Roma, Italy

Chapter Roma

Green velvet bed with brass pendant lights against exposed brick wall.

Accommodation Type

Boutique hotel in a historic Roman building

Number of Rooms

47 rooms

Location

Regola neighborhood, historic center of Rome, Italy. Walking distance to Campo de’ Fiori, Trastevere, the Jewish Ghetto, and the Tiber.

Setting

A narrow, lived-in Roman street in one of the city’s oldest quarters. Central, energetic, and layered with history, yet tucked away from Rome’s main tourist arteries.

Who It Is Best For

Urban explorers, culture-driven travelers, creatives, design lovers, and guests who want to experience Rome through its contemporary pulse rather than postcard nostalgia.

Travel Mood

The Connector

Main Activities

City walking, art and gallery discovery, nightlife, food and wine exploration, contemporary culture, historic wandering, people-watching.

Signature Feature

A bold, art-driven boutique hotel that blends Rome’s raw historic fabric with contemporary design, local culture, and a strong sense of place.

Chapter Roma

A contemporary boutique hotel in central Rome

Hidden behind an unassuming doorway in the historic neighborhood of Regola, Chapter Roma is a contemporary boutique hotel that captures Rome at its most raw, creative, and alive. Set within an old Roman building, the hotel blends ancient walls with bold art, industrial textures, and a distinctly modern attitude. Chapter Roma is not about polished luxury or postcard nostalgia. It is about feeling the city as it is today. Lived-in, layered, imperfect, and magnetic. A place where history, nightlife, design, and local life collide.

Overview

Chapter Roma was conceived as a new kind of Roman hospitality. Developed by Marco Cilia and part of the Design Hotels™ collection, the 47-room boutique hotel reimagines what accessible luxury can look like in the Eternal City. Rather than isolating guests behind formality, Chapter Roma invites them into the rhythm of the neighborhood. Ancient stone walls, Roman arches, and irregular room layouts are preserved and celebrated, creating spaces that feel authentic rather than staged.

Design plays a central role in shaping the experience. The interiors mix industrial elements, bespoke furnishings, and works by contemporary artists such as Cyrcle, Alice Pasquini, Warios, and Willy Verginer. Public spaces are bold and social, filled with art, graffiti, and conversation, while the rooms offer a calmer counterpoint. Simple but characterful, they are curated with international design pieces, local craftsmanship, and custom finishes that make each room feel distinct.

Food and drink are equally integral to Chapter Roma’s identity. Campocori, the hotel’s restaurant, takes its name from a long-forgotten medieval church once located on the site. Inspired by classic New York Italian restaurants, it blends Roman tradition with a contemporary edge. Hey Baby Bar acts as a social hub where guests and locals mingle from morning coffee to late-night cocktails, reinforcing the hotel’s role as part of the neighborhood rather than a retreat from it.

Above all, Chapter Roma is deeply Roman. Its location in Regola places guests within walking distance of the Jewish Ghetto, Campo de’ Fiori, Trastevere, and countless artisan workshops, galleries, and historic streets. The hotel encourages exploration, spontaneity, and connection. It is a place designed for travelers who want to experience Rome from the inside out, where staying somewhere extraordinary means living like a local, even if just for a few days.

Photography courtesy of Chapter Roma.

“Chapter Roma is profoundly Roman. Rome is our heartbeat. It’s in the original bricks, the arches, the staircases, and the stories that surround us. We want guests to feel like they are living the city, not just visiting it.”

— Eleonora Zamagni, Sales & Marketing Director

Tips & Recommendations

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Nearest Airport

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), approximately 40–50 minutes by taxi.

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Getting There

From FCO, taxis and private transfers are the easiest option. Public transport is possible via train to Trastevere or Termini, followed by a short taxi ride.

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Best Time to Visit

Spring and autumn offer the best balance of atmosphere and walkability. Winter brings a quieter, more local Rome, while summer is vibrant but intense.

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What to Bring

Comfortable walking shoes, curiosity, and an appetite for late dinners. Pack light layers and an open mindset for exploring both ancient and contemporary Rome.

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Staying at Chapter Roma

This is a place to lean into the city. Wander without a strict plan, follow local recommendations, spend evenings in the hotel’s bars, and allow Rome’s contradictions to reveal themselves slowly.