The Foro Italico is a stunning tennis complex built in the Fascist era alongside the Tiber River, home of the Italian Open (Internazionali BNL d'Italia), one of the most prestigious clay court events before the French Open, seating over 10,000 on the main Campo Centrale. The tournament has been won by legends from Borg to Djokovic and features some of clay court tennis's most dramatic battles. Hotels in Rome combine tennis with the Eternal City's extraordinary ancient ruins, outstanding pasta and gelato, and world-class museums.
Our Picks — Rome
Piazza del Popolo
The terraced Secret Garden alone makes de Russie worth the stay — a walled oasis of orange trees and jasmine between the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo. Rooms are refined without being stuffy, the Stravinskij Bar is one of Rome's great people-watching spots, and the Rocco Forte spa is genuinely excellent.
Campo de' Fiori
A design-forward boutique in a converted palazzo steps from Campo de' Fiori's morning market. The rooftop terrace has one of Rome's best aperitivo views, rooms feature original architectural details layered with contemporary Italian design, and the restaurant serves modern Roman cuisine that actually competes with the neighbourhood trattorias.
Trastevere
A converted 16th-century cloister wrapped around a courtyard of orange trees — one of the most atmospheric small hotels in Rome. Rooms are simple but charming, the location in the heart of Trastevere puts you surrounded by the city's best casual dining, and the nightly quiet is remarkable for such a central position.
Via del Corso
A rotating collection of contemporary art throughout the hotel keeps things interesting beyond the expected Roman luxury. The First doubles as a genuine gallery, with a rooftop restaurant overlooking the city and a Via del Corso location that puts the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps within easy walking distance.
Colosseum
Wake up and look directly at the Colosseum from your bed — the view from this intimate 16-room hotel is arguably the most spectacular in Rome. The rooftop terrace restaurant with the floodlit arena as backdrop is unforgettable for a special dinner. Small enough to feel personal, polished enough to feel luxurious.
Salario
The Hoxton's Roman outpost occupies a 17th-century palazzo with a courtyard restaurant that's become a destination in its own right. The brand's signature affordable-cool aesthetic translates beautifully to Rome — rooms are compact but thoughtfully designed, and the Salario location is walkable to Villa Borghese and Via Veneto.
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