Expert reviews
“This super-chic, five-star art hotel just around the corner from Piazza del Popolo attracts well-heeled guests who want a base in the heart of Rome’s shopping district. The First offers one of Rome’s best views: roof-top tiles, domes and bell towers.”
What guests liked
- Boutique style
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
Located on 14 Via del Vantaggio in the Spagna district of the city, this fine five-star establishment is the place to stay when in Rome. The hotel is located in the historic center of the ancient city where it offers guests proximity to some tourist attractions and notable places. The Spanish Steps is just an 8-minute walk away from the hotel while the rooftop terrace of the hotel provides the ideal setting to enjoy the stunning view of the city.
The hotel offers 24-hour personal assistance as a sign to show how deeply guests are cared for in the hotel. The hotel also offers quality and fast room service while the rooms are designed elegantly and styled with modern décor.
The hotel is a member of the LVX Collection of Preferred Hotels and Resorts. The rooms in the hotel feature excellent contemporary work of art as well as beautiful furniture.
The hotel is located at a 2-minute walk away from the Richard Meyer Ara Pacis Museum while the Exclusive Boutique Shops on Via Condotti are just some 500 m away from the hotel premises.
The hotel has a Michelin starred chef, Alessandro Narducci who invites you to enjoy some of the most exquisitely prepared meals in a stylish setting. The hotel offers gourmet food including seafood cuisine.
The hotel’s lobby bar is the ideal place to relax and enjoy a drink.
The First Roma offers nothing short of five-star quality.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
18 May 2024
Exceptional
Location. We had the suite which had a sauna and jacuzzi with a private terrace
7 May 2024
Exceptional
Nice hôtel, good located in center. The staff is kindly and very professional .Thanks for the attention José Luis Bisquert
21 April 2024
Perfect
Everything was fantastic, the location, the staff, the breakfast, the suite. I highly recommend this hotel Special thanks to Adriano and his colleagues.
26 December 2023
It was in experience that I like to do soon again
The location is super very convenient and the breakfast has an unbelievable view
20 December 2023
I have stayed in the hotel twice and I would definitely stay again.
Rooms were spacious and clean.
2 December 2023
Very confortable friendly staff
Evrythink
Carpet stained
26 November 2023
Exceptional
The rooms were perfect. It was very clear and nice. Mrs Natalia and Mr Ferhat and their team and also doormen Ronaldo was very kind to us. We love them. The roofbar was legend also so thanks to Eliza who is responsible for roofbar. Everything was great and wonderfull. Thank you so much.
8 November 2023
Fabulous
Every thing was good!
The smell of the lobby, which is not a major issue at all.
25 September 2023
Good location, quality, great hospitality♥️
We stayed for our honeymoon. They welcomed us to our room with a bottle of Prosecco and chocolate covered strawberries♥️ The hotel staff were amazing. Very helpful and kind 24/7 Hotel is also close to many nice and popular destinations. Another perk of the hotel is they host a 2 Michelin starred restaurant! We recommend the hotel 100/100!
Nothing it was amazing♥️
2 September 2023
Fabulous
everything was wonderful. staff were so caring
24 August 2023
Excellent
the service in this hotel is 1000/10 i loved everything in this hotel
20 August 2023
Great place, great stay!
Loved the location and the room.
1 August 2023
Exceptional
Excelent hotel
6 July 2023
Perfect Roman getaway
Location was perfect, we loved that it was a boutique hotel, the staff were amazing especially Claudia. They upgraded our room to a suite. They also helped us with all our future bookings in Italy. We will definitely be coming back again
3 July 2023
Excellent
Clean comphy centraly located
Price
29 May 2023
an amazing property and wonderful staff
everything
27 May 2023
wonderful stay Amazing services
cozy place Perfect location
the Bar prices on the roof top was high
23 May 2023
So relaxing and enjoyable. we will be back
Lovely feel about the hotel. Staff are amazing and very friendly and helpful. Hotel situated in good location. Absolutely loved the smell in the hotel. They have their own commissioned scent being sprayed through the hotel. We were given an upgrade which was fabulous
Nothing
14 April 2023
great hotel in the center of Rome
It was not easy to find a good hotel with parking in the center of Rome, which would be located next to green areas where you can walk your dog. I am very glad that in the end we found such a hotel. Everything was at a good level. Valet Parking, responsive staff, comfortable beds, compliments from the hotel. Excellent location.
I would like to be able to get a more varied and substantial breakfast for the price that the hotel asks. As a result, we went to the hotel for breakfast only once.
19 March 2023
nice location, super clean hotel and lovely staff
The location
The breakfast
4 February 2023
Comfortable, Clean , Classy and Cosy - Amazing stay!
The property is classy and elegant in addition to it being close to almost all the attractions. Moreover the staff were really helpful especially Meriam - Many Thanks guys !!
Nothing
16 January 2023
Exceptional
The personnel of the hotel was so attentive. Flavio greeted us and helped with all kinds of advice. The welcome Prosecco was very delicious. We got upgraded and stayed at a Suite. Very spacious, with two bathrooms, with a large changing room. Unfortunately the roof bar was closed, we couldn’t enjoy the panoramic view. Anyway, There are lots of nice restaurants in the area, or you can take a taxi to Trastevere with all it’s cosy places.
The bed was nice and large but a bit too hard for us.
