Six Senses Rome: A Historic Palace in A Historic City

The Six Senses expands its urban collection with its newest luxury hotel in Rome, following the brand’s forays in Singapore, New York, and London. Six Senses Rome embodies the chain’s emphasis on wellness, delicious food, community, and sustainable design.

The Palazzo Salviati Cesi Mellini, protected by the Roman municipality and UNESCO listed, was constructed on the site of an original palace of Cardinal Giovanni Michiel, nephew of Pope Paul II, built in the late 1480s. This historic building will house Six Senses Rome. Its main façade, which overlooks Via del Corso, is being restored to its original state, while the central staircase will be preserved.

The palazzo building lies in the center of ancient Rome, located several blocks away from the Fontana di Trevi, the Pantheon, the Via Condotti, Frattina, and Borgognona shopping districts, an 18-20 minute walk from the Colosseum, and half an hour’s drive from the Rome Airport. Entrance to the Six Senses Rome will be through the Piazza di San Marcello.

Six Senses Rome’s interior is designed by Patricia Urquiola, Interior Design Hall of Fame 2011 inductee and awarded “Order of Isabella the Catholic” by King Juan Carlos I of Spain. The ground floor is meant for gatherings, meetings, performances, and events, while the open kitchen trattoria and bar will lead out to a gallery and seating area using travertine marble, oak, and bronze. A botanical garden outside will be populated with health-positive plants.

The central floors will be housing the guest rooms and suites, many with notably high ceilings. And capping the future landmark is a large rooftop terrace with panoramic views, equipped with an organic fruit and vegetable garden.

There will be 96 guest accommodations, including Double Rooms, Junior Suites, and one and two-bedroom Suites. Room rates depend on the season and can go from $1,028.34 for the Classic room to around 14,199.49 for the Two Bedroom Lata Suite that has an indoor and outdoor living space with views of San Marcello al Corso Church and Altare della Patria.

Dining is offered via the BIVIUM Restaurant-Café-Bar on the ground floor, with an all-day open kitchen and dedicated deli corners. Guests can also dine at the Earth Lab, a component of the BIVIUM Restaurant-Café-Bar area that can convert to a private dining room connected with an additional meeting room, and the NOTOS Rooftop terrace, surrounded by the panoramic cityscape, comes with its own Roman garden and offers food and drinks as well as Ashtanga yoga lessons.

The most popular time to visit Rome is during Spring (Mid-March to May) and Autumn (Mid-September to November) though it is a key travel destination year-round. Six Senses Rome is scheduled to open in March 2023. Check out the Six Senses website for more details.

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