Review: Peace and calm await at Six Senses Rome

Location: Six Senses Rome boasts a prime position on Via del Corso, one of the city’s busiest shopping streets. This provides easy access to the sights and sounds of the Italian capital. Despite being surrounded by bustling cobbled streets, the property offers a retreat from the urban environment, with guests enjoying complete privacy from the moment they step through the door.

First impressions: As fans of the brand will expect, on arrival there is an instant feeling of peace and calm. Two striking 600-year-old columns border the hotel entrance, giving an immediate nod to the building’s heritage, while the lobby space is open, roomy and extremely social, with cosy corners for guests to relax in. The hospitality and service from staff is second to none from check-in to check-out. Nothing is too much trouble, and their knowledge of the city is a massive bonus, especially if you want to find a way of skipping those long queues at the Colosseum or Vatican.

The facts: Six Senses Rome opened last March as the brand’s first urban property. The 96 light-filled rooms and suites are spacious, with an elegant, serene atmosphere. The hotel pays homage to the building’s past life as a 15th-century palazzo, with a number of features restored to their original state. The grand marble staircase is a sight to behold, while guests will also see a 4th-century baptismal bath on display under glass floor tiles in one of the restaurants. Modern touches have been effortlessly incorporated to create a charming and welcoming aesthetic. Various delights are available in two eateries. Bivium offers a sophisticated dining experience with beautiful Italian flavours and local ingredients at the heart of its menu. If your clients are fortunate enough to be a guest at the property on a Sunday, then booking Bivium’s dreamy brunch experience is a must.