Corinthia Rome unveils six signature suites, completing the final chapter in the meticulous restoration and reinterpretation of a historic palazzo in Piazza del Parlamento, transforming a former stronghold of the Bank of Italy into one of Rome’s most distinguished international hospitality destinations.
The hotel’s debut has breathed new life into a building that had been hidden from public view for decades, and with the opening of the most prestigious suites, the story is complete: spaces that restore the building’s original identity through a restrained contemporary aesthetic, grounded in materials, light and a concept of comfort that never detracts from the historical significance of the surroundings.
Signature Suites
The six signature suites at Corinthia Rome have been designed with a distinct identity:
The two Campo Marzio Suites (I and II) are designed as two-storey townhouses. The living area is bathed in light filtered through stained-glass windows that frame views of the Parliament, the city centre streets or the internal garden lounge. A sculptural staircase leads to the upper floor, where the bedroom is complemented by two marble bathrooms and a walk-in wardrobe. The result is a precise balance between dramatic verticality and residential intimacy.
The Chigi Suite, on the fifth floor, is built around the relationship between interior and exterior. From the private patio, a spiral staircase leads to a 90-square-metre panoramic terrace, furnished with a dining area and lounge zones. The view sweeps over the Roman rooftops to parliament; the suite emphasises this continuous openness towards the city, offering a rare sense of suspension.
The Arte Suite, on the sixth floor, has the intimate scale of a collector’s home. The bright living room opens onto a dining room; the bedroom overlooks the internal garden. A staircase leads up to a 70-square-metre private terrace, designed for sunset views. The walk-in wardrobe, the marble master bathroom and the second guest bathroom complete a layout that prioritises continuity and fluidity.
The Aurea Penthouse, whose name is inspired by the Domus Aurea, occupies a commanding position. Two bedrooms, both with en-suite marble bathrooms and walk-in wardrobes, are arranged around a large living and dining area that opens onto multiple terraces. The suite features an additional guest bathroom and outdoor spaces furnished with seating and sun loungers. The colour scheme is based on shades of gold and pink, with subtle references to the imagery of Nero.
The most extraordinary space in the hotel is undoubtedly the Theodoli Heritage Suite, created from the former Council Chamber of the Bank of Italy, which overlooks Montecitorio directly. Here, an exacting restoration has fully revived one of the most significant decorative cycles from early 20th-century Rome. The walls preserve the frescoes by Giulio Bargellini, a continuous sequence which, drawing inspiration from the Italian Renaissance and Andrea Mantegna, unfolds with theatrical rigour allegorical figures, civic processions and representations of national wealth. The ceiling, painted by Guglielmo Janni, unfolds a visual history of Italian currency through sixty-two rosettes that trace its evolution from Etruscan origins to the twentieth century. Janni intentionally left two rosettes empty, conceiving these absences as an open space, entrusted to the future: an idea of prosperity understood as a process rather than a completed state. This symbolic power, which withstood the alterations made during the restoration of the 1970s, finds a new interpretation today. In what was once the room where crucial economic decisions were made, the concept of wealth sheds association with accumulation, becoming instead time, beauty, knowledge and experience.
Guests staying in the hotel’s suites enjoy a range of exclusive privileges to enhance their stay. These include complimentary breakfast served at Viride by Carlo Cracco, a complimentary minibar, a signature aperitif with canapés at Ocra Bar, and private airport or main train station transfers.
All 60 rooms and suites at Corinthia Rome reflect the building’s original scale: spacious interiors, large windows, high ceilings and a layout that preserves the grandeur of the original state rooms. All accommodation features marble bathrooms, Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella toiletries, Frette linen, spectacular minibars with porcelain crockery and cut glassware filled with sweet and savoury treats, Lavazza coffee sets, Dyson hairdryers in the Suites and GHD hairdryers in the rooms, professional steamers and a curated library dedicated to Roman history, art and culture.
