Rocco Forte's second Roman act sits atop the Spanish Steps — literally atop them, at the Trinita dei Monti end of Via Sistina, which means the city unfolds below you in every direction. The Cielo rooftop bar provides what may be Rome's single best panoramic view: domes, terracotta, umbrella pines, and the slow theatre of Roman light moving across a skyline that has not fundamentally changed in four hundred years. Olga Polizzi's interiors draw on a Grand Tour palette — rich colour, pattern, and a maximalism that feels earned rather than excessive. The rooms are generous, the service is Rocco Forte's signature blend of precision and warmth, and the address alone — Via Sistina 69 — places you on one of Rome's most storied streets.
Location
Spagna, Rome
Insider Intel
Sunset at Cielo rooftop bar — reserve ahead, this is Rome's most coveted panoramic seat. A room with city views for the skyline at dawn. The Julep Herbal and Vermouth Bar for a quieter drink. Book direct with Rocco Forte for the best rates and room upgrades.
Year-round. Sunset at Cielo is the signature experience — reserve for golden hour. The Spanish Steps location is walkable to the Borghese gardens, Via Condotti shopping, and the Tridente neighbourhood.
Via Sistina 69, Spagna. Spagna metro (Line A), 3 minutes uphill. Rooms from EUR 500. Rocco Forte Hotels. Cielo rooftop bar is open to non-guests but reservations are essential, especially at sunset. The hotel is at the top of the Spanish Steps — the walk up is steep but the position rewards the effort. Olga Polizzi design throughout.