Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel

9.5/10 GUEST SCORE

Waldorf Astoria's Roman flagship — hilltop property with La Pergola, Rome's only three-Michelin-star restaurant.

BrandWaldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
DestinationRome
RegionEurope
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingUrban
Best ForF&B-driven travelers prioritizing La Pergola access, families seeking pool and tennis amenities unavailable at historic-center properties, repeat Rome visitors who have done the Hassler and Eden rotations.
PrivacyStandard
ServiceFull Concierge
ButlerOn-Request
Private PoolNone

Rome Cavalieri opened as a Waldorf Astoria property on Monte Mario, the hilltop north of Vatican City with panoramic views across the city. The property runs at urban-resort scale with indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, and the Cavalieri Grand Spa Club — amenities rare in central Rome's hotel

Key Features

Dining

Signature Experience

Dinner at La Pergola on the rooftop terrace — the three-Michelin-star experience with panoramic city views that has held its stars since 2005.

La Pergola's three Michelin stars and the hilltop setting with pools and tennis courts — amenities that don't exist at Rome's historic-center luxury hotels. The Forbes Five-Star recognition places it in rare company for the city.

Signature Suite: Penthouse Suite

Private rooftop terrace with Jacuzzi, panoramic city views, luxurious furnishings, original artworks

Accolades

Forbes Five-Star, Condé Nast Traveler Gold List 2024

Vibe: Hilltop, Three-Star-Dining, Art-Collection, Urban-Resort

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Featured In Our Collections

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is featured in 4 of our curated collections:

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When to Visit Rome

Best time: September to October has pleasant weather and thinner crowds.

Demand: Luxury travellers flock during peak summer months and major holidays.

Pricing: Pricing peaks during summer and holiday seasons.

Insider tip: Book private tours of popular sites early morning or evening.

Avoid: Avoid peak summer months of July and August.

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