HOTEL LOCARNO, Rome

Hotel Locarno - A historic art-focused hotel near Piazza del Popolo with vintage bikes and world-class mixology

Located in Rome's Spagna district, this artistic Rome hotel features Veneziana-style floors, restored herringbone parquet, and 18th-century antiques throughout its spaces. Hotel Locarno's rooms offer air conditioning, minibars, marble bathrooms with soaking tubs or showers, and international TV channels, while select accommodations include private balconies overlooking Piazza del Popolo's domes. The restaurant, led by Chef Domenico Smargiassi, serves mid-Italian classics and local dishes with oriental influences, including prawn and salmon ceviche and Cacio & Pepe macaroni with Mazzara del Vallo shrimps. Nicholas Pinna, formerly of Buddha Bar Paris, crafts signature cocktails like Roma Bracciano with Campari and vermouth in the bar area. A secret garden surrounded by greenery hosts year-round gatherings. Locarno provides complimentary vintage bicycles for guest use. The property stands within 1 mile of major landmarks including the Trevi Fountain, Castel Sant'Angelo, and Piazza Navona.

Pros

Regular host to celebrities, artists, and filmmakers

Features original frescoes and gilded carved moldings

Secret garden offers year-round outdoor gathering space

Exclusive hotel-branded toiletries provided

Complimentary vintage bicycle service

Cons

St. Peter's Basilica and Campo de' Fiori require a 1 mile journey

Several nearby restaurants and attractions create consistent foot traffic in the area