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Best Hotels in Rome for a View, Pool or Balcony

Rome is a rooftop city — the reward is a terrace over the domes, and, rarely, a real pool.

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Editorial pickUpdated 2026
ViewTop of the Spanish Steps

Hotel Hassler Roma

Rooms and a rooftop restaurant looking straight down the Spanish Steps over the rooftops.

The penthouse suite has a private terrace.

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Pool & viewMonte Mario

Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria

Big outdoor pools and a hilltop panorama of the whole city — rare in central Rome.

It's outside the centre; a shuttle runs in.

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Rooftop barNear the Spanish Steps

Hotel de la Ville

A buzzing rooftop bar with a sweeping view, above a stylish Rocco Forte hotel.

The rooftop is popular for aperitivo — reserve.

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Rooftop terraceVia Veneto

Hotel Eden

One of Rome's classic rooftop terraces for dinner over the skyline.

Terrace tables book up in season.

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Garden courtyardPiazza del Popolo

Hotel de Russie

A tiered secret garden between Popolo and the Spanish Steps — a courtyard escape.

The garden bar is a celebrity-quiet favourite.

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Boutique rooftopVia Condotti

Portrait Roma

A small Ferragamo-owned house with a rooftop over the shopping streets.

Intimate; a rooftop breakfast is the highlight.

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Spa & rooftopPiazza di San Marcello

Six Senses Rome

A Roman-bath-inspired spa in a restored palazzo, with a rooftop terrace over the historic centre.

The bathing circuit is open to guests; book a slot.

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Rooftop poolVia Liguria

W Rome

A rare central Rome rooftop pool and a lively bar, a few minutes from Via Veneto.

Younger, louder vibe than the grand dames nearby.

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Spa & suite viewMausoleo di Augusto

Bulgari Hotel Roma

The brand's Roman flagship, with a marble spa and suites looking onto the restored Augustus mausoleum.

Newest luxury address in the centre.

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Boutique gardennear Via del Corso

Hotel Vilòn

A tiny 18-room boutique hidden beside Palazzo Borghese, with a secret-garden feel in the middle of the city.

Intimate and quiet; no big-hotel facilities.

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