Rome’s New Six Senses Is One of many Metropolis’s Most Distinctive Motels — Right here’s Why

Rome is a metropolis identified extra for historic attraction and a enjoyable, carefree life-style than for contemporary design and wellness, so the arrival of the wellness and sustainability-focused model Six Senses has made fairly a splash within the metropolis’s hospitality scene. Opened in spring 2023 within the historic Palazzo Salviati Cesi Mellini on the bustling Through del Corso, it instantly turned the discuss of the city. As the primary city Six Senses and the primary in Italy, it’s additionally a giant deal for the model — a part of IHG Motels & Resorts.

On a latest afternoon spent soaking and sweating within the lodge’s peaceable Roman Baths, I used to be struck by how distinctive the Six Senses Rome is within the metropolis. As a journey author primarily based in Rome, I’m intimately acquainted with the town’s five-star resorts — and no different lodge within the historic heart has a spa like this.

However even earlier than you get to the spa, the very first thing that makes an impression is the lodge’s modern fashionable design. Whereas the town’s different resorts could really feel extra historically Roman, the Six Senses is stuffed with delicate touches that root it within the Everlasting Metropolis. Patricia Urquiola, the acclaimed architect behind the design, drew inspiration from the traditional Villa of Livia to create a digital mural behind the reception desk, embedded mosaics within the flooring of BIVIUM restaurant and the spa, and liberally used travertine, the ever-present native stone. The abundance of potted crops sprinkled all through the foyer lounge, the floor-to-ceiling glass, and the low seating preparations could make the lodge really feel prefer it belongs in Los Angeles, however make no mistake: Rome has developed numerous instances for greater than 2,700 years, and it’s evolving once more.

“After nearly three a long time away from my hometown, it’s a pleasure and an honor to return to guide such an unbelievable undertaking that represents each my private philosophy and an exquisite alternative for the town of Rome,” Francesca Tozzi, the lodge’s basic supervisor, advised Journey + Leisure. “Rome, the town of everlasting magnificence, has been for a lot too lengthy a ‘layover vacation spot’ in Italy, in terms of high-end tourism. However now, with our opening and plenty of extra to return, the way forward for the town is wanting vibrant. Rome, similar to Paris or London, is about to grow to be a vital vacation spot for experiential journey on the highest degree.”

I couldn’t agree extra. That’s why I checked in as one of many lodge’s first friends when it opened final 12 months and returned subsequently to soak within the Roman baths and sip a artistic tackle an Aperol Spritz on the rooftop bar. Learn on for the whole lot it’s essential to know in regards to the Six Senses Rome.

The Rooms

The 96 rooms and suites are fashionable and minimalist. That includes a impartial palette of sandy beige and muted grey with pure supplies like wooden, cotton textiles, and travertine, they really feel soothing—a welcome haven from the busy avenue outdoors. They vary in measurement from about 300 sq. toes for a Traditional room to 1,356 sq. toes plus an out of doors terrace that’s greater than 1,000 sq. toes within the Lata Suite, which has two bedrooms, two loos, and a spacious front room.

Meals and Drink

The Roman affect on the lodge continues within the restaurant, and followers of the Six Senses model will discover acquainted wholesome choices. The breakfast buffet at BIVIUM contains detox juices and indulgent tiramisu croissants. (One factor you received’t discover is smoked salmon, which isn’t sustainable.) Within the night, you possibly can eat scrumptious pizzas and pasta, sustainably sourced fish, and meat. At NOTOS rooftop, incredible metropolis heart views include cocktails and light-weight bites.

Actions and Facilities

Six Senses Rome has a strong schedule of actions which might be supplied on a each day or weekly foundation. Throughout my keep, I did a therapeutic sound bathtub meditation. Friends may also do yoga, sustainability excursions, olive oil tastings, fermentation, recycled paper card workshops, pure shade drawing workshops, and stretching periods. 

The Spa

In step with the model’s emphasis on wellness, the Six Senses Rome boasts an enormous spa unfold over two flooring. There are remedy rooms for massages and a correct Moroccan-style hammam; a nail salon; a studio for yoga, meditation, and sound baths; biohacking tools like compression boots and a collagen-boosting face masks; an alchemy bar, the place friends can study to make salves and scrubs; and the Roman Baths, a circuit of swimming pools, saunas, and a steam room at numerous temperatures, impressed by historic Roman baths with a tepidarium, caldarium, and frigidarium.

Household-friendly Choices

Youngsters are welcomed with numerous facilities, together with drawing books and pencils, backpacks, cookies, and one free scoop of gelato each day. They’ll take part in actions like yoga for teenagers and mocktail-making courses. The lodge’s Visitor Expertise Makers may also manage family-friendly excursions of the town’s points of interest.

Accessibility and Sustainability

Six Senses is on a mission to get rid of plastic from all its resorts, so that you received’t discover any single-use plastic right here. On the Earth Lab, interactive talks and workshops educate friends in regards to the lodge’s sustainability efforts. As a part of the model’s mission to offer again to the area people, it’s additionally restored the façade of the adjoining Church of San Marcello al Corso.

Location

The lodge is centrally situated on the bustling Through del Corso, the principle thoroughfare from Piazza del Popolo to Piazza Venezia. From right here, getting round Rome on foot or by taking taxis, the metro, or buses is simple. The Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon are every a few five-minute stroll away. The Colosseum is a few 20-minute stroll or 15-minute taxi trip away. The world tends to get crowded with foot site visitors, however the Six Senses is a serene retreat the place you possibly can overlook in regards to the crowds outdoors.

Get the Most Worth Out of Your Keep

IHG One Rewards members can earn or redeem factors throughout a keep at Six Senses Rome by reserving via IHG.com. The lodge can also be a member of Effective Motels and Resorts, Virtuoso, Internova, and Signature, amongst others, and has associated advantages.