The Eternal City’s revitalised gallery-hotel showcases enhanced creative flow and 200 new contemporary artworks following three-month rejuvenation by Studio Marincola.
From the lobby and corner bar to the rooms and suites, key elements of the hotel’s refined offering have been refreshed and reimagined. 200 new pieces of contemporary art serve as the focus of the design, immersing guests in the rich creative flow of Rome and weaving a recurring thematic thread throughout the interior design concept. This latest rejuvenation follows the renovation of the hotel’s restaurants, including the two Michelin-star Acquolina, in 2023.
Presenting sophisticated hospitality concepts that combine dynamic experiences and superior guest journeys with artistic flow, the 29-bedroom property has been comprehensively rejuvenated, elevating its elegance and style while remaining true to the hotel’s original concept: to be a destination that blends the Eternal City’s enduring legacy of creativity with impeccable service and exquisite cuisine.
Antonio Marincola comments, “The First Arte has the honour of being housed in a building that dates back to the 19th century and which retains the traditional structure and features of the original palazzo, including its mezzanine, piano nobile and two residential levels. During its original transformation into a hotel, the building maintained the different heights of the floors, creating a hierarchy among the various rooms, with the suites and larger rooms on the piano nobile or principal floor. It was vital to us that we continued to preserve these original characteristics.”
