There aren’t many properties in the Bulgari Hotels & Resorts collection but the ones that do exist have so far proven to be some of the most exclusive ultra-luxurious hotels in the world. Beyond jewellery, watches and fragrances, the Italian fashion house’s creds when it comes to hospitality are solid with acclaimed hotels in Milan, London, Paris, Dubai, Bejing, Shanghai and Bali.
Now the label will finally be adding Rome to its portfolio with Bulgari Hotel Roma opening on June 9 at Piazza Augusto Imperatore n.10. Considering Rome is the Maison’s hometown, such a move feels overdue. Yet it may be because the brand was waiting until it locked in such a perfect location in the heart of Rome, carved into a heritage 1936 building with a large rooftop terrace that offers panoramic views of the Eternal City.
Having direct access to the Campo Marzio neighbourhood also means guests are very close to Via del Corso, Via del Babuino, the Spanish Steps and the signature Bulgari flagship on Via Condotti.
Very few details are available about the new hotel but we do know that Italian architectural firm Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel has been briefed on the project and will be responsible for the interior redesign of the hotel, including 100 guest rooms, most being suites, and Bulgari’s signature Il Ristorante by Michelin-starred chef Niko Romito, located on the top floor alongside II Bar.
Amenities for Bulgari Hotel Roma will include a premium spa with an indoor swimming pool and a gym as well as a by-appointment-only Reading Rome that will feature a collection of volumes dedicated to the history of jewellery.
On the other hand, Bulgari Hotel Tokyo has already opened and has so far been getting some rave reviews due to its seamless union of two cultures. The blend of Italian and Japanese influences has given the label plenty of details to play around with. For example, on the 45th floor you’d find a western terrace with lemon trees as a nod to Italy and an eastern terrace with yuzu orange trees to nod to Japan.
That’s not all that sounds mighty impressive about the design. The Venetian-glass pool should be one of the more popular amenities as should the eight-seat omakase from acclaimed sushi master Kenji Gyoten. And if guests miss out on a table there, they can just grab one at Niko Romito’s Il Ristorante.
The Tokyo property, Bulgari’s first in Japan, occupies the top seven floors of a skyscraper in the Yaesu 2-Chome North District area., making it a short walk to the Imperial Palace, Nihombashi and Ginza. Having just seven floors means that there are only 98 guest rooms and suites, including the pinnacle Bulgari Suite that’s a generous 400 square metres. That’s apparently still enough space for a 1,486 square metre Bulgari Spa which includes that aforementioned pool staring out over the skyline and a fitness centre.
