Hotel Vilòn
Art Deco meets cinematic Roman bohemia. Pastel tones, velvet furnishings, and abundant original artwork. Feels more like staying in a well-heeled friend's palazzo than a city-center hotel. Staff uniforms were inspired by Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel.
Request a room with a terrace overlooking the Borghese garden — the difference between a standard room and a suite with a terrace is significant
Why It Matters
One of Rome's most intimate luxury properties, with the rare privilege of overlooking Palazzo Borghese's private gardens. The building's layered history — Borghese family residence, then a convent school for poor girls — adds genuine character that most Roman hotels can't touch.
Hotel Vilòn is a 17-room boutique hotel tucked inside a 16th-century building that was once an annex of the Palazzo Borghese — and later, rather poetically, Rome's first school for disadvantaged girls. The design team is a trio of creatives: Giampiero Panepinto handled the common areas, scenographer Paolo Bonfini designed each guest room with a cinematic flair, and Florentine photographer Massimo Listri curated the artwork. The result is genuinely residential — walk-in closets, complimentary minibar snacks and drinks, marble bathrooms with rain showers, and a jasmine scent that greets you at the door.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Borghese Terrace Suite Garden
Named as a tribute to the adjacent Palazzo Borghese, one of Rome's 'Four Wonders'. Second floor, with a 13 m² private terrace and a view of the Borghese garden. Art Deco furnishings in pastel shades, a generous living and study area, king or twin bed configuration.
King or Twin · 74 sqm
Charming Garden
Same Art Deco and pastel formula as the Charming, but with a view of Palazzo Borghese's private garden. Carpeted floors. King or twin on request.
King or Twin · 30 sqmCharming Room
Art Deco styling in pastel colours, with a large shower cubicle and separate toilet area in a light marble bathroom. Bright and spacious for a Roman hotel, overlooking the hotel's interior patio. Twin beds available on request.
King or Twin · 35 sqmCharming Terrace
Same Art Deco bones as the Charming rooms, but with a private 15 m² terrace suspended over the Palazzo Borghese garden. Parquet flooring, refined wallpapers. Genuinely one of the best perches in central Rome.
King or Twin · 30 sqmJunior Suite
Faces the Palazzo Borghese private gardens, with a sitting area and parquet flooring. The marble bathroom has a double sink, walk-in shower, and separate toilet area. Can accommodate a third adult or a sofa bed.
King (plus sofa bed) · 40 sqmMelangolo Terrace Suite Garden
Named after the ancient name of Via dell'Arancio (melangolo means bitter orange), this second-floor suite has a large 33 m² private terrace with a Palazzo Borghese garden view. Parquet flooring, a living area and study corner separate from the bedroom.
King (plus sofa bed) · 50 sqm
Suite dell'Arancio
The newest of the unique suites, designed in a rich 1930s style. First floor, overlooking Via dell'Arancio itself rather than the garden — so it's for guests who prefer the authentic street view of Rome over the private garden spectacle. Two bedrooms plus living room, sleeps up to 4 adults.
King plus 2 additional beds · 75 sqmVilòn Suite
The flagship suite — 87 m² of grand bohemian style on the first floor, with pastel tones and bold wallpaper. The living area has sofas and a dining table. The dedicated study area adjoins a private marble Turkish bath (steam room). Overlooks the hotel's inner patio. Interconnects with Charming rooms.
King · 87 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A combination cycling and aperitivo experience in Rome, referenced in a downloadable PDF on the hotel's official website.
Private and exclusive transport arrangements through the concierge.
The hotel's immediate surroundings in Campo Marzio are ideal for walking. The hotel offers curated itineraries of the neighbourhood and nearby historic streets.
The concierge team arranges custom tours — from standard Vatican and Colosseum visits to secret local itineraries off the tourist trail. Night visits to the Roman Forum are a specific highlight guests mention.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Available with at least one day's notice. Costs from €25/hour (minimum two hours).
Private parking available nearby, reservation required, costs €55 per day.
Dogs welcomed for €60 per booking. Bowls, beds, treats and food provided. Dog-sitting available on request.
There is no swimming pool at this property.
Transfers from Fiumicino, Ciampino, cruise terminal, and train station available at a surcharge. Must be arranged 48 hours in advance.
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