A 5-star boutique hotel in the heart of Rome, between Piazza del Popolo and Piazza di Spagna, with a Michelin-starred restaurant, panoramic terrace and designer suites.
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The First Arte – Preferred Hotels & Resorts is a 5-star boutique hotel in Rome’s historic centre, just steps from Piazza del Popolo and an 8-minute walk from Piazza di Spagna.
The property is part of the LVX Collection of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and offers rooms and suites furnished with contemporary artworks, blue velvet, bookcases and marble bathrooms: options range from the Junior Suite to the 110 sqm Presidential Suite, including SPA Suites with a private terrace and hot tub overlooking the city’s rooftops. Suited to couples or those seeking a high-level stay, it also offers family options for up to five people.
Standout services include the one-Michelin-star restaurant Acquolina and the Acquaroof rooftop on the top floor, alongside a lobby bar, a free fitness area, room service and a 24-hour reception. WiFi is free throughout the property. The location, especially popular with couples, allows guests to walk to the Ara Pacis, the Spanish Steps and the boutiques of Via Condotti.
Accommodation at The First Arte ranges from the 32 sqm Junior Suite to the 110 sqm Presidential Suite with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, including themed suites such as the SPA Suite with private terrace and hot tub or the SPA Suite with View, overlooking the rooftops of Rome. All rooms are air-conditioned, soundproofed and furnished with contemporary artworks, bookcases and blue velvet, with a private marble bathroom fitted with a bathtub or shower.
Every room features a flat-screen TV, minibar and tea and coffee-making facilities, while higher categories add private terraces, outdoor hot tubs and spacious living areas. The largest suites, such as the Family and Presidential Suites, feature separate bedrooms and sofa beds, ideal for groups or large families who want to stay together without giving up space.
Elegant 32 sqm junior suite with contemporary artworks, a blue velvet living area and a large bed framed by bookcases. The marble bathroom is fitted with a bathtub or shower; extra beds are not available.
Luxury 41 sqm suite, larger than the Junior Suite, with a blue velvet living area and a sofa bed that allows up to three guests. Marble bathroom with bathtub or shower.
Luxury suite featuring a 17 sqm private terrace with an outdoor hot tub, the only room of this size to offer one. Emperador and Afyon marble bathroom with bathtub or shower.
The most compact room in the property, with contemporary design, a desk and an en-suite marble bathroom. Extra beds are not available.
Soundproofed suite with views over the rooftops of Rome and a private terrace fitted with sun loungers and a Jacuzzi. Includes a walk-in wardrobe, shoe-shine service and branded amenities; massage service is available for an extra charge.
50 sqm suite made up of a separate living room and independent bedroom, the largest among the one-bedroom suites. Bathroom with bathtub and amenities, TV with satellite channels.
The largest accommodation in the hotel, with 110 sqm spread across a living room and two separate bedrooms, each with its own bathtub bathroom. It also has its own terrace and satellite TV, ideal for groups of up to five people.
75 sqm suite designed for families, with two separate bedrooms, two bathrooms with bathtub and a minibar. Smaller than the Presidential Suite but with the same two-bedroom layout.
The First Arte offers services designed for a high-level stay, starting with the Michelin-starred restaurant Acquolina and the Acquaroof rooftop on the top floor, alongside a lobby bar, a snack bar and the option of breakfast in the room. The reception operates 24 hours a day and includes concierge service, private or express check-in and check-out, and luggage storage.
General comforts include a lift, safe, air conditioning, soundproofed rooms and facilities for guests with disabilities, along with laundry, ironing and daily housekeeping services. There is also a free fitness area with massages available on request.
Every room has a private marble bathroom with bathtub or shower, bathrobe, slippers and amenities, coffee machine and electric kettle, while free WiFi is guaranteed throughout the property.
The First Arte is located in the Spagna district, in a limited traffic zone between Via del Corso and the gardens of Villa Borghese, amid boutiques, art galleries and small restaurants. The street where it stands, Via del Vantaggio, is just steps from the Ara Pacis Museum by Richard Meier and Piazza del Popolo, one of the city’s historic squares.
Flaminio Metro Station is 450 metres away, while the Spagna stop on Line A is 750 metres away; Ciampino Airport is about 14 km away and Fiumicino Airport 18 km away. Piazza di Spagna (650 m) and the Spanish Steps (600 m) are also just a few minutes’ walk away, as are the boutiques of Via Condotti, about 550 metres away.
Guests staying here can spend mornings admiring the Ara Pacis collections or strolling through the Pincio park, 300 metres away, and evenings at the hotel’s rooftop overlooking the city’s rooftops. A little further away are the Trevi Fountain (1.1 km), Castel Sant’Angelo (950 m) and Piazza Navona (1.1 km), all reachable on foot in 15-20 minutes through the historic centre. In high season, it’s advisable to book local restaurants in advance, while in cooler months the Pincio and Villa Borghese offer pleasant routes for an afternoon walk.
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Guests particularly praise staff (9.7), cleanliness (9.7) and comfort (9.7), a sign of attentive service and carefully detailed rooms. The location (9.6) is also highly appreciated, ideal for couples. Value for money, while solid, remains the lowest score (8.7).
The First Arte – Preferred Hotels & Resorts is located at Via del Vantaggio 14, in the Spagna district of Rome, about 750 metres from Piazza di Spagna and 250 metres from Piazza del Popolo.
Yes, The First Arte accepts pets; an extra charge may apply depending on the room type chosen.
No, The First Arte offers a paid valet parking service, which is also useful given that the area is a limited traffic zone during certain hours.
Check-in at The First Arte is possible from 3:00pm, provided arrival time is communicated in advance, while check-out is set at 12:00pm.
Yes, The First Arte is home to the Acquolina restaurant, awarded one Michelin star, as well as the Acquaroof rooftop on the top floor.
The minimum age required to check in at The First Arte is 18 years.
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