DOM

In a city with plenty of picturesque streets, Via Giulia is one of Rome’s most lovely thoroughfares, lined with antique shops and ancient townhouses worthy of their own photo op. The newly opened D.O.M has capitalized on the location, turning this 17th-century monastery into a 24-room hotel that’s become a fashion-set favorite.

• The alfresco terrace overlooking the rooftops
• The boudoir-like bar
• The historical exhibit
• The very central location

The brainchild of owner/architect Antonio Girardi, this pretty landmark was once the secluded refuge for monks studying and praying inside. Now it’s been reinvented with sexy boudoir touches—think one-of-a-kind Venetian crystal chandeliers, large ornate mirrors and luscious velvets in the public areas–and crisp modern bedrooms with ultra-soft sheets.

D.O.M’s two bars have become the city’s new hot spot for an aperitivo. The option on the ground floor is more suited for colder months and late night, with a heavy wood inlaid bar and crushed velvet banquets, while the terrace option perfect for balmy summer afternoons and evenings with views over the old city.

The restaurant, helmed by a chef with a very popular cooking show, concentrates on Roman classics as well as more Mediterranean based seafood. The room rate includes continental breakfast, with freshly baked cornetti, local yogurt and some of the best fresh juices in Rome. Before you check out, don’t miss the exhibit of the hotel’s rich history on the 2nd floor including its original Roman details.

D.O.M. is perfect for travelers who want to be in a more residential part of the city, but still close to major sites like Piazza Navona and Trastevere.

Read Upon Arrival Rome to discover points of interest within a few blocks of the hotel.