Culture and creativity reign supreme for La Dolce Vita at its coolest.

A haughty palazzo brimming with gilded opulence and buttoned-up bellboys this is not. The Hoxton, Rome does away with Italian excessiveness and injects something more cool with a capital ‘C’ into the Eternal City.

The lobby masquerades as a neighbourhood bar and lounge, bustling with a mix of guests and locals chatting over negronis or tapping away at their laptops. Retro armchairs and pillow-strewn sofas capture a mid-century Italian aesthetic befitting the 1970s building itself.

There’s still Roman authenticity aplenty - with two different destinations for food. Elio offers a modern trattoria experience, blending regional Italian recipes with new ideas that celebrate the joy of Italian communal dining. Meanwhile, Cugino serves as an all-day bistro and snack bar, perfect for coffee, freshly baked treats, or light meals in a casual setting.