Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced on 27 October that Thompson Rome has opened, marking the Thompson Hotels brand’s debut in Italy. According to the company, the hotel has 69 guestrooms and suites and stands on Via delle Botteghe Oscure, steps from Piazza Venezia and within walking distance of the Roman Forum, the Pantheon and the Colosseum.
A Reimagined Landmark
Hyatt describes the building as a reimagined landmark from the 1940s. The release says original features were restored, including a sweeping marble staircase, and that a sculptural wall and inlaid floor by the Italian artist Gio Pomodoro were rediscovered during the renovation after decades out of view. These were preserved and given new prominence, it said, alongside bespoke furnishings and layered natural materials.
An art programme runs through the hotel. Hyatt said it includes works by artists associated with the Scuola Romana and the Scuola di Piazza del Popolo, together with contemporary artists Francesco Del Drago, Giangaetano Patanè and Guido Strazza, and a rotating artist-in-residence programme with exhibitions and conversations.
Amar Lalvani, chief creative officer of Hyatt Corporation and president and creative director of The Lifestyle Group, said Rome has such a strong identity that the team wanted the hotel to start with the city itself.
Rooms and Venues
Nineteen of the rooms are suites, which the release says is nearly a third of the accommodation. Room types include junior suites, suites with patios or terraces, and the Thompson Suite, which Hyatt says measures 104 square metres and has an 80-square-metre private terrace. Several rooms have balconies overlooking Via delle Botteghe Oscure.
The hotel lists three venues. LYVE Restaurant serves contemporary Mediterranean cuisine under executive chef Fabio Fioravanti, with seafood central to the menu. LYVE Rooftop offers a sharing-style menu. The Lobby Lounge serves coffee and light fare. Hyatt also lists a programme of culinary workshops and a photography-led experience called Empire of Light from the seventh floor. General manager Arturo Gomez described the hotel as a starting point for experiencing Rome in a more personal way.
Why It Matters
In our view, the opening is a notable step for a lifestyle brand entering a city where many travellers expect a sense of history. Hyatt has chosen to build the hotel’s identity around the building’s restored features and an art programme, which are claims for guests to judge once they stay. Bookings and further details are available through Hyatt’s website.
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