Hotel de la Ville, a Rocco Forte Hotel Italy
Hotel De La Ville, a Rocco Forte Hotel
Via Sistina, 69, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
www.roccofortehotels.com/
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Privately owned
Shareholders
Rocco Forte Hotels
Date of Creation
Built in the early 18th Century, Hotel de la Ville will be under the management of Rocco Forte Hotels from 2019.
Hotel General Manager
An Italian native, Francesco Roccato has over 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry across a variety of five-star properties in the US, UK and Europe. Roccato joins Hotel de la Ville from Nobu Hotel Marbella, Spain where he was the General Manager for just over two years. Prior to this, Francesco was the General Manager and Area Director of F&B for the Lungarno Collection in Florence, Italy, where, under his leadership, the hotels were consistently recognized as some of the top hotels in Europe.
Hotel Positioning
5-star luxury
Development Strategy
An entirely refurbished property, featuring 104 rooms and suites
HOTEL DE LA VILLE, a Rocco Forte Hotel
History & Story
Hotel de la Ville’s history dates back to the eighteenth century when the building was used as apartments for European nobles who were travelling throughout the continent during the Grand Tour for cultural enlightenment. The building was later transformed into a hotel in the early 1920s and was then enlarged to its current structure in the mid-1900s.
Under the Rocco Forte Hotels management, the property was totally redesigned by designers Tommaso Ziffer and Olga Polizzi. Hotel de la Ville showcases 104 rooms filled with playful, contemporary furniture and sumptuous fabrics that draw influence from the era of the Grand Tour and the memories that would have been collected during the journey.
Date Renewal
2019
Main Strengths, Special Touch
• Iconic location
• Brand new product
• Panoramic views of Rome
• Distinctive interior design/strong identity
• Strong and diverse F&B offering
• Possibility of privatizing two floors (including two Signature Suites and the Presidential Suite)
• French balconies or terraces in many rooms/suites
• Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
Location
Located atop of the Spanish Steps in the heart of the Eternal City. Ideally positioned to explore the City by foot.
Key sites/activities in the area
From the beauty of ancient Rome to the majesty of its parks, Rome is a paradise for senses. Go out for an olfactive itinerary and then enjoy a luxury aperitivo inside a stunning and historical palazzo. Experience our Italian cooking classes with your family and having fun preparing Italian traditional dishes. Also, the neighbouring Piazza di Spagna and Piazza del Popolo make a good starting point to explore Rome. Don’t miss the amazing Piazza Navona and Trevi Fountain; relax with a shopping spree at the stylish Via Condotti, or discover the characteristic Trastevere neighbourhood and enjoy a romantic dinner in one of the restaurants nearby.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Superior Room 12
Premium Room 12
Deluxe Room 25
Deluxe Room Panoramic View 5
Family Room 2
Duplex Junior Suite 25
Junior Suite 6
Grand Junior Suite with terrace 4
Family Suite 3
Executive Suite 7
Grand Suite with terrace 3
Panoramic Suite with terrace 2
Canova Suite 1
Roma Suite 1
De la Ville Suite 1
De la Ville Penthouse Suite 1
Restaurants & Bars
• lobby lounge
• bistro + cellar
• bar overlooking courtyard
• restaurant overlooking courtyard
• 6th floor bar with terrace overlooking Rome
• 7th floor bar with 360 degree views of Rome
Wellness
• 550m2 spa set across two floors with
• 6 treatment rooms, including a double treatment room
• Hydro pool, plunge pool, Kneipp footbaths, ice shower, salt inhalation room, steam room and sauna
• 100m2 gym
Corporate & Celebration Events
• 2 meeting rooms
• 2 banqueting rooms
• 400m2 courtyard for up to 150 guests available for private hire
• 27m2 private dining room on the 7th floor
• 104m2 private terrace overlooking Rome for up to 50 guests on the 7th floor
• 28m2 private terrace overlooking Rome for up to 10 guests on the 7th floor
Extra Notable Features
• Cooking class, wine tasting, bike tour, private cultural visit, vintage tour
AWARDS
2022
#1 of The 5 Best Hotels in Rome
#47 of the 100 Best Hotels in the World
#7 of the 15 Best City Hotels in Europe
2021
U.S. News & World Report Rankings
#1 Hotel in Rome and #2 Hotel in Europe
2021 Five Star Award Rating
Forbes Travel Guide
Number of employees
200