Carolina Ramirez Herrera

Bvlgari Hotel

  • Where:
  • Why:Best friend Chris Soal’s museum show @ The Maxxi
  • When:October 2025
  • Who:BFF + Biz partner 

"Understated glamour and fine-crafted Italian elegance"

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Bvlgari Hotel Welcome

Welcome

Bvlgari Hotel I live here now

I live here now

Bvlgari Hotel Jaw-dropping marble statue of Augustus on loan from the storied Torlonia collection

Jaw-dropping marble statue of Augustus on loan from the storied Torlonia collection

Bvlgari Hotel My Italian was definitely rusty, but I insisted they only speak to me in Italian and the incredibly kind staff played along during the entirety of my stay

My Italian was definitely rusty, but I insisted they only speak to me in Italian and the incredibly kind staff played along during the entirety of my stay

Bvlgari Hotel The wood-panel detail is chic and now I need to replicate this in my apartment

The wood-panel detail is chic and now I need to replicate this in my apartment

Bvlgari Hotel They say dress for the job you want

They say dress for the job you want

Bvlgari Hotel Never knew I needed an aloe vera pillow but here we are

Never knew I needed an aloe vera pillow but here we are

Bvlgari Hotel Now this is a chic gym: monogrammed everything and a water bar. Wellness is no longer an amenity; it’s a requirement

Now this is a chic gym: monogrammed everything and a water bar. Wellness is no longer an amenity; it’s a requirement

Bvlgari Hotel The spa’s centerpiece is a grand Roman-style pool, complete with sauna, steam, and Augustinus Bader treatments for peak indulgence

The spa’s centerpiece is a grand Roman-style pool, complete with sauna, steam, and Augustinus Bader treatments for peak indulgence

Bvlgari Hotel  Lobby restaurants are usually a miss; this one was the exception. Vibey all day, great crowd, zero tourist energy

Lobby restaurants are usually a miss; this one was the exception. Vibey all day, great crowd, zero tourist energy

Bvlgari Hotel LOVES a hotel brekky; silver service, perfect coffee, and this china (!!) If you know me you know how annoying my coffee order is (americano with a side of milk and cinnamon)  and they nailed it every time

LOVES a hotel brekky; silver service, perfect coffee, and this china (!!) If you know me you know how annoying my coffee order is (americano with a side of milk and cinnamon) and they nailed it every time

Bvlgari Hotel Pre-game perfection: aperitivo overlooking the Mausoleum of Augustus with a great DJ

Pre-game perfection: aperitivo overlooking the Mausoleum of Augustus with a great DJ

Bvlgari Hotel Good lighting!

Good lighting!

Highs & Lows

  • The lighting is perfection; they even have a soft lighting option in the room (say less). As someone who’s picky about lighting across all hospitality (I know too much) this was a dream

  • The design and attention to detail are unmatched: leather finishes on the doors, linen wallpaper, and that signature Italian craftsmanship everywhere you look

  • The rooms are spacious, beautifully laid out, and feel indulgent without being over the top. The scent throughout the hotel is also subtle and oozes elegance

  • At over €2000 a night it’s definitely rich rich but if you are looking to treat yo’self this is 100% worth the splurge

The Barometer

  • Design
  • Location
  • Future Forward
  • Night's Sleep
  • Service
  • Amenities
  • Takeable Treats
  • Refer a Friend
  • Overall Value
  • Life Changing
Total: 48/50

Important Bits

  • Type

    A true five star luxury hotel 

  • Vibe

    Understated glamour and fine-crafted Italian elegance

  • Location

    Located in the heart of the Campo Marzio neighborhood, minutes from the Spanish Steps, Via del Corso and the Bvlgari flagship on Via Condotti. The hotel faces two of Rome’s most iconic landmarks: the Ara Pacis and the Mausoleum of Augustus, the first Roman Imperator

  • Rooms

    106

  • Pre-Arrival & Arrival Experience

    Once you get past the jaw-dropping marble statue of Augustus, (on loan from the storied Torlonia collection) you’re met with the *warmest* and genuinely friendly reception team

  • Future Forward

    They had full-size bottles of Bvlgari amenities  which, obviously, I wasn’t about to let go to waste (...and came home with me). Everything else was glass, slippers made from recycled materials; a subtle nod to a more future-forward approach

  • Music

    The soft Italian jazz made me feel like I was in a movie 

  • Year Opened

    2023

  • Designed By

    ACPV ARCHITECTS reimagine a 1940s Roman landmark through Bvlgari’s lens, layering imperial marble, Murano glass, original Ponti-era Ginori vases, and handcrafted detailing into a modern design statement

  • Health & Wellness

    This is a hotel gym done right. Small but mighty, with all the essentials (and then some): branded Bvlgari everything, a water station offering fizzy, cold and my personal favorite — room temp. Theragun machines at the ready. The pool is a marble-clad dream, while the spa, complete with sauna, steam and ice bar featuring Augustinus Bader

  • Food

    Rome outside the door meant I didn’t eat in much, but breakfast? Divine. I’m a hotel breakfast loyalist and this one delivered: all the bells and whistles with both Italian, Asian and Arabic a la carte options. Also: Il Ristorante, Niko Romito and the first Bvlgari Dolci chocolatier and patisserie

  • Bar, Events & Nightlife

    The terrace is where it’s at. Reserved exclusively for hotel guests, with sweeping views of the Eternal City. In true Italian fashion, aperitivo hour means a DJ, drinks, and the perfect bites before heading out on the town

  • Minibar & Retail

    The leather-monogrammed Nespresso in the minibar because we fancy. There is no boutique but the shadow boxes scattered throughout the hotel, filled with exquisite Bvlgari jewels (all available for purchase) are a subtle flex

  • Accessibility

    Yes and accommodations will be made if needed 

  • Pet Friendly

    Yep and definitely saw some qt four legged friends around 

  • Children

    Well behaved ones welcome

  • Price

    In the words of Snoop Dogg: its rich rich. It’s a splurge, but one that earns its price tag

  • Tel.

     +39 0636080400

  • Website

    Visit website

Bvlgari Hotel

Bvlgari Hotel

Piazza Augusto Imperatore, 10, 00186 Roma, RM, Italy

Maxxi Contemporary Art Museum

Maxxi Contemporary Art Museum

Via Guido Reni, 4A, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Palazzo Pamphilj

Palazzo Pamphilj

Via del Corso, 305, 00186 Roma, RM, Italy

Trattoria al Moro

Trattoria al Moro

Vicolo delle Bollette, 13, 00187 Roma, RM, Italia

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