My husband and I ducked inside and settled into a corner booth.

Its a dying art and one that deserves to be kept alive.

“Another objective we have is to become a reference point for Romans,” he says.

The Roman Suite terrace at Casa Monti

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My husband and I certainly appreciate how approachable and friendly the staff are.

Bathrooms have colorful tiles and full-sized bath products by sustainable beauty brand Susanne Kaufmann.

My husband and I enjoyed taking our breakfast onto the small terrace overlooking a quiet street.

The staircase inside Casa Monti and the Fiat 500 outside the hotel

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Theres no gym, but the hotel offers day passes to a gym thats a five-minute walk away.

The Spa

The fifth-floor spa is the first Susanne Kaufmann spa in Rome.

Signature treatments include massages and facials that incorporate the brands natural products and holistic philosophy.

Interior of a guest room at Casa Monti

Small dogs are also welcome in the rooms, restaurant, and bar.

The hotel provides pet beds and bowls for them.

Accessibility and Sustainability

There are two handicapped-accessible rooms and bathrooms that have showers without a step.

Interior of a guest room’s living room at Casa Monti

The hotel is single-use and plastic-free, and has room sensors to reduce energy consumption.

Bathrooms have full-sized bottles of shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion.

The restaurant sources as much as possible locally and seasonally.

Interior of a guest room at Casa Monti

The neighborhood is full of boutiques, restaurants, and bars.

Interior of a guest room’s living room at Casa Monti

The rooftop bar at Casa Monti

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Interior of the restaurant at Casa Monti and a plate of octopus with pappa al pomodoro

Apertivo and the patio at Casa Monti

Interior of the restaurant at Casa Monti and a plate of octopus with pappa al pomodoro

Apertivo and the patio at Casa Monti

Interior of the spa at Casa Monti

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