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A taste of Eden: the restored Hotel Eden in Rome

Dorchester Collection’s highly anticipated Eden Hotel opens in Rome. 

Lobby - Hotel Eden Rome 2017
April 2017 sees the reopening of one of Rome’s most famous and iconic hotels, Hotel Eden. Hotel Eden has a rich heritage and prominent location in the heart of Rome just a short stroll from the legendary Spanish Steps. The luxury hotel dates back to 1889 and throughout its illustrious history has welcomed royalty, dignitaries and numerous celebrities. Famed for its exquisite rooftop restaurant, diners enjoy spectacular views of the majestic St Peter’s Dome and across the Eternal City.

The revamped property offers 98 spacious guestrooms and suites and a a captivating food and drink concept with enhanced panoramic views across the Eternal City. Interior designers, Bruno Moinard and Claire Betaille of 4BI & Associates, together with Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku from Jouin Manku, were appointed to the project.

Hotel Eden is also introducing a new urban spa complete with four suites. The spa is featuring a fusion of pampering signature treatments and wellness offerings by Sonya Dakar and Officina Profumo – Farmaceutica diSanta Maria Novella, alongside a blow-dry bar and a manicure and pedicure space.

Moinard, who previously completed the redesign of some of the public spaces at Hôtel Plaza Athénée as well as The Grill at The Dorchester in 2014, has overseen the interior decoration of the lobby, rooms and suites, while Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku were entrusted with the restoration of the restaurants and bar on the sixth floor.

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“While it continues to rank as one of the top hotels in the world, the restoration programme will revitalise the property and lead it into its next chapter. Our vision is to create a property that will continue to enchant both local residents and international travellers alike and we cannot wait to welcome guests this spring,” commented General manager, Luca Virgilio.

Eden is part of the Dorchester Collection, a portfolio of the world’s foremost luxury hotels in Europe and the USA, each of which reflects the distinctive culture of its destination.

The current Dorchester Collection portfolio includes the following hotels (in order of them joining the group): The Dorchester, London; The Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills; Le Meurice, Paris; Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Paris; Hotel Principe diSavoia, Milan; Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles; Coworth Park, Ascot, UK; 45 Park Lane, London; Le Richemond, Geneva; and Hotel Eden, Rome.

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