Luxury Hotel · Italy
The St. Regis Rome
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At a glance
The St. Regis Rome has stood on Via Vittorio Emanuele Orlando since 1894, when César Ritz introduced it to Roman society as the first St. Regis in Europe. Built into a historic palazzo between the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain, it spent the following 130 years drawing luminaries, artists and heads of state before emerging from a full restoration led by design firm Pierre-Yves Rochon.
The building makes its intentions clear from the moment you arrive, with a five-metre hand-blown glass chandelier anchoring the entrance lobby and the grand staircase running through the building. The Ritz Ballroom, introduced in 1894 as the first public ballroom in Rome and decorated with frescoes by Mario Spinetti.
What surrounds that history is equally considered. LUMEN operates as the social heart of the property, an all-day restaurant and cocktail bar running from breakfast through to the nightly Sabrage ceremony, while the spa runs in partnership with Sisley Paris and the Butler Service operates around the clock. The suite collection, built around Rubelli fabrics and a selection of art and antiques, has been put together for the kind of guests this hotel has always attracted.
Highlights
- Opened by César Ritz in 1894 as the first St. Regis in Europe
- Five-star historic palazzo hotel steps from the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain
- The Ritz Ballroom, Rome’s first public ballroom, with Belle Arti-protected frescoes
Accommodation
Rooms
Every room and suite has been restored by Pierre-Yves Rochon with Rubelli fabrics, handmade glass and Sisley Paris bathroom amenities throughout, with travertine and bronze details referencing Rome’s traditions of craftsmanship.
Rooms range from the Superior, a city or courtyard-view category drawing on Empire, Regency and Louis XV design influences, stepping up through the Deluxe, which adds a sitting and working area, to the Imperial, which accommodates a third guest and serves as the entry point for connecting family configurations.
Suites
The collection is crafted for what the hotel calls luminaries and international travellers. Each suite carries its own distinct identity within a shared palette of light tones and precious Rubelli fabrics. Several have small balconies or terraces.
Two stand apart. The St. Regis Suite is the hotel’s grandest residential offering, with a separate living room, bedroom and the full sweep of the St. Regis service experience. The Royal Suite provides wraparound views, a curated collection of art and antiques.
Further information
Food & Drinks
LUMEN Cocktails and Cuisine
The hotel’s all-day restaurant and cocktail bar. Each evening at 7pm the Sabrage Ritual marks the shift into the evening with a champagne sabering ceremony.
The hotel’s Mediterranean take on the St. Regis Bloody Mary, made with Italian spices, local ingredients and a recipe developed exclusively for the Rome property. Afternoon Tea is served in partnership with Dammann Frères, one of France’s oldest tea houses, presented as a modern Italian interpretation of the original gatherings hosted by Mrs Astor.
LUMEN Garden
Lumen garden extends the offering outdoors from May to September, operating as a seasonal restaurant and cocktail bar, and is available for private events during winter.
Akira Back
Is a modern Japanese restaurant set to open within the hotel, adding a new dining dimension to the property.
Spa & Wellness
The St. Regis Rome Spa partners exclusively with Sisley Paris, a brand built on the use of essential oils and plant extracts to create treatments of the highest possible quality.
The spa is open daily from 9am to 9pm, offering treatments that range from facials and massages to body rituals and in-suite services for guests who prefer to stay in their room. A steam room, separate men’s and women’s lounges and the Forte Vita express service bar further complete the facilities.
The fitness centre is equipped with Technogym cardiovascular and strength equipment, free weights, sauna rooms and locker rooms, and is complimentary for all guests with access available around the clock.
Italy
Italy is a long, narrow country running from the Alps in the north to Sicily and the Mediterranean in the south. The geography changes faster than the language. Alpine lakes (Como, Garda, Maggiore) in the north. Industrial cities, fashion and finance in Milan and Turin. The Renaissance cities of the central plain (Florence, Bologna, Siena). The capital and ancient sites in Rome. The southern coastlines of the Amalfi, Puglia and Calabria.
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