{"id":869,"date":"2025-04-21T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mugfoundry.com\/?p=869"},"modified":"2025-04-22T12:00:04","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T12:00:04","slug":"casa-monti-roma-review-metro-checks-in-to-romes-pinterest-perfect-hotel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.mugfoundry.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/21\/casa-monti-roma-review-metro-checks-in-to-romes-pinterest-perfect-hotel\/","title":{"rendered":"Casa Monti Roma review \u2014 Metro checks in to Rome\u2019s Pinterest-perfect hotel"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Casa Monti is a maximalist paradise in the centre of Rome (Picture: Jerome Galland \/ Stephan Julliard)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A vintage yellow Fiat 500 sits outside the doors of Casa Monti, reminding you \u2013 just in case you managed to forget on your journey from the airport to the hotel \u2013 you\u2019re in the heart of Rome<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Taking its cues from an artist\u2019s residence, this Italian<\/a> boutique hotel manages to honour the ancient Monti neighbourhood surrounding it, while offering something fresh and modern at the same time.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a bold claim, but it\u2019s quite possibly the nicest place I\u2019ve ever laid my head.<\/p>\n

Behind the elegant beige facade and towering arched entranceway, you\u2019ll find your fingers itching to reach for your phone<\/a> every two seconds in a bid to commit the maximalist beauty of this place to memory.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the vibe? Paint us a picture\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Spread over six floors, this place feels more like an exclusive apartment building than a hotel. With just 36 rooms (26 rooms and 10 suites), it\u2019s lavish and intimate.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s easy to get swept up in a daydream about living here, especially with the views it offers of cobbled streets and quintessentially Roman clay tile rooftops.<\/p>\n

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With the city as its muse, the hotel celebrates the art of la dolce vita<\/em>, but not in a stuffy way. It\u2019s all laidback Mediterranean luxury, less museum or gallery and more Italian interior design Pinterest board.<\/p>\n

If London restaurants like Circolo Popolare<\/a> or Jacuzzi are your home decor inspo, you\u2019ll feel like you\u2019ve died and gone to heaven.<\/p>\n

Almost every detail has been thoughtfully curated, even the stairwell, which is adorned with eye-popping wallpaper that\u2019s a playful, modern twist on ancient Roman paintings. Be sure to watch your step as you admire it.<\/p>\n

The location is a perfect 10. Walk down the street (Via Panisperna), turn the corner and boom, there\u2019s the Colosseum. Sing to me Paolo.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Even the stairwell is beautiful (Picture: Jerome Galland)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Alright, what about the facilities?<\/h2>\n

There are two standout facilities at this hotel \u2014 one is the spa, the other is on the roof, but we\u2019ll get to that later.<\/p>\n

Bathed in sunlight through floor-to-ceiling windows, the spa is decorated with marble, jazzy tiles, lemon-printed textiles and antique vases. <\/p>\n

There\u2019s an outdoor terrace where you can soak up the sun, rattan loungers to laze on and several treatment rooms where every inch of your body can be pampered.<\/p>\n

The pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance, though, is the jacuzzi.<\/p>\n

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You\u2019ll feel like a Roman goddess here (Picture: Jerome Galland)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As you ascend the marble steps, you\u2019ll feel like you\u2019ve entered another time and place. <\/p>\n

I half expected men in togas to appear and start feeding me grapes and fanning me with palm leaves. <\/p>\n

That\u2019s the vibe this place exudes; you feel like a goddess.<\/p>\n

Can you eat and drink at the hotel?<\/h2>\n

You\u2019re spoiled for choice when it comes to deciding where to eat at Casa Monti and each spot is prettier than the last. <\/p>\n

There\u2019s a bar, which is close to the lobby and open from breakfast to dinner, as well as a restaurant<\/a> with a terrace on the ground floor and an outdoor patio. <\/p>\n

The hotel serves up classic pasta dishes with a twist, and the menu changes seasonally. You can\u2019t go wrong with the cacio e pepe if it\u2019s available, though.<\/p>\n

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The rooftop bar is a real hidden gem (Picture: Courtney Pochin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The breakfast (included) is a delight, with a continental spread including fruit and yoghurt, toast with a selection of spreads, meats and cheeses, as well as sweet and salty cakes and pastries.<\/p>\n

For an aperitif, take the elevator up to the sixth floor where you\u2019ll find a real hidden gem<\/a>. <\/p>\n

The rooftop bar only has a few tables but it packs a punch thanks to the gorgeous views it offers. You won\u2019t spot the Trevi Fountain or Pantheon up here, but you will get an eyeful of classic architecture. <\/p>\n

And what\u2019s even better is that the cocktail menu is as fun and creative as the venue.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Try the La Nonna, made with Hendrick\u2019s gin, marmellata d\u2019albiocca, latte di mandorla Adriatico, Stillabunt, limone, and soda \u2014 a refreshing citrus drink inspired by (and named after) an Italian grandmother.<\/p>\n

If you prefer something a little more hardy, there\u2019s the L\u2019artigiano containing rum, Barolo chinato Mulassano, bitter Fusetti, and amaro Amacardo red.<\/p>\n

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The team at Metro Travel <\/a>have been all around the world this year, reviewing everything from all-inclusive resorts in Greece<\/a> to five-star skyscraper hotels in Japan<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You can find our top picks here: <\/p>\n