7 of the Best Hotels for Honeymoons in Rome

18 Nov

The perfect blend of romance, history and culture, a honeymoon in Rome is ideal for any couples who love to explore and try new things together. Stroll down the cobbled streets and take in the delicious eateries and boutiques, gaze in awe at the icons that are the Colosseum, the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain and enjoy delicious sundowner drinks on one of the city’s many rooftop bars. Add to that the city’s buzzing piazzas and incredible food and wine scene, from Michelin starred restaurants to cosy trattorias, and you’ll likely have schemed a way to stay forever by the end of your trip!

Below we’ve collected 7 of the best hotels for a honeymoon in Rome, that will give you a real luxurious home away from home experience.

1. The Hoxton, Rome

Another beautiful city hotel from the well loved Hoxton Group, the Hoxton in Rome is the perfect spot for a cool and laidback honeymoon in the city. With Italian mid-century inspired room design, the rooms feature gorgeous statement headboards, lacquered timbers and parquet floors, beautifully complimented by bathrooms inspired by the nostalgia of Italian cinema. In addition to their 192 bedrooms, the hotel also has a chilled out coffee bar, light flooded restaurant and outdoor terrace space. Dine on delicious pastries in their cafe Cugino, or enjoy a long and lazy lunch in their fun restaurant, Elio. The hotel is situated in easy walking distance from Villa Borghese, the Museum of Contemporary Arts and some of the city’s coolest cultural spots and pretty parks.

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2. La Scelta di Goethe

Positioned on Rome’s premier shopping street and moments away from the Spanish steps, the luxurious La Scelta di Goethe is tucked away behind a distreet door, making it a private home away from home. On arrival you’ll be greeted by Daniel, the building’s manager, who makes guests feel instantly at home. They have three suites to choose from including Goethe’s Home, the Trinità dei Monti Suite, and the Villa Medici Suite, where you’ll be met with champagne on ice, delicious chocolates and a 24 hour butler service. Inside you can expect lots of stunning marble work, gold and polished wood accents, original art, antiques and fresh flowers in every room. Cosy up wrapped in silk bedspreads handmade in Florence, bathe in premium organic bath products and swish around the stunning rooms, each scented by the legendary perfume store Antica Farmacia Santa Maria Novella. Enjoy breakfast in your private dining room and allow their team to help you plan how you spend your time in the city.

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3. Hotel de la Ville

A fabulous hotel brought to life by the iconic Rocco Forte group, Hotel de la Ville is located right at the top of the Spanish steps and is home to 104 cosy and romantic rooms, including 15 decadent suites. Featuring a buzzing rooftop bar Cielo looking out over Rome, a Michelin-starred restaurant Mosaico and traditional style trattoria De Sinstina, there are plenty of spaces in which to wine and dine. The hotel is also highly regarded for its amazing spa, where they use organic botanicals from it’s sister property Verdura Resort’s farm. In this space you’ll find six treatment rooms, rasul mud room, salt room, ice fountain, hydrotherapy and plunge pools.

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4. Soho House Rome

Located just outside the Centro Storico in San Lorenzo, an area known for cool converted warehouses, street art and it’s overall ‘where the locals live’ vibe, Soho House Rome is an impressive 10 storey high spot from the iconic Soho House group, complete with rooftop pool and bar, 360 city views, 49 bedrooms and 20 long stay apartment. Featuring the coolest of interiors in shades of green, red and yellow with terrazzo floors, stuccoed walls, curvaceous timber bed frames and cosy rugs and retro lamps, the hotel has an abundance of spaces to relax in, including a screening room, drawing rooms, health club and the usual club spaces. The XXL suites even have their own DJ decks and the Studio Apartments have full kitchens, with most rooms having their own balconies. As with all Soho Houses you need to be a member to stay here, however you can add a 12 month Soho Friends membership to the booking for £100 to stay here, and access a number of additional benefits from the group.

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5. Casa Monti

Featuring super cool, maximalist interiors, the beautiful Casa Monti is a celebration of Italian design, brought to life using Rome’s local artisans and makers, tucked away in the heart of the historic district between the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain. No room is the same, each featuring unique design, with their Roman Suite being the jewel in their crown, complete with a bath tub that looks out onto a private terrace, with stunning views over Rome. Relax in their Roman designed spa with three treatment rooms and Susanne Kaufman products, sip sundowners at the rooftop bar and dine in their trattoria inspired restaurant, which creates cosy and delicious locally sourced dishes.

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6. Hotel De’ Ricci

Tucked away within a luxury townhouse down a cobbled street near Piazza De’ Ricci, you’ll find Hotel De’ Ricci, a romantic boutique hotel with eight cosy yet spacious suites. Absolute heaven for any wine aficionados, the staff is made up of professional sommeliers and the hotel is home to a vast selection of more than 1,500 labels, with their team always on hand to create a custom tasting experience. The rooms are filled with vintage furniture and glamorous design, with each featuring frescoes inspired by Rome and Roman life and furthermore, their very own wine cellars too - a true treat for wine lovers.

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7. Portrait Roma

An elegantly designed townhouse nestled off the designer shopping destination of Via Condotti. the luxurious Portrait Roma is owned by the Ferragamo fashion family and located above their boutique, once playing a role as a former atelier. Located just 300 metres from the Spanish Steps, this boutique hotel of 14 bedrooms and suites is in walking distance of all the main attractions within Rome, and is a gorgeous respite after a long day of exploring. Enjoy delicious breakfast platters delivered directly to your room or unwind in a comfy bar on their roof terrace bar, surrounded by lanterns and open fires.

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