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Luca Guadagnino’s first hotel project, Palazzo Talia, is a site to behold in Rome.
The entrance to Palazzo Talìa near Rome’s Trevi Fountain.Credit:Courtesy of Palazzo Talìa
The hotel’s buzz is due to its provocative mix of old and new.
This is the first hotel project by Italy’s (dare one say?)
On my visit, the visual feast began in the foyer.
The main hall at Palazzo Talìa.Courtesy of Palazzo Talìa
(They have a vague steampunk air and evoke creations from Jules Verne.)
The more spacious suites graduate to king-size beds and sumptuous baths surrounded by boldly colorful tiles.
Rates range from roughly $1,100 to $15,000.
The hotels details along the stairwells and corridors.Courtesy of Palazzo Talìa
Luckily, the Palazzo Talia has everything a gourmand might need before exploring further afield.
(Tables are set up in the leafy courtyard in fine weather.)
The Spa
Thermae, or bathhouses, were famously palatial features of Imperial Rome.
A tiny but serviceable gym is also attached.
Ubers are easy to summon, as are taxis via the European app Freenow.
