Hotel Vilòn, Rome
Address: Via dell'Arancio, 69, 00186 Rome, Italy
Tel.: +39 06 87 81 87
Web: hotelvilon.com
Price: double room incl. breakfast from €855,- per night

The perfect hotel for romantic moments ... and possibly a forbidden love affair. © Hotel Vilòn

Reason to Book?

Located in an annex of Palazzo Borghese, one of the most splendid palazzos in Rome, this small but enchanting boutique hotel has an abundance of charm and romance. From the moment you enter the well-hidden domicile and are greeted by its unmistakable jasmine scent, which can be smelled throughout the hotel, you immediately feel at home.

Part of Palazzo Borghese, this romantic boutique hotel offers glimpses of one of the city's most beautiful buildings. © Hotel Vilòn

Location & neighborhood

Well tucked away in the delightful Via dell'Arancio at the end of the world famous shopping street Via dei Condotti, which houses some of the most beautiful boutiques in the world, Hotel Vilòn is quiet and intimate, but also incredibly central. From here you can reach all the main sights in just a few minutes walk, but you can also stroll through lesser-known alleys and discover a different side of Rome. Just around the corner the Tiber flows, which you should definitely walk along. You can also reach the breathtaking St. Peter's Basilica in less than half an hour and take a leisurely stroll to the lively Trastevere neighborhood, home to some of the city's best eateries.

From the rooms of the Vilòn, overlooks the beautiful secret garden of Palazzo Borghese. © Hotel Vilòn

Rooms & suites

With just 17 posh rooms, Hotel Vilòn is one of the smallest luxury hotels in the eternal city. But it has everything from intimate, cozy boudoirs to spacious, sumptuous suites, some with private terraces and views of Palazzo Borghese's secret courtyard garden. The accommodations' walk-in closets will tempt some guests to promptly hire an interior designer when they return home. The modern marble bathrooms with rain showers and enough space for two also leave nothing to be desired. In addition, the suites are equipped with a bathtub.

Food & Drinks

With Adelaide, the hotel also has a first-class restaurant serving Italian cuisine at the highest level. Named after Princess Borghese, the restaurant pays tribute to Italian tradition. The gourmet menu, created by Executive Chef Gabriele Muro, combines different accents of Italy's Mediterranean cuisine with modern influences. With his creative and impeccable menu, the 24-year-old chef has turned out to be an absolutely exceptional talent who undoubtedly has a great culinary career ahead of him.

The restaurant's graceful decor reflects the rich history of the 500-year-old building. © Hotel Vilòn

Its creative dishes vary depending on the season; with regional produce of the highest quality. With its elegant flavors and fidelity to Roman culinary art, the restaurant has also established itself as a culinary hotspot among locals. In warm weather, guests also enjoy their meals on the terrace in a uniquely bohemian atmosphere.

The charming patio terrace is a popular spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner. © Hotel Vilòn

Muro's young and fresh approach comes out in the names of his dishes, testifying to the restaurant's forward-thinking vision: his fish variation "A Tutto Rombo" (in English: everything rumbles), the octopus "Sotto Coperto" (in English: under the cover) hidden under broccoli leaves, or the "Brontolo" dessert, visually inspired by Growler from the Seven Dwarfs, raise questions as you study the menu, which the young chef answers with unexpected explosions of flavor.

Service & Amenities

The manageable number of 17 rooms allows the staff to devote their undivided attention to the guests. Hotel manager Annabella Cariello pays the utmost attention to the satisfaction of visitors and spares no effort to make their stay in Rome unforgettable. Whether it's ordering a private chauffeur, booking a private tour guide or organizing childcare, Cariello and her team are available around the clock and maintain the best contacts in the city. A particularly nice touch: guests will find a note on their bedside table with the weather forecast for the day ahead, so they can plan their activities accordingly. It's the little details that make a hotel like the Vilòn stand out from the crowd.

Guests are well taken care of around the clock at the family-run Vilòn. © Hotel Vilòn

Recommendations from the editors

Guests who book a room with a terrace should not miss ordering their breakfast to their room and enjoying Roman delicacies al fresco overlooking the Borghese Garden.

Breakfast on the private terrace overlooking one of the most beautiful courtyards in the city. La dolce vita, in the truest sense of the word. © Hotel Vilòn

For the best room rate, it is best to book through the hotel's own website. For excursion tips and restaurant recommendations, the hard-working team is always available. If you spill something, it's best to contact the hotel manager, Annabella Cariello, who knows the best trick for removing even the most stubborn stain.

Drinks from the fantastic hotel bar are served in the hotel's cozy living room. © Hotel Vilòn

Hotel Vilòn, Rome
Address: Via dell'Arancio, 69, 00186 Rome, Italy
Tel.: +39 06 87 81 87
Web: hotelvilon.com
Price: double room incl. breakfast from €855,- per night