider staying elsewhere if
Crowds outside your hotel would spoil it, or you would rather spend the difference on a week in Trastevere.
Practical advice
Ask specifically about the room's size and outlook when booking, because they differ substantially. Book Imago separately and early. Use the Villa Borghese side for a quiet way out in the morning.
Rates and booking
Nightly rates are not published as a fixed figure and vary by season and availability. Check current rates on the hotel's official booking page; Imago takes restaurant reservations separately.
Getting there
Metro line A to Spagna, which surfaces at the foot of the Steps, then the lift or the climb. About forty minutes from Fiumicino by taxi.
Where it sits
Piazza Trinita dei Monti at the top of the Spanish Steps, between Villa Borghese and the Via Condotti shopping streets, in the heart of the historic centre.
How long to stay
Three nights.
The RuinMyTrip verdict
The best address in Rome and priced like it. Ask about the specific room before booking, and get a table at Imago while you are at it.
Sources
- The hotel has 82 rooms and suites. source
- Its rooftop restaurant Imago holds a Michelin star. source