Rome already had a seductive vibe about it — blame it on the mixture of stylish style and droolworthy delicacies — earlier than Marriott’s coolest model opened its doorways earlier this yr.
But the new Rome Edition resort definitely enhanced the metropolis’s resort repute in the cooler-than-cool division. The property is a component of a more recent crop of modern hotels in the Eternal City that handle to be very near all the motion whereas nonetheless providing up a soothing temper to visitors. In the case of the Rome Edition, it is a couple of 10-minute stroll from the Trevi Fountain and simply round the nook from the metropolis’s luxe Via Veneto thoroughfare.
TPG checked out the Rome Edition for a night tour this summer time, and it is price dropping by whether or not you are a die-hard Marriott Bonvoy loyalist on the town for a number of nights or simply in search of an elegant spot to seize dinner and a drink in Italy’s capital metropolis.
Meet the Rome Edition
The Rome Edition errs on the extra intimate aspect of room counts with solely 91 visitor rooms (together with 17 suites), in comparison with some of its U.S. siblings with room counts in the a whole bunch. This smaller resort is not precisely a discount: A fast search let me know visitor rooms this summer time begin anyplace from 774 to 930 euros (about $837 to $1,005) per evening, relying on if you happen to’re trying to keep throughout the week or the weekend.
Like the complete Ian Schrager-partnered Edition chain of hotels, the Rome location manages to really feel extra such as you’re angling for admission right into a nightclub than checking in to a visitor room. Housed in a former financial institution constructing designed in the rationalist structure fashion, the Rome Edition nonetheless pops with its lean into lush greenery, marble, minimalist furnishings and indoor-outdoor structure.
You entry the resort by strolling down a sublime, marble central staircase into the courtyard (housing seating and tables for each the Italian-Mediterranean Anima restaurant in addition to The Garden lounge). This libations-and-cuisine-forward introduction to the resort earlier than you set foot in the foyer units the temper for the resort: The room depend could be low, however the restaurant and bar depend is excessive.
Along with Anima and The Garden, the Rome Edition options Punch Room — a signature bar providing throughout the complete model — Jade Bar and a rooftop bar that was wrapping building throughout my go to. Spa services have been additionally nonetheless beneath building.
The vibe
I’m not going to lie: The marble staircase’s grand entrance into the courtyard is usually a little intimidating at first once you’re greeted by the stylish Rome Edition group of their completely tailor-made black uniforms, particularly if you happen to simply wish to get to the normal check-in desk.
Don’t let this alarm you. This resort is run by a really affable group who have been a delight to speak with over the span of a tour, dinner and cocktails. We even left with an excellent listing of bars and eating places to attempt over the relaxation of our journey.
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I used to be staying at the Hotel de la Ville — a Rocco Forte Hotels property 10 minutes away from the Edition — and later the new InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace simply round the nook. Along with my tour of the Rome Edition, I additionally toured the Six Senses Rome earlier in the day (extra on that in the coming days).
Each resort was well-liked in its personal means, however the Rome Edition appeared to draw the most native crowd. Sure, it may need been the pinnacle of American vacationer season, nevertheless it was good to see Anima and the next-door lounge replenish with Italians trying to have a enjoyable evening.
I additionally realized I could be getting old out of the focused Edition demographic, as my self-chosen time for supper meant I used to be sipping espresso and asking for the verify simply as the eating space started to replenish. Either means, it was a superb evening.
At one level, I requested a group member who their competitors was amongst Rome’s hotels, they usually instructed me they did not essentially see themselves competing with hotels. Instead, they seen their resort in the similar lane as Soho House Rome.
The rooms
While the Rome Edition was nonetheless wrapping up the full completion of its public areas, the resort is clearly already well-liked with vacationers. The solely out there room to tour the evening I handed by way of was a Superior Room, which featured a king-size mattress accented by the Edition’s signature fake fur throw. There was ample storage in the room, and it felt like a quiet, cozy retreat regardless of being in such a preferred resort identified for its nightlife. Be certain to request a room overlooking the backyard for best views.
