A handpicked selection of the most romantic hotels in Rome, perfect for a couple’s getaway or a honeymoon in Rome .
Rome is a wonderful city for romance. Full of romantic places ranging from sunset views to rooftop terraces, it is the perfect place for a romantic getaway, especially if you choose a romantic hotel you can call home a cozy up into at night.
I love taking romantic breaks in Rome. I am from Rome but since the kids came along, we regularly book a kids-free night in a hotel as our special treat when we have an anniversary, special celebration or just feel like a romantic night in the most beautiful city in the world.
This is my list of the most romantic hotels in Rome for different budgets based on our experience.
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Most romantic luxury hotels in Rome and best honeymoon hotels
Roccoforte Hotel de Russie (5 stars)
The hotel of choice of artists and personalities from all over the world, the Hotel de Russie is special!
In an excellent location in the heart of Rome’s city center, the hotel de Russie has beautiful rooms, a spa and a wonderful onsite restaurant with a terrace and a secret garden for romantic dinners.
As well as the beautiful rooms and restaurant, I particularly love their inner garden: it is a quiet, hidden oasis, with exceptional staff and decor and drinks. Their flower arrangements are alone worth the visit, its I stunning here!
This is a special place for couples and one of the most romantic luxury hotels in Rome if you are looking for an elegant, refined and timeless type of romantic setting. Of of the best honeymoon hotels in Rome!
You can see rooms photos and rates here. The Hotel is just beside Piazza del Popolo, close to the Pincio Terrace, which is one of the most romantic viewpoints in Rome, and a short walk to Piazza di Spagna and the Spanish Steps.
Hotel Indigo St George (5 stars)
Elegant, intimate, refined, with a beautiful rooftop terrace and restaurant and a spa: all of this you will find in the Hotel Indigo St George, a 5-star boutique hotel in one of the most charming and romantic streets of Rome city center: Via Giulia.
Via Giulia is a historic Rome street, with the typical cobbled paving, a stunning arch and a famous fountain and the hotel hotel and its decor taps into this iconic Roman look.
Their rooms are modern and have all comfort but always include a nod to something Roman or Italian, may it be a Fiat 500 theme or a Caravaggio reference.
For a romantic stay, their night spa option and rooftop terrace make it absolutely perfect.
You can see their photos and rates here. The hotel is right in the center of Rome, walking distance from Piazza Navona and most famous landmarks and attractions and just across the river from Trastevere, which is a lively neighborhood for a night out.
Hotel Raphael (5 stars)
Hotel Raphael (5 stars): this is a wonderful luxury hotel in Rome city center that will envelop you in romance from the moment you step out of the cobbled streets it overlooks and see beyond its climbers-cladded facade.
Part of the Relais and Chateaux family, Hotel Raphael has classically furnished rooms, some with terraces or small balconies, a wonderful rooftop terrace and restaurants and an enviable position close to Piazza Navona, one of the most romantic and beautiful areas in the whole of Rome, perfect for evening strolls.
This is also an eco-hotel, perfect to stay eco-friendly in Rome without renouncing romance nor comfort.
What I love the most about this hotel is the location on little and charming Piazza Febo and the wonderful hotel rooftop restaurants.
In terms of rooms, their executive suite with terrace is a fantastic romantic spot for a special night in the city while the exclusive suite is even more of a treat to immerse yourselved in classic Rome elegance.
You can see photos and rates here. As well as the Hotel Terrace, you are also close to the beautiful rooftop of Eitch Borromini and Iconic Pantheon Hotel, also on this list and perfect for a romantic drink at sunset.
Palazzo Manfredi (5 stars)
Palazzo Manfredi (5 stars): how does the Colosseum sound, as a backdrop to your Romantic weekend in Rome? Appealing?
If so, then you may love Palazzo Manfredi, a luxury hotel just in front of the Colosseum with enviable views over the amphitheater: if you have seen la Grande Bellezza and ache for that aesthetic, you’ll love it here.
In terms of rooms, I love the Grand View Gallery suites: if you check out the photos, you’ll quickly see why!
As well as fabulous rooms, the hotel also has a cocktail bar with Colosseum views and a top rated rooftop terrace from where you catch views of the Colosseum from pretty much the same height as the amphitheater’s top floor. Stunning
This is one of the best hotels in Rome close to the Colosseum for couples but also has family rooms and is perfectly equipped for business travelers too.
