Mandarin Oriental has announced plans for its first hotel in the Italian capital.
The 108-room Mandarin Oriental, Rome will be located in ten 19th-century villas between Via Piemonte and Via Sallustiana, and within the Sallustio Gardens.
There will be six restaurants and bars including outdoor dining, an independent dining concept in one of the villas and the Mandarin Bar on the rooftop.
Other facilities will include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, gardens, six treatment rooms, thermal rooms and a sun terrace.
The property is scheduled to open in 2026 and will join the Mandarin Oriental, Milan – which opened in 2015 – and Mandarin Oriental, Lake Como, which was a rebranding of the previous CastaDiva Resort and Spa. Cortina and Cervo properties are also being developed.
Commenting on the news, Laurent Kleitman, Group CEO of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, said:
“Rome is home to many historical and architectural treasures and is a destination of choice for luxury travelers.
“We will take the same meticulous approach in Rome that we have taken with our other historic properties, ensuring we honor and respect local craftsmanship and Roman cultural heritage, while incorporating the finest luxury, contemporary comfort, sustainability standards and legendary service for which Mandarin Oriental is famous.
“We are delighted to expand the Mandarin Oriental brand in Italy and look forward to working with our partners to create a truly unique landmark in the heart of the city.”
For our recent four-hour guide to Rome, see:
Four hours in Rome 2024
Meanwhile, Mandarin Oriental's long-awaited Mayfair property in London now has an opening date for next month, with the hotel taking bookings from June 3.
The property was first announced in 2017.and will feature 50 rooms and suites, as well as 78 private residences, a 25-meter pool and a restaurant by award-winning chef Akira Back.
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