BULGARI TO OPEN A NEW LUXURY HOTEL IN ROME IN 2022

Bulgari has announced the opening of the new Bulgari Hotel Roma for 2022. It will be strategically located in the central Piazza Augusto Imperatore facing two of the most iconic Roman landmarks, the Ara Pacis and the Mausoleum of Augustus. The location is just a stone’s throw away from Via del Corso, Via del Babuino, the iconic Spanish Steps, and the signature Bulgari flagship store of Via Condotti.

The Bulgari Hotel Roma will occupy a magnificent building designed by architect Vittorio Ballio Morpurgo and built between 1936 and 1938. The rationalist architecture of the building reveals a monumental modern style of architecture. This is emphasized by the use of traditional Roman materials and colors, such as ochre Travertine marble and burnt red brick. Antonio Barrera’s frescos, in the via della Frezza atrium, offer different views of the Mausoleum of Augustus thus counterbalancing the rigorous architecture. A 70sqm mosaic by Ferruccio Ferrazzi, depicting his interpretation of the myth of Rome’s founding, decorates the Southern facade. As with the other Bulgari Hotels around the world, Italian architectural firm Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel will also be in charge of both the architectural project and the interior design of the new Bulgari Hotel Roma. The hotel will have more than 100 rooms, most of which will be suites, a luxury spa with an indoor swimming pool and a state-of-the-art gym. Michelin-starred chef Niko Romito has been chosen to curate the restaurant called “Il Ristorante”. Together with “The Bulgari Bar”, “Il Ristorante” will be located on the top floor guaranteeing an unparalleled view of the Eternal City. Bulgari Hotel Roma will also be the only Bulgari Hotel with a Reading Room with a collection of volumes on the history of jewelry. The library will be open to guests, and the public, by appointment only.