DOM Hotel
Rome, Italy
Via Giulia 131, Rome, Italy, 00186
Original Property Opened in 17th Century
Historic Hotels Worldwide member since 2019
Situated on Rome’s historic Via Giulia, the DOM Hotel has entertained guests in the Eternal City since 2013. But the building has not always been a luxurious five-star hotel. It originally functioned as a palace that was connected to a much larger church known as the Santa Lucia del Gonfalone. The prominent Gonfalone Fraternity commissioned its construction at a time when many other religious edifices began to emerge along the Via Giulia at the beginning of the 1600s. The organization continued to care for the complex for the next three centuries, hiring a number of celebrated architects to maintain its structural integrity. For instance, Marco David and Francesco Azzurri brilliantly restored the location’s interior over the years, saving much of its historic marble and brickwork in the process.
Today, the DOM Hotel proudly showcases its rich heritage through its wonderfully preserved architecture and historic displays. Even its name is an homage to its past, as “DOM” stands for “Deo Optimo Maximo” – a Latin inscription found inscribed on the adjoining church next door. The hotel offers 18 beautiful guestrooms and suites, each overlooking the historic Via Giulia from wide windows. Spaces are adorned with refined decor, handcrafted furnishings, international works of art, and original elements of the building. Soothing warm color palettes in shades of white, dove, and tobacco beautifully compliment large stately mirrors and oversized decorative headboards to recreate the intimate and relaxing atmosphere of a historic noble home.
Guests staying at the DOM Hotel can stroll out the front door and intp the intersection of art, culture, and immense beauty that defines Rome. Explore the artisan workshops, vintage boutiques, and traditional wine bars that line the stone-paved streets of the Regola quarter. Discover the history and architecture of St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican, Castel Sant'Angelo, Palazzo Farnese, Galleria Spada, Chiostro del Bramante, Palazzo Braschi, Stadio di Domiziano, Sant'Ivo alla Sapienza, San Luigi dei Francesi, and Pinacoteca del Tesoriere. The Jewish Ghetto is also a short walk away with its ancient culinary traditions and a number of great points of interest, including the Turtle Fountain designed by Giacomo Della Porta.
Discover
- Discover the wonderfully restored brick walls and coffered wooden beam ceilings of the DOM Hotel. This terrific historic destination was once a 17th century palace that later became a Claretian monastery during the 1900s.
- Walk along the historic Via Giulia right outside the DOM Hotel’s front door. Renowned artists such as Raffaello, Benvenuto Cellini, and Francesco Borromini have all lived along this majestic thoroughfare at one point or another.
- Gaze out onto the majestic Tiber River that winds through the city several blocks away. The river is the third longest in Italy, and has been crucial to Rome’s commercial height since the 5th century BC.
Explore
- Visit St. Peter’s Basilica in the heart of Vatican City. Designed by the likes of Michelangelo, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, and Carlo Maderno, St. Peter’s Basilica is the largest church in the entire world.
- Explore the ancient history of Rome with a trip to the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and the Roman Forum. These relics were once at the center of the Roman Empire, and are now part of the city’s remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Travel to the magnificent Trevi Fountain just moments away. Finished in 1762, this spectacular Baroque statue by Nicola Salvi depicts the God Oceanus surrounded by a number of tritons.
Experience
- Stroll through some of Italy’s finest storefronts at the Galleria Alberto Sordi. This amazing shopping center has been open since 1922, and features several legendary Italian storefronts like La Rinascente, La Feltrinelli, and Massimo Dutti.
- Tour the amazing collection of the Vatican Museums located nearby. Home to such venerable cultural institutions as the Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, the museums display a wealth of legendary Italian artwork.
- Experience an emotionally moving Italian opera at the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma. In operation since 1880, the Teatro dell’Opera is a fantastic place to attend this theatrical pastime of Italy.
Taste
- Taste some Italian gelato at the world-famous Giolitti. Located just steps from the Pantheon, Giolitti has satisfied countless customers with its flavorful creations of this classic frozen dessert since 1900.
- Dine upon some delicious Cacio e Pepe. Cacio e Pepe is a classic Italian pasta dish that is served with a savory cheese known as Pecorino Romano. This delicious meal is served throughout Rome at such places like Trattoria Da Danilo, Pigneto Quarantuno, and Osteria Zi Umberto.
- Savor the delicious fare that has defined the Campo de’ Fiori for years. Not only is this open plaza home to a variety of amazing Italian produce vendors, the Campo de’ Fiori also possesses several outstanding pizzerias and cafes to try.
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