Hotel Rome Cavalieri unveils its two-year project

The two-year design project comes on the heels of the grand renovation and evolution of Rome Cavalieri’s crowning Michelin three-star restaurant, La Pergola, in 2024. In embarking on this highly anticipated comprehensive renovation of all guestrooms and suites, the hotel will pay homage to its locale and the elegant yet inviting residential atmosphere synonymous with Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts.

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Katharina Schlaipfer, Vice President, Operations, Continental Europe, Hilton said, “Rome Cavalieri has a long-standing legacy as a symbol of luxury hospitality in Rome, and we’re delighted to see this next phase of the hotel’s evolution. This significant investment reinforces our long-term commitment to Italy and ensures the hotel continues to set the benchmark for luxury hospitality in the Eternal City.”

“Our goal was to honour the hotel’s extraordinary heritage while reimagining its spaces through a contemporary lens, enhancing comfort, elegance, and functionality,” commented William Fisher, General Manager, Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel. “Beyond the aesthetic transformation, this project elevates the way our guests experience hospitality, creating more intuitive and inspiring environments that support genuine, seamless, and personalised service. At the same time, it instills a renewed sense of pride among our team members, empowering them to deliver an even higher level of excellence and reinforcing Rome Cavalieri’s position as an enduring icon of Roman luxury and hospitality.”

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Leading the project is the noteworthy design firm, Tihany Design. With an impressive portfolio spanning hotel, cruise, and dining interior projects across the world’s most iconic properties – including The Breakers in Palm Beach, Daniel by Daniel Boulud, and Per Se by Thomas Keller – principal Alessia Genova and her talented team of designers and architects will bring the hotel’s new elevated design to life. Their visionary approach honours Rome Cavalieri’s distinguished classicism while establishing a sophisticated dialogue with the timeless elegance of Rome and the Waldorf Astoria brand.

The new guestroom and suite designs draws inspiration from the Eternal City’s rich palette of patterns, textures, and colours, incorporating a sophisticated combination of soft pale greens, warm terracotta accents, and fresh travertine tones that echo the Roman landscape. Tihany Design is taking great strides to complement the hotel’s existing architecture to create a harmonious balance between beloved existing elements and new décor and furnishing accents for guests to admire. For example, the bathrooms will retain the original Carrara Marble finishes, which are being carefully restored, while upgraded high-end fixtures and refined amenities including spacious walk-in showers are being added to cater to today’s modern travellers.

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Guests can also look forward to new custom designed furniture, crafted exclusively in Italy, which is an approach that underscores Rome Cavalieri’s commitment to supporting Italian artisans and showcasing the country’s renowned craftsmanship. New beds, in-room seating, and wall accents will incorporate premium materials including fine fabrics and leather from the region. Among the new standout furnishings will be a striking standalone bar cabinet featured in every Imperial executive-level room with a distinctive design featuring a fully mirrored exterior that will enhance the sense of depth and light while introducing a refined residential feel.

The hotel will remain open throughout the duration of the work, which will take a phased approach with minimal disruption to the guest experience, allowing Rome Cavalieri to continue welcoming visitors. As of today, the hotel foresees that the first new rooms will be ready for guests to experience in late spring 2027.

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