Corinthia Rome has opened its doors in the historic Piazza del Parlamento, marking the brand's Italian debut within a grand neoclassical palazzo, the hotel group said Monday.
Once the seat of the Bank of Italy, the building has been carefully restored to preserve its architectural integrity, including its monumental structure and original 1920s frescoes. Designed by Pio and Marcello Piacentini between 1913 and 1921, the property represents a considered revival of Rome's architectural and cultural legacy rather than a simple renovation.
The restoration reveals original mosaics, stuccoes, and marble detailing throughout the property. At the heart of the hotel lies the Theodoli Heritage Suite, located in the former Council Chamber overlooking Palazzo Montecitorio, the group said. Guests now rest beneath allegorical maps of Italian currency history painted by Guglielmo Janni and civic frescoes by Giulio Bargellini. Where pivotal financial decisions were once made, the space now offers a sanctuary where value is measured through beauty, time, and human connection.
The hotel features 60 rooms and 21 suites designed as private residences, characterized by generous proportions and high ceilings. These range from the duplex Campo Marzio Suites to the Aurea Penthouse, which offers complete privacy above the city. This Roman debut for celebrated chef Carlo Cracco introduces several dining venues, including Viride, which serves contemporary Italian cuisine overlooking an interior garden, and the nocturnal Ocra Bar.
In the subterranean depths where the bank vault once safeguarded financial reserves, a spa now protects a sense of personal time. Inspired by the ritual of ancient Roman bathing, the space utilizes water and mineral stone to foster deep regeneration, the group sad.. Through a partnership with Seed to Skin and 111Skin, the spa blends Tuscan botanicals with clinical innovation, transforming a place once built for commerce into a quiet retreat for wellness.