Anantara has expanded its European portfolio with the addition of a property in Rome, marking the luxury hotel brand’s debut in Italy.

Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel, which is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, sits at the heart of Piazza della Repubblica and has a fascinating architectural history with original elements commissioned by Pope Clement XI for the Vatican in 1705.

The building is suspended over the ancient Diocletian Thermal Baths – guests can see the excavated foundations, pools and mosaics through the lower ground floor.

The hotel offers 238 rooms and suites, five dining experiences, with both indoor and al fresco venues, and is home to one of the largest rooftop terraces in the city, affording stunning views over the skyline. 

Guests can raise a glass of fizz at Champagnerie overlooking the Fountain of the Naiads, or drink and dine against the backdrop of the iconic skyline at the Posh Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge Bar. 

La Frusta is the choice location for breakfast overlooking the Piazza della Repubblica, while the intimate Ristorante Tazio serves Roman dishes paired with Italy’s finest wines. Dining is led by Chef Niko Sinisgalli who explores the flavours of Italy with exquisite tasting menus. 

A range of meeting and event spaces can accommodate groups from ten to 230 people.

Meeting rooms are suspended over the Diocletian ruins revealed through transparent glass, while the rooftop is ideal for receptions and celebrations. The palazzo is also available for private buyouts.

Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome is currently undergoing its transition to the Anantara brand. A planned refurbishment, starting in January 2022, will reveal a new lobby, bar and a healthy corner.

In 2022 a new Anantara Spa will launch on the hotel’s top floor, with facilities to include a steam bath, a Hammam, hydrotherapy, a sauna and relaxation area. Additional leisure services will include a fitness centre with personal training sessions available, yoga classes and the opportunity to exercise in the wonderful gardens of Villa Borghese.

A range of curated Anantara experiences will be introduced over the coming months, with opportunities for guests to discover the lush gardens of the private palaces and villas or the ultra-hip, bohemian neighbourhoods of Monti, Trastevere, and Campo dei Fiori, and learn to make mouth-watering Roman pasta or gelati at cooking classes overlooking the piazza.

The hotel expands Anantara’s existing European portfolio - Anantara Villa Padierna Palace in Marbella, Spain, and Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort on the southern coast of Portugal, which was represented at the recent inVOYAGE event in Mykonos. The brand also plans to open properties in Amsterdam, Budapest, Nice and Dublin.