the rome edition

Salita di S. Nicola da Tolentino, 14, 00187 Roma RM, Italy

The Rome Edition, located in the heart of Rome, about a 10 minute walk from The Trevi Fountain, is by far my favorite hotel in the city. Every guest who has visited me in Rome has ended up here.

The hotel was opened in 2023 in a converted 1940s bank building. It features 74 guest rooms, 17 suites, and includes their iconic ‘ANIMA’ restaurant, ‘JADE BAR’, ‘PUNCH ROOM’, and stunning rooftop.

A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, white couches, green curtains, and modern floor lamps.

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Many already know the Edition brand, but the Rome Edition has quickly become one of the most iconic. With its signature billiards table, beautiful interiors, and the perfect balance of luxury and warmth, it is a must-visit while in Rome.

A person playing pool on a billiards table in a room with green curtains and warm lighting.
People walking up a staircase decorated with lanterns inside a building, with plants and greenery on the sides.

My favorite thing about this hotel is how every corner feels thought out. On my first visit, it was winter, I had no idea of their rooftop since it was closed for the season. Instead, I was greeted by tall ceilings, beautiful greenery, and the hotel’s famous billiards table that you can actually play on. My friends and I always take full advantage of that each time.

A dimly lit lounge area featuring green velvet seating with matching green pillows, black marble tables, a black marble wall with gold veining, a green standing lamp, and soft ambient lighting.

the ‘jade room’

A woman with curly hair and a black strapless top posing at a bar with a backlit shelf of green liquor bottles against a black marble wall.

To the right of reception, there is The Jade Room, a space filled with deep green velvet furniture, green marble accents, and a soft glow that makes it one of the most inviting rooms in the city.

Cozy lounge bar with leather armchairs, sofas with blankets, wooden tables, and warm lighting, featuring a bar area with barstools and two people talking.

the ‘punch room’

Backlit shelves of various liquor bottles in a bar with a wooden ceiling and dim lighting.

Take a left down the hallway and you will find The Punch Room, the hotel’s signature bar. It feels like a luxurious 1920s speakeasy. The red velvet seating, the fur throws, and the quiet hum of the music make it one of my favorite places in all of Rome, besides the Colosseum, I suppose.

A woman with dark hair in a black sparkly top sitting at a table with drinks and snacks in a dimly lit bar or restaurant.

The Punch Room’s menu is unlike any other. Alongside the classics, they offer a full book of cocktails, each inspired by different Edition locations around the world. Every drink has a story behind it, told through short narratives that make the experience feel both personal and creative.

My favorite was the Shinrai, which includes Nikka vodka, Nikka whisky, Ginjo Yuzusian, oolong milk tea, and an Edition shrub blend. Its backstory follows a 16th-century trader on a journey along the Silk Road, bringing botanicals from East to West.

Another standout was the Big Bang, a sweet, velvety drink made with Tanqueray Ten gin, arrak popcorn tea infusion, spiced milk wash, and a citric juice mix. Its story traces an alchemist in Florence learning the art of distillation from Leonardo da Vinci himself.

Two young adults, a woman and a man, standing on a balcony at night with city lights in the background. The woman has long dark hair, wears a floral crop top and high-waisted light blue pants. The man has brown hair, wears a white shirt with a dark sweater tied around his shoulders and white pants.

‘the roof’

“The Roof” is by far my favorite feature of the hotel. It is located on the seventh floor with stunning views of Rome and includes a year-round heated plunge pool, plush daybeds, and an open-air bar that always feels alive. They serve Mediterranean bites and their signature cocktails, making it one of the best places in the city for an aperitivo. My go-to order is always their burrata and a Pornstar Martini. It never fails.

The atmosphere is lively yet refined, with music that mixes with the golden light that radiates from the Roman sunset, making everything feel cinematic. It manages to stay sophisticated while still relaxed, the kind of place where you can dress up for dinner or show up straight from a day of exploring and still feel perfectly at home.

  • An outdoor bar at dusk with three patrons and a bartender, illuminated by warm lighting, with a wooden roof decorated with plants.
  • Appetizer dishes featuring bruschetta topped with tomatoes and herbs, and croquettes garnished with chopped shrimp, on a dark table with drinks.
  • A woman wearing sunglasses, a white shirt, and a navy sweater tied around her shoulders, sitting at an outdoor restaurant table with a menu, under large umbrellas.
  • Nighttime view of a lit-up rooftop swimming pool with stairs and a railing, surrounded by illuminated shrubs and a dark sky.
  • A person holding a small spoon and a glass of champagne or sparkling wine with a cake on top, which has a decorative cookie on it with the words 'The Edition'. The person's hand has multiple rings and a watch, and they are wearing a white shirt. The background suggests a restaurant or celebration setting.
  • Two blue books titled 'The Roof' on a dark gray surface, with a hand resting on one book, wearing a gold cross ring and a watch.
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