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    Hassler Roma, Rome

    Hassler Roma

    Rome · Italy

    Grand Hotels in Rome · Contemporary Italian dining at Imàgo.

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    An independently owned Roman grand hotel at the top of the Spanish Steps. Its significance rests on its commanding location, long hospitality lineage and commitment to a formal, highly personal style of luxury.

    The Story

    Origin

    Founded in 1893 by Swiss hotelier Albert Hassler, the hotel subsequently became associated with the Wirth family. Roberto E. Wirth was its defining modern custodian, preserving its independent identity across decades of change in Rome's luxury market.

    Philosophy

    Continuity, discretion and personal recognition take precedence over rapid reinvention. The hotel treats traditional service as a distinguishing asset rather than a period detail.

    Why Important

    Hassler is a benchmark for the independent European grand hotel. It demonstrates how location, service culture and family stewardship can sustain relevance without turning a historic property into a lifestyle concept.

    Differentiation

    Its combination of independent family ownership, elevated landmark position and enduring grand-hotel service distinguishes it from Rome's expanding field of international luxury brands.

    Food Philosophy

    Imàgo places contemporary Italian cooking within a panoramic dining room, making the restaurant a destination in its own right rather than simply an amenity for residents.

    Guest Experience

    The experience combines immediate access to the Spanish Steps with a sense of retreat above their crowds. Formal reception spaces, the Palm Court and rooftop dining provide different registers of the same discreet, traditional hospitality.

    Design Philosophy

    Layered classical interiors reinforce the hotel's identity as a Roman institution. Decorative richness and individually furnished rooms matter more than a uniform contemporary aesthetic.

    Design & Architecture

    Lighting

    Decorative chandeliers and intimate lamps in the traditional interiors, contrasted with daylight and city views at Imàgo.

    Furniture

    Classically styled seating and antique pieces rather than a single standardized furniture collection.

    Materials

    Marble, polished wood, patterned fabrics and decorative metalwork.

    Architecture

    An urban hotel positioned above the Spanish Steps, with upper-level spaces oriented toward Rome's skyline.

    Design Language

    Classical Roman luxury with a layered, residential character.

    Interior Design

    Antique furnishings, decorative textiles and richly appointed public rooms create a deliberately traditional atmosphere.

    Founder

    Albert Hassler

    Late owner and defining modern custodian

    Roberto E. Wirth

    Chef, Imàgo

    Andrea Antonini

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    Rooms & Suites

    The Hassler Penthouse

    Panoramic views over Rome's city center, including the Spanish Steps, Piazza di Spagna and Via Condotti.

    Located on the 8th and final floor. Accommodates up to 5 people. Two bedrooms with king-sized beds, two walk-in closets, two panoramic terraces, a large living room with a grand piano, a stocked bar and a fully equipped kitchen. Features a chromotherapy rain shower, soaking tub, additional half bathroom, private elevator and butler service. Complimentary airport transfers.

    Villa Medici Penthouse

    Panoramic city views, including the twin domes of Trinità dei Monti.

    Located on the 7th floor. Accommodates up to 3 people. Private terrace, spacious living room, separate dining area, master bedroom separated by a sliding door, built-in wardrobe and additional half bathroom. Interiors feature marble floors, wooden archways and antique furnishings. Bathroom includes a separate glass-walled shower and double sinks.

    San Pietro Presidential Suite

    Panoramic views of Rome, including St. Peter's Basilica and the Altar of the Fatherland.

    Located on the 6th floor. Accommodates up to 3 people. Wood-paneled living and dining areas with antique furniture, including an 18th-century fold-top writing desk. French windows open onto a private covered terrace running the length of the suite. Includes a walk-in closet and separate shower. Can connect to an adjoining double room.

    Trinità dei Monti Presidential Suite

    Close views of Trinità dei Monti church and panoramic views of Rome's skyline.

    Accommodates up to 3 people. Private panoramic terrace and 5 balconies. Contemporary prints and classic furniture, black-and-white marble floors and bathroom, and Swarovski crystals above the dining table. Includes a separate living room, walk-in closet, separate shower and additional half bathroom. Can connect to a double room.

    Grand Deluxe Suite Forum

    City views from the balcony.

    Accommodates up to 3 people. Dark wood, Doric columns, cream-colored marble and paintings. Includes a jacuzzi tub in a bathroom with marble fixtures and a decorative mosaic floor, an antique desk, a sitting room and a separate guest bathroom.

    Grand Deluxe Suite Hassler

    Panorama outside the windows.

    Accommodates up to 3 people. Creamy white and beige interiors with French silk, soft rugs and textured wallpapers. Features a green marble bathroom.

    Executive Suite

    The manicured gardens of Villa Borghese.

    Accommodates up to 3 people. Living room with detailed crown moldings, bedrooms with bright en-suite marble bathrooms, and a guest bathroom attached to the sitting room.

    Classic Suite

    Gardens or partial city views.

    Accommodates up to 3 people. Polished wooden panels, a living room with an antique desk and sofas, and a bedroom through a framed doorway. Both the en-suite bathroom and guest bathroom feature marble furnishings.

    Junior Suite

    Accommodates up to 3 people.

    Grand Deluxe Room

    Accommodates up to 3 people.

    Deluxe Room

    Accommodates up to 3 people.

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