Between university, work, deadlines, and the chaos of being nineteen abroad, there are moments when Rome stops feeling romantic and starts feeling loud. That is usually when I escape, not out of the city, but into it. A change of sheets. An unfamiliar view. A reminder of why I fell in love with this place in the first place.

Over time, I have learned that a good hotel is more than just somewhere to sleep. It is a reset. In this section, I am sharing my favorite hotels in Rome, places I have personally stayed, from the moment I arrived to the moment I left. Whether you are visiting for work or leisure, traveling with family, a partner, or solo, or simply in need of a staycation away from the city’s chaos, these are my recommendations.