6 January 2023
Perfect New Years stay
location, restaurant, very helpful staff
3 January 2023
perfect luxurious stay at the heart of Rome
best service one can ask for
17 December 2022
Highly recommended to anyone thinking to visit Rome
Everything was excellent … Super friendly and helpful staff …
Nothing …
11 December 2022
elegant chic
the location and the style and the employees
nothing
5 December 2022
fantastic hotel would definitely recommend
amazing room, fantastic food,excellent location
nothing
9 November 2022
Fabulous
The hotel is in an old style building in a quiet side street close to the centre of Old Rome. If visiting for the sights most of what you need or may want to see is within a 5 to 30 minute stroll through the wonderful centre. We had a suite, close to the rooftop terraced bar/ restaurant on the top floor, which was spacious and comfortable with a large marble bathroom. There was some background noise from the restaurant late on Saturday night but not intrusive. The staff were very helpful overall, and we were made to feel welcome. When asked, we mentioned the noise on Saturday, and they were upset we hadn't mentioned at the time which they would have rectified, so fair enough. Ate in the rooftop restaurant on the first night. Superb food, great service, and what a location. Like most quality capital city central hotels, anywhere in Europe it's not cheap but it met expectations, and we would stay again.
Newly appointed Michelin Star downstairs restaurant closed Sunday Monday Tuesday not just Sunday as mentioned on their site.
3 November 2022
enjoyed it
location
rooms small
1 November 2022
very relaxed. couldn’t ask for it to have been any better
excellent location. very clean . staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. we arrived early but we’re able to go to our room we were also given a free upgrade which was amazing.
There wasn’t anything to fault about the property from our point of view.
17 October 2022
Excellent stay in the First Arte Rome
The staff was super kind, the location is very good. Just 5 minutes from piazza del poppolo. The hotel is super clean and we have been upgraded to suite which was beautiful and comfortable. We sure will come back. Thank you for everyone in The first Arte Rome!
16 October 2022
a great experience, this hotel is a perfect for visiting Rome
beautiful boutique hotel in the heart of Rome
nothing
26 September 2022
excellent service, the staff is very helpful
The staff is wonderful,
the room was pretty small
24 August 2022
would definitely go back!
Amazing service, super comfortable beds and best location in Rome
18 August 2022
Beautiful and exactly what we expected
The staff were friendly and so helpful! The hotel is beautiful with lovely ammenities. The room was exceptional! We did have one of the best rooms so it's hard to complain about it :) Thank you for the wonderful stay!
Nothing at all.
2 August 2022
Home Away from Home. Great Location. Excellent Food and Drinks. Wonderful Staff.
This is the second time that we have used this amazing boutique hotel as our “hub” while traveling across Italy. It is ideally located - just a few minutes from Spanish Steps and Trevor Fountain, Convenient to walk to all designer stores during the day, and head back for some rest, before going out for dinner. The Michelin Star restaurant is amazing. But we found the rooftop bar and restaurant even more spectacular - great food, great views of at least 11 Duomos, and great service. Especially want to thank the staff for their “service with a smile” - Natalya and Jubair for all the arrangements. Alessio and Julio for the amazing drinks and food, and Ronaldo the bell man for his helpfulness. Thank You. We will be back.
Some rooms may need a bit of an update.
17 July 2022
comfortable and nice stuff
room wax good , location comfortable
wired lobby
11 July 2022
Perfect would return tomorrow!!
The welcome was second to none and that feeling just continued. The rooftop terrace, where we enjoyed breakfast, cocktails and dinner was wonderful. The conseirge gave us excellent restaurant recommendations that matched our needs perfectly. Honestly, having travelled for many years, it was one of my favourites.
6 July 2022
wonderful
staff were amazing
nothing
5 June 2022
lovely
friendly staff, a great location, a nice bedroom and bathroom
30 April 2022
Incredible location, Amazing Staff and beautiful rooms!
Staff were absolutely delightful. So accommodating from booking great restaurants to greeting us with Prosecco on arrival. They made my fiancées 30th extra special with a flower display in the suite. The location of the hotel (just off Via Del Corso and Piazza de Popolo) is incredible and also just round the corner from Villa Borghese. we will certainly be back soon!
29 April 2022
Exceptional
all
21 April 2022
First is not Primo
Great location, professional and helpful staff, nice, stylishly decorated and clean junior suite.
Housekeeping staff were unable to clean the room one day because hotel was full and short staffed. Room service offerings limited and mediocre for a 5 star hotel. In first room we were awakened by construction noise at 6:52AM. Upon arrival, nobody at the front desk mentioned the possible inconvenience and the next morning, the bell boy seemed bothered to have to show us another room (seemed like he was paying for the room and we were ungrateful).
18 March 2022
Magnificent staying in Roma
The worm will come, great breakfast and dinner on the roof restaurant, they upgrade my suit and treat us like one of their family members. they guide us on our stay in Roma
Nothing
17 March 2022
amazing stay will do it again
the staff was amazing, the room was clean and the bed was comfortable
16 March 2022
when in Rome stay with the first Rome hotel chain!
the staff are amazing!
the property might need a little maintenance in the rooms (e.g., cracks in wall, power outlet exposed, .. etc)
14 March 2022
Perfect!
Breakfast was lovely, with a lovely view
not a lot for the money I think it was decent
13 March 2022
Exceptional
Great location. Really friendly and helpful staff. Fabulous breakfast on roof terrace.
27 February 2022
Exceptional
I first wrote many things but after I decided to just mention how beautiful experience to stay in this hotel about everything.
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Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Airport shuttle
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
Outdoors
- - Terrace
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Activities
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Fitness
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- - Cooking class (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Fax/photocopying
Miscellaneous
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - Fire extinguishers
20 May 2024
Highly recommend this gorgeous boutique hotel, literally have nothing to complain about or even criticise