St. Regis Rome
08/08/2024 Reading time: 2 Minutes
Perfect for ... aesthetes who can live out the fine art of the "Arte di Vivere" here.
For such a noble hotel as the St. Regis, the reception on a Sunday afternoon was irritatingly loud: A piano player played the keys to the background music at brunch, while a screaming baby took over the background "singing", which could not be tamed by his mother and the idle companion sitting next to him.
On the other hand, hotel cathedrals are not supposed to be too sacred. There are an incredible number of pioneering achievements within the walls of the hotel: It was the first hotel in Rome to have electricity, hot water and a bathroom in the room. There is also the magnificent ballroom - supposedly the first public ballroom in the city. An elevator from the founding days is also part of the hotel's rich historical heritage.
The 130th anniversary is due in 2024. Five years ago, the hotel underwent a major renovation and the interior was upgraded at a cost of 40 million euros: Everything became brighter and more modern, the dark and imperial had to make way. But not the astonishing art collection that the Aga Khan - hotel owner until the 1990s - left behind here. Vernissages and exhibitions, such as the recent one by hip artist JR, are also part of the trademark - they take place in the rooms that once served as Gianni Agnelli's private residence. Airy, extra-wide corridors with fluffy, cushioning carpets lead to the rooms and exude a grand hotel flair. We were offered an Imperial Room with a view of the Piazza della Repubblica, but "no view" would have been better - the early morning traffic proved to be a reliable sleep killer despite the double-glazed windows. The opulent breakfast offering with freshly squeezed juices - still a rarity even in high-end hostels
The opulent breakfast offering with freshly squeezed juices - still a rarity even in high-end hotels - made up for a lot: great quality and equally great presentation under a mighty Murano glass chandelier in a feel-good atmosphere.
On the other hand, hotel cathedrals are not supposed to be too sacred. There are an incredible number of pioneering achievements within the walls of the hotel: It was the first hotel in Rome to have electricity, hot water and a bathroom in the room. There is also the magnificent ballroom - supposedly the first public ballroom in the city. An elevator from the founding days is also part of the hotel's rich historical heritage.
The 130th anniversary is due in 2024. Five years ago, the hotel underwent a major renovation and the interior was upgraded at a cost of 40 million euros: Everything became brighter and more modern, the dark and imperial had to make way. But not the astonishing art collection that the Aga Khan - hotel owner until the 1990s - left behind here. Vernissages and exhibitions, such as the recent one by hip artist JR, are also part of the trademark - they take place in the rooms that once served as Gianni Agnelli's private residence. Airy, extra-wide corridors with fluffy, cushioning carpets lead to the rooms and exude a grand hotel flair. We were offered an Imperial Room with a view of the Piazza della Repubblica, but "no view" would have been better - the early morning traffic proved to be a reliable sleep killer despite the double-glazed windows. The opulent breakfast offering with freshly squeezed juices - still a rarity even in high-end hostels
The opulent breakfast offering with freshly squeezed juices - still a rarity even in high-end hotels - made up for a lot: great quality and equally great presentation under a mighty Murano glass chandelier in a feel-good atmosphere.
