The best new hotels in Rome An old convent, the former home of Donizetti and an eco-wellness urban resort are among the Eternal City’s most exciting places to stay this seasonThe view from W Rome © Andrea Di Lorenzo Fit for an emperor: Bulgari Hotel Roma The jewellery house’s long-awaited hometown opening is all marble-clad, €1,900-a-night splendour on a storied square dedicated to AugustusThe Rome Edition: Ian Schrager hits the Eternal CityA grand one-time bank is right on the money as a lush hotel sanctuary ‘Barefoot luxury in heels’: Six Senses Rome The eco-wellness brand makes its urban debut with a soothing palazzo retreat in the heart of the Eternal City Rome’s Palazzo Ripetta: a heavenly stay A former convent is being redefined as one of the city’s most intriguing new hotels Return to form: W Rome Away from the city centre crowds, this Via Veneto hotel has its own buzzMaalot Roma: access all arias The former palace home of Donizetti marries a suitably operatic decor with a tranquil aura