Hotel rating: Star Rating 5
Chain: Leading Hotels of the World
Number of floors: 7
Number of rooms: 100
Year opened: 1885
Year renovated: 2001

This unique hotel is famous for the special atmosphere that makes guests feel at home away from home. The city's most distinguished address is in an exquisite setting atop the Spanish Steps, in the very heart of Rome, within walking distance of the Villa Borghese park, Via Veneto, Via Condotti, and the most fashionable boutiques. With its centennial tradition, the hotel is owned by the Wirth family, the famous dynasty of Swiss hoteliers. The world-renowned Penthouse has the largest terrace in Rome, with a spectacular view of the city. In addition to the two-bedroom San Pietro suite, the Villa Medici suite on the seventh floor has a private staircase leading to the eighth floor. The recently inaugurated, three-bedroom Hassler Suite on the first floor used to be the studio of Ike Eisenhower. Renovations information: The hotel's panoramic restaurant is now reopen to guests who will enjoy the most beautiful views of Rome as well as Chef Francesco Apreda's cuisine. The Inauguration of this new spectacular restaurant is scheduled for this coming autumn.