Mandarin Oriental Signs Fifth Luxury Hotel in Italy

Dark/Light Mode (21/05/24)  Mandarin Oriental has signed and agreement with Merope Asset Management, a prime Italian Real Estate investment and development company, for the group’s fifth hotel in Italy.

Complementing existing properties in Milan and Lake Como, as well as the recent announcements of Cortina and Porto Cervo, the Mandarin Oriental, Rome will be housed in ten 19th-century villas, originally built as homes for prosperous Romans, surrounded by lush landscaped gardens.

Scheduled to open in 2026, the luxury hotel will be located between Via Piemonte and Via Sallustiana within The Gardens of Sallust, an ancient Roman archaeological site featuring magnificent landscaping and historic charm.

Many of Rome’s cultural heritage sites and premium retail and leisure offerings, including Via Veneto, the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Roman Forum and Piazza Navona will be easily accessible from the hotel.

Deluxe Room at the Mandarin Oriental, Rome

“The ten villas, nestled into a serene, secular park, are among the most spectacular properties in Rome,” said Pietro Croce, Founder and CEO of Merope Asset Management. “We are honoured to be partnering with Mandarin Oriental on this once in a life time project. Working in tandem with the local public administration, we trust we will be able to deliver a truly unique experience for our beautiful capital city.”

The villas will accommodate 108 guestrooms and suites, offering views of the gardens or the city’s landmarks, with many of the suites boasting private gardens and terraces.

The interior design will be curated by Gilles & Boissier, the French design duo who have won accolades for their sophisticated and contemporary interiors, including Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech and Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid.

Dining options at the hotel will be designed by DimoreStudio with landscaping by Parc Nouveau.

Facilities are expected to include six restaurants and bars - including an expansive rooftop terrace, a spa with six treatment rooms, fitness facilities, indoor and outdoor pools, as well as a choice of flexible meeting and event spaces.

“Rome is home to many historical and architectural treasures and a destination of choice for luxury travellers. We will take the same meticulous approach in Rome as we have with our other historic properties, ensuring that we honour and respect local artisanal craftsmanship and Roman cultural heritage, while incorporating the finest luxury, contemporary comfort, sustainability standards and the legendary service for which Mandarin Oriental is renowned. We are delighted to be extending the Mandarin Oriental brand in Italy and look forward to working with our partners to create a truly unique landmark in the heart of the city” said Laurent Kleitman, Group Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.

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