Corinthia Rome opens its doors
The new hotel is located in a historic palazzo in the heart of the city
The Corinthia chain has opened a hotel in Rome, its first in Italy.
The Corinthia Rome is situated in a neoclassical palazzo designed by Pio and Marcello Piacentini and built between 1913 and 1921 on the historic Piazza del Parlamento. The building was formerly the seat of the Bank of Italy and has been carefully renovated and adapted, maintaining characteristics such as its 1920s frescoes.
The 9,700 square-metre, 60-key hotel includes panoramic penthouses and a subterranean spa inspired by ancient bathing rituals, set within the building’s original vault.
The renovation project was led by hospitality design studio GA. The structure was returned to its original proportions, stripped of later interventions and reinterpreted through rigorous historical and philological research, revealing mosaics, stuccoes, cornices, painted ceilings and marble detailing.
The Theodoli Heritage Suite.The symbolic heart of this rebirth is the former Council Chamber overlooking Palazzo Montecitorio, now transformed into the Theodoli Heritage Suite. It preserves original 1920s frescoes by Giulio Bargellini and a ceiling by Guglielmo Janni – an allegorical map tracing the history of Italian currency.
Where pivotal financial decisions were once made, guests now rest beneath a painted cycle of civic virtues, symbolic processions and images of national prosperity.
"The opening of the Corinthia in Rome is another milestone for our group,” Simon Naudi, CEO of the Corinthia Group, said, adding that a 60-year tradition of hospitality was further expanding, with more to come soon in Italy and beyond.
“Corinthia Rome was created to be experienced,” said Danilo Zucchetti, managing director. “We invite the world to visit and fill this rediscovered building with vibrant energy. The authentic connection with Rome and its inhabitants is what matters most to us and is what makes the experience truly memorable, both for our guests from all over the world and for the Romans themselves”
The 60 rooms, including 21 suites, are designed as private residences within the historic fabric of the building. Generous in proportion and filled with natural light, they feature high ceilings and large windows overlooking Rome or the inner courtyard. Restored architectural details are paired with contemporary furnishings, creating a measured balance between heritage and modern comfort.