While wooden paneling may often make an area really feel small, the room nonetheless felt spacious because of white accents on the furnishings and bedding. There was a seating space with a small sofa and desk, and the rest room included a walk-in rain bathe and Le Labo facilities.
Accessible rooms can be found for visitors to e book, and connecting rooms can be found upon request (however require calling forward to the resort). The resort additionally options twice-daily housekeeping.
The (many) bars and eating places
I can solely communicate for the dinner expertise at Anima (which was complimentary as half of my tour), however it’s a delicious evening out. House music pulsed all through the courtyard, and waiters attentively dropped by to coach and information on picks.
Looking to offer us with tastes and sips of Italy, our waiter began us off with glasses of 2020 Colli di Luni Vermentino (which might usually be 48 euros, or about $52, a bottle). Later, with the most important course, we sipped on 2020 Alta Mora Etna Rosso (which matches for 64 euros, or $69, a bottle).
Chef Paola Colucci’s menu shines all through the complete Anima expertise. The prawns and zucchini flowers — tempura-battered zucchini with prawns, mint and lemon zest — got here extremely beneficial and did not disappoint (and go for 27 euros, or $29), each in style and presentation. Other favorites included a white fish served with potato cream and inexperienced beans (35 euros, or $38) and the veal with uncooked yellowfin tuna and bread wafers (30 euros, or $32).
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By no means is it a discount meal in Rome, however Anima manages to tug an elusive transfer by doling out scrumptious meals in a really fashionable setting. Usually, these are mutually unique issues.
My solely criticism is that it was sweltering with humidity the evening I visited, however I can blame that one on Mother Nature (and on deciding to not eat in the air-conditioned indoor eating space).
Schrager may need been one of the founding members of the boutique resort motion, however way of life hotels — these leaning extra into bars and eating places to drum up income and court docket extra native visitors — are the cool children of the resort trade as we speak. It’s clear Schrager has developed with the instances with the newest Edition property.
Someone as soon as instructed me the boutique resort motion ultimately misplaced its steam as a result of they have been intimidating to enter and all the time felt like they might use an additional mild or three in the dimly lit public areas. The Rome Edition seems to have discovered from the boutique hotels of yesterday and as an alternative presents an array of areas, relying in your temper.
The Garden, Anima and the foyer are all effectively lit and alluring whereas the darkish, richly embellished Punch Room (full with wooden paneling, velvet couches and a fire) felt prefer it was an excellent spot to move to for a winter cocktail or early blissful hour when you do not need the boss to know you left work somewhat early.
Jade Bar’s inexperienced, brass and gold shade palette felt prefer it could be the poshest bar in the Emerald City awaiting those that adopted the yellow brick highway with Dorothy. For me, it was the good spot for a nightcap — the 18-euro ($19.50) Santa Margarita of Casamigos Blanco tequila, Licor 43, lime and cardamom.
The Rome Edition group requested that I not share pictures of the rooftop bar and pool since they have been nonetheless wrapping up building, however these will simply be some of the extra coveted spots in the metropolis. The rooftop continues with the marble and sandstone aesthetic of the foyer in addition to the lush greenery, and I can already think about how the deck chairs with a aspect of ice-cold Negroni shall be scorching commodities on sunny days.
Why e book a keep at the Rome Edition
Marriott Bonvoy loyalists will clearly flock to the Rome Edition for award availability nights, however even vacationers who do not all the time stick with Marriott-affiliated properties have loads of causes to contemplate a keep right here.
Given that the resort is on observe to be its personal nightlife vacation spot, I’d make some extent of staying right here after you have already had an preliminary journey to Rome to see all the sights and points of interest. Once you verify in to the Edition, there’s an excellent probability you are not going to wish to spend an excessive amount of time away battling vacationers for a glimpse of the Colosseum.
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