Inside the Thompson Rome, a Luxe New Hotel Nestled in a Revamped 1930s Landmark

Thompson is making its grand debut in the Eternal City. The Hyatt outpost has just unveiled its new hotel in Rome, its first venture in the city and one of many new locales to pop up on the scene there as of late. The Thompson Rome will be housed in a refurbished 1930s landmark a mere 10-minute walk from the Pantheon—and we got an exclusive first look inside. The 69-room spot is perched right on Via delle Botteghe Oscure, near Piazza Venezia, and it pays homage to its postwar history throughout. Original details such as the massive marble staircase and a sculptural wall and inlaid floor from Italian creative Gio Pomodoro— which were unearthed during the renovation—have been restored with the new hotel. Thompson chose to pair those classic centerpieces with bespoke furniture, neutral-hued materials, and other details for a more modern touch. The lobby. Art throughout the space also reflects that balance of traditional and contemporary. The new hotel shows off works from creatives from the Scuola Romana and the Scuola di Piazza del Popolo 20th-century art movements alongside more modern pieces dotted throughout the property. That idea was inspired by its proximity to the Crypta Balbi museum, in a part of Rome that has an influx of artists, scholars, and more from Europe across the centuries. As for the accommodations, those lean much more modern in design, with warm hues and woods throughout that make the spaces feel like a private corner of the city. Of those 69 rooms, 20 are suites: Guests can opt for a the Junior Suite, suites with an accompanying terrace or patio (some overlooking the street itself), or the over 1,000-square-foot Thompson Suite. Inside a room at the new Thompson Rome. Dining options, meanwhile, will include a trio of restaurants. Kicking things off is the Lobby Lounge, where you can enjoy anything from coffee in the morning to aperitivo and cocktails as the sun goes down. For most substantial fare, head to Lyve Restaurant, helmed by Fabio Fioravanti of the Michelin three-star Le Louis XV – Alain Ducasse in Paris. Here, the chef is serving up Mediterranean cuisine with a touch of the Italian coast: Think seafood, dishes with bouillabaisse, and more. Last but not least is the Lyve Rooftop, where striking views of Rome act as a backdrop for your evening. “Rome has such a strong identity, so we wanted Thompson Rome to start with the city itself,” Amar Lalvani, the COO of Hyatt Hotels Corporation and president & creative director of Hyatt’s Lifestyle Group, said in a press statement. “The building, the neighborhood, the food, the people, and the way Romans live all shaped the hotel. The goal was to create a Thompson that feels at home in Rome, a hotel travelers want to discover and Romans want to come back to. Thompson Rome is set to open its doors this November. To book your stay and for more details, head to the property’s website now. Click here to see more photos of the Thompson Rome. Thompson Authors Nicole Hoey Digital Editor Nicole Hoey is Robb Report's digital editor. While studying at Boston University, she read, wrote and read some more as an English and journalism major. A class taught by a Boston Globe copy editor… Read More