You can see photos and rates here. The hotel is located just beside the Colosseum, about one minute from its entrance.
Iconic Pantheon Hotel (5 stars)
I first discovered the Iconic Pantheon Hotel for their stunning rooftop terrace, which is a dream come true when it come to sipping drinks with a view at sunset, but soon discovered the whole hotel is perfect for couples.
As you walk in, you are surrounded by elegant dark tones with splashes of colors from the beautiful orchids; the rooms are bright and modern and one of them, the Spa Suite, is basically your own wellness retreat!
The rooftop bar and restaurant complete the picture: one of my absolute favorite spots in Rome for a romantic evening, with views that are simply breathtaking. A fantastic romantic weekend or honeymoon hotel in Rome city center.
You can find photos and rates here. The hotel is right behind the Pantheon, in the most central location you can imagine.
Most Romantic Boutique hotels Rome
5-star hotels make wonderful backdrops for a romantic getaway in Rome but you don’t have to break the bank to treat your special someone to a fabulous romantic hotel in Rome.
The Fifteen Keys hotel (4 stars)
The 15 Keys Hotel (4 star hotel): cozy, beautiful, welcoming and in one of the most charming streets of Rome city center, Via Urbana, the 15 keys hotel is my favorite boutique hotel in Rome.
The 15 hotel rooms have a clean, modern and hip feel: the best ones for couples overlook the hotel courtyard, a romantic, secluded green oasis in the heart of one of Rome’s most dynamic neighborhoods.
I absolutely adore the location of this hotel and the typical cobbled street aesthetic of this area, Rione Monti, which is central and incredibly well served with restaurant and public transport to reach anywhere in the city.
You can find photos and rates here. If you are considering making this area your home in Rome, I suggest you also save my list of the best restaurants in Monti, so you know exactly where to go!
Otivm hotel (4 stars)
Otivm hotel: I first discovered the Otium hotel thanks to photos of their stunning rooftop terrace and this is still a big reason why I love this romantic hotel in Rome!
Located right in the center of the city, around the corner from Piazza Venezia and the Campidoglio, two of the best places to be in Rome at night for views and atmosphere, Hotel Otivm has nice cozy rooms with modern decor, yet manages to maintain the charm of the historic building it occupies. A perfect mix.
For a really special stay, request a room with a balcony. We did (you can see it in the photo! That was just for us!) and it truly felt like being in a movie: a private corner of heaven with one of the best views over Rome just for us!
This is also one of the best hotels in Rome near the Pantheon, the best area in Rome for a romantic stay.
Boutique Relais Barozzi
Boutique Relais Barozzi: set in a historic palazzo in one of Rome’s famous cobbled streets, this is a lovely boutique hotel with a traditional feel yet a modern twist.
Cream, raw stone elements, dark wood and draping give this small hotel a welcoming feel and almost country-chic charm (you feel like you are in castle!), which is slightly unexpected yet pleasant in the heart of Rome.
What made us choose this hotel is the location, in one of Rome’s most iconic streets close to Piazza Navona and the spa! We are partial to a spa break on romantic night out!
You can see photos and rates here. The hotel is right beside famous Chiostro del Bramante and has plenty of atmospheric cafes and restaurants pretty much on its doorstep.
Boutique Hotel Nerva (4 stars)
Nerva Boutique Hotel is lovely boutique hotel close to the Colosseum and the Forum.
It is located on one of Rome’s most characteristic roads, Via Tor de Conti, and places you in one of the best locations possible in the city, walking distance from the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi, Pantheon and more.
The rooms are modern and cozy and they have a lovely breakfast option too. They master suite is a real treat but also their more standard rooms are lovely and welcoming. The hotel has a nice bar which is perfect also for aperitivo.
You can see here photos and rates. Very close to this hotel you also have Oro Bistrot, which is the rooftop terrace of the nearby NH Hotel and is fantastic if you want dinner with a view over Rome.
I hope you enjoyed this selection of the most romantic hotels in Rome and gave you inspiration for a romantic stay in Rome. Safe travels!
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This post was originally written in 2020 and has now been fully updated with current recommendations.
