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Forbes
06-06-2025
- Forbes
Next-Level Room Service: 7 Hotels With Extraordinary In-Room Dining
Room service has long been a hallmark of hotel luxury, but in today's ultra-competitive hospitality landscape, some hotels are going off-menu and thinking outside the box. Room service isn't what it used to be getty Perched high above Central Park South, Preferred Hotels & Resorts' member Park Lane New York is a reimagined icon in the heart of Manhattan, offering cinematic views of the skyline and a bold new take on modern luxury. It's also home to one of the city's most extravagant in-room experiences: the Caviar Hotline. Guests simply dial '5' from their room phone, and a decadent spread of Bemka Royal Ossetra Caviar arrives at their door, alongside all the traditional trimmings like crème fraîche, blinis, and even chicken nuggets. Set in a grand townhouse near the Spanish Steps, Portrait Roma is a quietly opulent boutique hotel known for impeccable service and postcard-worthy views of the Trinità dei Monti. It also has a genius take on in-room dining: instead of one hotel restaurant, guests can sample dishes from over 15 of Rome's best eateries (including Michelin-starred Il Pagliaccio; Enoteca La Torre Aroma; and Zia) all without leaving their suite. Nobu Hotels have always blurred the line between luxury lifestyle and culinary prestige, thanks to their legendary founder chef Nobu Matsuhisa. At every Nobu Hotel worldwide, guests can enjoy the restaurant's most iconic dishes—miso black cod, rock shrimp tempura, and yellowtail sashimi—all served right in their room. At Nobu Hotel London Portman Square, things go even further with the 'Nobu All Night' menu, available from 10:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Tucked away on Phuket's lush northwestern coast, Trisara is known for its privacy, palm-fringed villas and serene sea views, but it's also quietly revolutionizing the idea of in-villa dining. Their newest concept is a bespoke Cultural Street Market brought directly to you. Guests are treated to live food stations replicating the sights, sounds, and scents of a traditional Thai street market with stalls dishing out made-to-order Phad Thai, green papaya salad, satay skewers, tropical fruit platters, and coconut ice cream. With its hilltop setting, lush gardens and rare art collection, Rome Cavalieri, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel, feels every bit the Roman emperor's playground, and for those who want to feast like Caligula, the hotel offers an in-room Imperial Breakfast that's more like a tasting menu than a morning meal. This lavish 15-course spread includes Sicilian citrus lobster, black truffle scrambled eggs, tuna tartare on pineapple carpaccio, and canapés with everything from fried yolks to bottarga. Whether enjoyed in bed or on a private balcony, it's the ultimate way to start your day in the Eternal City. Located along Vietnam's Cam Ranh coast, Alma Resort is rethinking guests' morning coffee order with its immersive in-room Vietnamese coffee service. Here, a barista pedals up to your pavilion by bicycle, ready to handcraft your perfect brew in front of you. Choose from iced black or white coffee; bạc xỉu (Vietnamese style coffee, with more milk than coffee); or savory-sweet salted coffee. The experience is a nod to Vietnam's rich coffee heritage, as the country is the world's second-largest coffee exporter after Brazil. Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, The Brecon is a new chalet-style retreat known for its Wes Anderson design and all-inclusive service (a rarity in the Swiss Alps). Each night, post-ski and pre-dinner, the hotel's bartender makes the rounds with an old-fashioned bar cart, knocking on guests' doors to offer freshly made cocktails or a coupe of champagne. Both unexpected and endearing, this après room service trolley tradition has become so beloved that many guests make a point to be in their rooms at cocktail hour just to catch the moment.
The Independent
29-01-2025
- The Independent
The best hotels in Rome for location and value for money
No matter how many times I visit, I never tire of Rome. Each new trip delivers something new to discover – be it a museum, a fresco, an eccentric bar or a tempting gelateria. With its changing hotel scene, visitors now have far more choice than ever before, from cosy B&Bs, stylish suites and fashionable boutique retreats that give the traditional establishments some healthy competition. This isn't a cheap destination though, and the places that offer the best value tend to get booked up quickly. Try and book well in advance, or visit out of season – Italy' s capital has a , even in December. Whenever you decide to visit, here's a selection of hotels in Rome that will suit all budgets. Best hotels in Rome At a glance 1. Portrait Roma Hotel Neighbourhood: Piazza di Spagna More of a collection of chic suites than a traditional hotel, Portrait Roma sits above the Ferragamo store on Via Condotti, the city's most famous designer shopping street. It makes for a stylish bolthole – the decor all muted neutrals enlivened with pops of colour, sketches of Ferragamo's covetable shoes on the walls, sleek kitchenettes and all the modern tech you could wish for. Just a short walk from the Spanish Steps, it also has an exclusive rooftop bar and terrace where you can take breakfast or sip aperitivos. 