Hotel Hassler

Hotel Hassler

The Wirth family has owned the Hassler for over a century, now in its sixth generation with Roberto Jr. and Veruschka running operations. The hotel stands at the top of the Spanish Steps, which means you look down on one of Rome's most photographed monuments from your windows rather than mingling with crowds to see it from street level. Eighty-seven rooms and suites, each individually designed with antiques and period details. No two are identical. The Presidential Suite has panoramic city views stretching across Rome's rooftops. Standard rooms have walk-in closets and marble bathrooms, some with private balconies overlooking the Spanish Steps and the obelisk of Trinità dei Monti. Imàgo, the Michelin-starred restaurant on the sixth floor, serves Chef Andrea Antonini's contemporary Italian cuisine with floor-to-ceiling views over the Eternal City. The execution is precise, the setting unmatched. Salone Eva handles all-day dining during winter, while the Palm Court garden opens in warmer months. The Hassler Bar, positioned for prime people-watching on the Spanish Steps. The Amorvero Spa occupies the seventh floor with views across Rome's rooftops. Treatments range from deep tissue massages to facials and body wraps, all using high-end Italian products. Manicures and pedicures are available, along with a small gym. The spa is compact but well-executed, and the setting, overlooking the city from the top of the hotel, makes standard treatments feel special. There's also a Rossano Ferretti Hair Salon in-house, which matters if you know the name. Location gives you everything walkable. Villa Borghese, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Via Veneto, Via Condotti shopping. The concierge arranges private after-hours museum access and reservations at restaurants that don't take public bookings. This is the advantage of staying somewhere with real legacy in the city. This is old-school Roman hospitality done by people who've been doing it for generations. The Spanish Steps location alone would justify the choice, but the Wirth family's attention to service and detail is what keeps people returning.