Hotel Splendide Royal - The Leading Hotels Of The World, Rome

Hotel Splendide Royal - The Leading Hotels Of The World - A 19th-century palazzo with panoramic rooftop dining and Villa Borghese views

Located on a hilltop directly above Rome's historic center, this converted 19th-century monastery now serves as a 5-star Rome hotel near the Spanish Steps. Hotel Splendide Royal features Carrara marble bathrooms, antique furnishings, and double-paned windows throughout its rooms and suites, with one-third of accommodations offering walk-out terraces facing Villa Borghese gardens. The property's crown jewel, the Mirabelle rooftop restaurant, serves Mediterranean cuisine with views spanning from Villa Medici to Saint Peter's and the Gianicolo. The Hotel Splendide Royal - The Leading Hotels Of The World provides a 24-hour reception, business center, meeting rooms, and complimentary WiFi in public areas. An American bar adjoins the restaurant for post-sightseeing refreshments. The property sits between Via Veneto and the 197.5 acre Villa Borghese parkland, with the Spagna metro station nearby for city exploration.

Pros

Ground floor features welcoming reception rooms with period-appropriate décor

Panoramic views stretch from 19th-century Pinciano palaces to St. Peter's Basilica

Location provides direct access to Villa Borghese's fountains, statues, and Galleria

The Mirabelle restaurant ranks among Rome's finest dining establishments

Cons

1.5 miles distance to Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica

Some rooms face the internal courtyard rather than offering city views