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 Borghese Gardens views

Located on a hilltop between Via Veneto and Villa Borghese gardens, this converted 19th-century monastery now stands as a distinguished Rome hotel. The Hotel Splendide Royal features rooms and suites equipped with Carrara marble bathrooms, antique furnishings, and double-pane glass windows, with one-third of accommodations offering walk-out terraces overlooking Borghese Gardens. The property's crown jewel, the Mirabelle rooftop restaurant, serves Mediterranean cuisine with panoramic views stretching from Pinciano and Villa Medici to Saint Peter's and Gianicolo. Hotel Splendide Royal - The Leading Hotels Of The World maintains a business center, 24-hour reception, and multiple private function rooms. The property sits 0.5 miles from the Spanish Steps, with the Spagna underground station nearby providing direct access to city attractions. The surrounding Villa Borghese park spans 197.5 acres, housing the Galleria Borghese's collection of Canova and Caravaggio masterpieces.

Pros

Panoramic rooftop terrace stretches from 19th-century Pinciano palaces to Saint Peter's

Direct access to Villa Borghese's 197.5 acre parkland with fountains and classical statues

Ground floor features welcoming reception rooms with period appointments

Private dining and meeting spaces available for exclusive functions

Cons

1.5 miles distance to Saint Peter's Square

Limited parking options in the Via Veneto area