2. J.K. Place Roma Hotel Neighbourhood: Piazza di Spagna It's the attention to detail that has given this boutique townhouse a loyal following. It mingles luxury style – all onyx, antiques and glamorous marbled bathrooms – with a relaxing home-from-home feel. Rooms have free mini-bars as well as Bose sound systems, dining is unstuffy with an all-day cafe that serves gourmet burgers and sandwiches, and there's even a library where you can flick through glossy books on fashion and art. 3. The Inn at the Roman Forum Neighbourhood: Centro Storico Traditional wooden beams and rich fabrics give the rooms at this luxury hideaway a cosy feeling, while the rooftop terrace offers fine views of some of central Rome 's most famous landmarks. But what really sets this hotel apart is the fact that it has a 2,000 year old cryptoporticus (a stone gallery with engravings) in the cellar. Discovered in the late 19th century, it once stood between a densely populated part of Rome and the Imperial Forum – the remains of which are just a short stroll away. 4. Margutta 19 Hotel Neighbourhood: Villa Borghese It only opened a few years ago, but this converted palazzo has already gained a reputation as a classy retreat. Tucked away on Via Margutta – known as the artists' street as it was once home to the likes of Stravinsky, Picasso and Fellini – it has a chic, uncluttered style. The restaurant serves Italian classics, rooms are decorated in soothing neutral shades and, unusually for Rome, there's a secluded garden which helps you feel tranquil and pleasantly snoozy. 5. Generator Rome Hotel Neighbourhood: Esquilino If you're after cheap but stylish accommodation in Rome, then this hip hostel in a converted chain hotel should fit the bill. It has a mix of private rooms with en-suite bathrooms, all decorated in an unfussy contemporary style, as well as some shared dormitories. There's a cosy bar and lounge, as well as a cafe for fuelling up on espresso. It's ideal if you're touring as the hostel has luggage storage facilities and is about 10 minutes' walk from Termini railway station. 6. Boutique Hotel Campo de'Fiori Neighbourhood: Centro Storico This ivy-clad hotel is still independently owned and makes a charming love-nest, with its traditional mix of antiques, coffered ceilings and rich red fabrics. It's centrally located so you can soak up the lively atmosphere of the nearby market and stroll hand-in-hand to take loved-up selfies by the Trevi fountain. The high point, both literally and figuratively, is the rooftop terrace which offers panoramic views of the Roman skyline. 7. Hassler Roma Hotel Neighbourhood: Piazza di Spagna They've been looking after celebrities and (well-heeled) civilians at The Hassler for over a century, and this luxury hotel by the Spanish Steps serves up a reliable mix of tradition, opulence and excellent service. Its appeal to foodies lies in Imagò, its Michelin-starred restaurant. Set on the sixth floor offering stunning city views, the restaurant run by chef Andrea Antonini champions Roman and Italian food but also gives a taste of other lands. 8. Donna Camilla Savelli Hotel Neighbourhood: Trastevere This former convent has been converted into a comfortable hotel, but still oozes serenity with its own church, garden courtyard and vaulted ceilings. Rooms are chic but simple and breakfast, which you can eat in the garden, includes a feast of vegan treats. The building was designed by baroque master Borromini and sits in the heart of Trastevere, a wonderful maze of cobbled streets and courtyards just across the Tiber from Rome's main historic centre. 9. Rocco Forte Hotel de Russie Neighbourhood: Piazza di Spagna Designer Olga Polizzi gave this hotel a classy feeling, merging traditional style with art deco flourishes. Although it's close to the Spanish Steps, one of Rome's tourist honeypots, the hotel feels like an oasis of calm – thanks in no small part to its secluded garden. You can dine out there on hot summer nights, or sip a cocktail and people-watch on the private piazza at the Stravinskij Bar. There's a sleek spa too, with a salt hydropool and a Finnish sauna – well, you can't neglect la bella figura in Rome after all. 10. Buonanotte Garibaldi Hotel Neighbourhood: Trastevere There are just three rooms at this lovely little B&B run by Luisa Longo, who lives and works here. She works with textiles, particularly silks and satins, which she has used to give each room a distinctive bohemian feel. All the rooms are en-suite and you can take breakfast on the little patio, before you set off for a day's sightseeing. 11. Chapter Roma Hotel Neighbourhood: Regola It's just a few minutes' walk from the Pantheon, ancient Rome's temple to all the gods, yet this new hotel is a contemporary hideaway with a distinctly earthly vibe. It stands on Via di Santa Maria de'Calderari ('Street of the Blacksmiths') and the interiors reflect the area's industrial heritage – but with a luxurious twist. The bedrooms have bare brick walls, designer furniture and Marshall Bluetooth speakers, while the lobby bar's an edgy mix of modern art and metalwork. There's even a healthy salad and juice bar – handy if you've sampled too many pizzas. 12. Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Hotel Neighbourhood: Quirinale There's a sumptuous freshness to the rooms at this five-star hotel – decorated in soft neutral shades, they're a modern mix of brocades and big mirrors, plumped pillows and marble bathrooms. But it's the whisper of history that sets it apart. One section of the building was once a granary, built in the 16th century for Pope Clementine, while down in the basement you can peep at the remains of the Diocletian Baths which date back to 298AD. The hotel tops off this historic splendour with a rooftop pool, from which you can enjoy panoramic views of the ancient city. 13. Rome Cavalieri Hotel Neighbourhood: Trionfale This resort hotel is set in 15 acres of parkland and takes sustainability seriously; it was the first in Rome to gain Green Key certification, monitoring its CO2 emissions, working with associations to support disadvantaged communities and even recycling leftover soap bars and serving hot meals from excess banquet food. Not that there's likely to be much left over here – the restaurant, La Pergola headed by chef Heinz Beck, has three Michelin stars.
