The new site joins IHG Hotels & Resorts’ growing luxury & lifestyle portfolio, refining elegance and romance in the Italian capital.
The world’s first and largest luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, has officially opened its doors to InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace, a refined oasis of discreet luxury in the heart of Rome. Nestled within one of Rome’s most iconic streets where La Dolce Vita began, Via Veneto, the hotel embodies the glamour and style synonymous with the city and is steeped in history.
Tom Rowntree, Vice President of Global Luxury and Lifestyle brands at IHG, said: “Today we open the doors of the InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace, enchanting our guests with a mix of historic architecture, modern art and culture, alongside personalised service with distinctive details, and incredible cuisine. From Suites with Roman arches to room service at night delivered by the chef, we have created a culture of subtle touches of sophisticated charm. This hotel is a true gem in our portfolio of luxury properties, and we look forward to providing our guests with an unforgettable experience to discover the soul of Rome. As expectations of the modern luxury traveller continue to evolve, we recognised an opportunity to both preserve the distinct properties of this Palace building while reimaging the interiors to elevate it to new heights.”
InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace bears the signature of renowned Italian architect Carlo Busiri Vici, occupying a landmark building originally constructed in 1900 to host ambassadors staying in Rome, before serving as the American Embassy Library in 1946. The hotel’s design borrows from the Renaissance’s classic architectural elements, gables, and columns, to create symmetrical elegant shapes and the interiors reflect meticulous attention to detail. They provide the hotel with that “fin de siècle” elegance creating a space which is theatrical yet perfectly captured by the concept of discreet luxury.
