INTIMATE LUXURY IN THE ETERNAL CITY

CORINTHIA ROME The palazzo at Piazza del Parlamento spent much of the last century as the representative seat of the Bank of Italy. In February 2026 it reopened as Corinthia Rome, the group's long-awaited Italian debut and the most closely watched arrival in a capital that has drawn nearly every great name in hospitality over the past five years. Corinthia's answer to that crowded field is discretion. The hotel feels less like a destination designed for visitors than a private Roman residence reserved for a privileged few.

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Built between 1913 and 1921, the neoclassical building occupies one of the capital's most symbolic addresses, facing the Italian Parliament and moments from the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, the Spanish Steps and Via del Corso. Frescoes, marble details, soaring ceilings and period architectural elements have been meticulously restored and remain visible throughout the guest experience. Modern interventions stay light, letting the building's character lead. The atmosphere is unmistakably Roman: grand yet intimate, sophisticated yet understated.

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Only 60 rooms and suites, 21 of them signature suites, create a degree of privacy rare in one of Europe's most visited capitals. High ceilings and abundant natural light define the accommodations, while muted palettes and natural materials lend them a residential calm. Even the bank's old vault has found a second life, converted into a spa with three treatment rooms and two plunge pools. Corinthia's confidence shows in its restraint: true luxury here lies in craftsmanship and privacy.

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Food has always been central to the Roman experience, and the hotel treats it with equal ambition. Its dining concept is curated by celebrated Italian chef Carlo Cracco, whose fine-dining restaurant Viride marks his first Roman address. Named after the Latin viridis, meaning green, the restaurant looks to Rome's gardens and the fertile hills beyond the city, pairing seasonal Italian produce with a precise, quietly inventive style. Two further venues, the courtyard Piazzetta and the Ocra bar, carry the same commitment to Italian ingredients from breakfast until well after dark.

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Amid the wave of recent openings, Corinthia Rome stands apart through its sense of permanence. The group has restored a significant piece of the city's architectural heritage and returned it to Rome's social fabric. What remains is a living palazzo, neither museum nor contemporary design statement. For travellers who want heritage and privacy at one of the most coveted addresses in the Italian capital, this is among the most compelling new arrivals in Europe.