Crossing Condotti, Rome
Roman Elegance, Reimagined
Why DNA Hotels Loves It
● An intimate design guesthouse inside an elegant 18th-century palazzo, offering a sophisticated alternative to Rome’s traditional grand hotels.
● Beautifully curated interiors where family antiques, iconic Italian design, contemporary art, and luxurious textiles create the atmosphere of a private Roman residence.
● A discreet retreat just steps from the Spanish Steps, perfectly balancing heritage, craftsmanship, and modern comfort in the heart of the Eternal City.
A Roman Townhouse with Soul
Hidden behind an understated entrance just off Via dei Condotti, Crossing Condotti offers a very different vision of Roman hospitality. Rather than impressing with monumental lobbies or marble-filled grandeur, this intimate collection of luxury rooms and suites feels remarkably personal, as though guests have been invited into the beautifully appointed home of a well-travelled Roman collector. Occupying an elegant eighteenth-century palazzo in the heart of the historic Tridente district, the property was created by Carlotta Botta and Alfio Puglisi, who transformed a family residence into one of Rome’s most refined boutique guesthouses. Their ambition was never to build a conventional hotel, but to create a place where visitors could experience the city with the comfort, intimacy, and character of a private home.
Where Heritage Meets Contemporary Living
Throughout Crossing Condotti, historic architecture provides the perfect setting for a carefully layered collection of antiques, contemporary artworks, and iconic Italian design. Original parquet floors, lofty ceilings, elegant salons, and classical proportions are complemented by silk taffeta, velvet upholstery, bespoke wallpapers, and thoughtfully selected mid-century furniture that introduce warmth without disturbing the building’s timeless elegance. Carlotta Botta’s interiors confidently mix centuries of design. Family heirlooms from Sicily sit alongside Cassina armchairs, Vico Magistretti lighting, Fornasetti wallpapers, and handcrafted contemporary furnishings, creating spaces that feel collected over generations rather than professionally staged. Rich but never excessive, every room possesses its own distinct personality.
Art at Home
Art is woven naturally into everyday life at Crossing Condotti. Historic oil paintings share walls with contemporary works by artists including Sergio Vanni, Wetfloor, Benedetta Mori Ubaldini, and Beatrice Spadea, creating unexpected conversations between Rome’s artistic past and present. Rather than functioning as decoration, the artworks contribute to the feeling that guests are staying inside a lived-in residence where culture forms part of daily life. Sculptures, handmade objects, carefully selected prints, and artisan pieces appear throughout the property, reinforcing its quiet, residential sophistication. The result feels effortlessly authentic rather than curated for effect.
Rooms Designed for Living
Each room and suite has been individually composed, combining elegant antiques with contemporary comforts that never compete with the building’s historic character. Luxurious Italian linens, Nespresso machines, carefully chosen colour palettes, generous bathrooms, and beautifully integrated technology provide modern convenience while preserving the calm atmosphere that defines the property. Several suites add thoughtful touches including chromotherapy hammams, while larger apartments offer fully equipped living spaces for guests wishing to experience Rome at a slower pace. Throughout, craftsmanship and comfort remain the priority, allowing every room to feel both refined and deeply personal.
Living Like a Roman
Crossing Condotti deliberately avoids many of the conventions of traditional luxury hotels. Instead of formal restaurants and elaborate public spaces, guests share an elegant pantry kitchen decorated with iconic Fornasetti wallpaper, where morning espresso, afternoon refreshments, or an evening aperitivo become part of the experience. The philosophy is simple: step outside and discover Rome’s finest cafés, trattorias, wine bars, and boutiques just moments away. With the Spanish Steps, Via Condotti, the Trevi Fountain, and countless galleries, restaurants, and historic landmarks all within walking distance, the city itself becomes an extension of the hotel. Attentive hosts complete the experience by offering highly personalised recommendations, helping guests discover both celebrated landmarks and the quieter corners known mainly to locals.
Why It Works
Crossing Condotti proves that true luxury often comes through intimacy rather than scale. By combining the elegance of an eighteenth-century Roman palazzo with exceptional contemporary design, carefully curated art, and deeply personal hospitality, it offers an experience that feels both timeless and refreshingly modern. Quiet, cultured, and beautifully understated, it captures the essence of la dolce vita with remarkable confidence.
