J.K. Place Roma, Rome

Just as its sister hotels JK Place Capri and JK Place Florence, the Rome edition exudes luxury and elegance—and delights with wonderfully eclectic interiors.

Florence and Capri aren’t exactly easy places to open a world-beating high-end boutique hotel. But by comparison, Rome is the big leagues. You can see why the minds behind JK Place wanted to wait until they could be assured of getting it right — and get it right, they most certainly did.

Michele Bönan’s designs may be some of the most recognizable in the business, but they’re always tailored to the location. In JK Place Roma, they’re stunning as always, a little more sober than the nautically inspired JK Capri, and a bit more vibrant than the very restrained Florence edition.

Roman Holiday

With just thirty rooms and suites, JK Place Roma it’s definitely boutique-scaled, though within the rooms you’ll find comforts to rival the better luxury hotels. This means top-end materials and furnishings to back up the visual punch, and bathrooms that are worth writing home about. The design is chic, tasteful, and features a nice blend of contemporary and antique pieces that bring to mind the “La Dolce Vita” era.

The location, near the Spanish Steps, makes JK Place’s ultra-discreet service and posh boutique seclusion even more important. What it lacks, in comparison with the typical five-star hotels, is a comprehensive list of facilities — but many of us would happily miss out on a gym and spa if what we get in return is a stylish rooftop terrace bar and lounge, the perfect place from which to contemplate the prospect of a more permanent Roman holiday.

Main text with contributions from Tablet Hotels.

in our opinion

What we love

• Great Location, next to Palazzo Borghese and just minutes from the Spanish Steps, and some of the best shopping in Rome in the surrounding streets
• Chic, tasteful design featuring a nice blend of contemporary and antique pieces that bring to mind the “La dolce vita” era
• Unique personalized services befitting a luxury boutique hotel, staffed with well-trained and knowledgeable personnel
• Alfresco cinema! The rooftop JK Café Bar has great city views and in the summer months, the Fellini classics are screened there

What you should know

• The hotel is located some 45 minutes by car from Rome’s Fiumicino International Airport
• The hotel has a non-smoking policy and is pet-friendly
• Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the property

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