Paradise renovated: Hotel Eden, Rome’s chic slice of heaven
Perched atop one of Rome’s seven hills, the recently renovated Hotel Eden is heavenly – and so are the Vatican views
What is it? Rome’s Hotel Eden has just reopened after an 18-month renovation. Sitting atop one of the seven hills of the Italian capital, at the junction of vias Porta Pinciana and Ludovisi, and adjacent to the Villa Borghese gardens, the property is a short stroll from the Spanish Steps. From up here, it has some of the best views in the city, across to St Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican.
Do the rooms have a view, too? Yup, many of the 98 guest rooms and suites have a view. And they are pretty swish, all natural light and high ceilings, with no expense spared in the overall design. There’s Murano glass everywhere.
Thoughtful touches include clever transparent drawers, so you’ll not lose your socks, and Bottega Veneta toiletries – this is one of only three hotels in the world to feature the brand. Mysteriously, these get used up quickly, but you can ask for replacements multiple times.
What else stands out? The in-room iPad is something you might actually want to use. It tells you everything you need to know about the hotel and its quiet but super-chic neighbourhood, and allows you to control every aspect of the room. It even lets you send digital postcards. Talking tech, the swanky in-room audiovisual kit is by Bang & Olufsen.