The St. Regis Rome is a gilded landmark hotel that has held court in the heart of the ancient city since it was founded in 1894. After 120 years of entertaining regal guests such as Italy?s Queen Margherita and rock-n-roll royalty The Rolling Stones, the luxury hotel continues to excel at hosting diplomats and celebrities of all sorts ? there?s even a private red carpet entrance, elevator and foyer for top VIPs.

Lavish décor, tradition and service distinguish this hotel from others. It?s filled with opulent ornamentation ?  Murano glass chandeliers, marble columns, hand-painted frescoes, rich velvet divans  ? that intermingle in every room and hall. Tuxedoed doormen and service staff are on call all hours for any request. A permanent collection and rotating exhibits of artwork by contemporary Italian artists grace the walls. Charming historical touches abound, such as the hotel?s late 19th-century wrought-iron elevator, one of Rome?s oldest functioning lifts.  Grand and gilded, the 138 guest rooms and 23 suites coincide with the sumptuous design scheme of the common areas. Rooms have a unique combination of Empire, Regency and Louis XV décor, accented with frescoes, tapestries, damask fabrics and large picture windows. Bathrooms are covered in marble and stock Remède products (a St. Regis signature). The suites are truly luxurious, in terms of both design style and space. The 1,700-square-foot Bottega Veneta suite designed by the luxury Italian fashion h...