7 HOTELS TO RELIVE THE GLORIES OF THE DOLCE VITA

"La Dolce Vita" is a 1960 film directed by Federico Fellini, winner of the Palme D "Oro at the 13th Cannes Film Festival and the Oscar for costumes. A film which then inspired many directors, but also a film that consecrated a carefree lifestyle and dedicated to worldly pleasures, which had Rome, the mythical eternal city, as its fulcrum.

To relive the glories of this period, characterized by a real economic boom, we have selected 7 hotels that, with their settings and their magical position, will transport you directly to those unforgettable atmospheres.

1 - Jumeirah Grand Hotel Via Veneto

Located in Via Veneto, the street made famous by the film, and a stone's throw from Largo Federico Fellini, director of the film, the luxurious Jumeirah Grand Hotel Via Veneto is located in a historic building with a rooftop terrace overlooking Villa Borghese and Porta Pinciana. Decorated in Art Deco style, it boasts Murano glass chandeliers, crystal ceilings and travertine marble stairs.
eDreams offers a 3-night stay in a superior double room starting from 561 Euro per person.

2 - Hotel Majestic

You know Jep Gambardella, the character played by Toni Servillo in the film "The Great Beauty"? If you feel like him and want to relive at least a little the glories of the Dolce Vita that no longer exists, but which has left important traces, take a trip to the Hotel Majestic in Rome, at number 50 in via Veneto: a hotel with an imposing and important history, which from its birth in 1889 (the first hotel built on this street) to today, passing through the apex of fame in the twenties, has hosted princes, actors and stars, becoming an icon of the Dolce Vita Roman when some scenes of the famous film were shot there in 1960.

3 - The Westin Excelsior Rome

Symbol of the 1960s Dolce Vita told by director Fellini, here “paparazzi”, Hollywood stars and divas of the times faced each other in the light of the flashes in front of its entrance on Via Veneto. When Marcello and Sylvia return to the Excelsior hotel, Robert is waiting for them, half asleep in his car. In front of the entrance to the hotel, he confronts his girlfriend with a slap in the face and punches Marcello, knocking him down, while the paparazzi document everything.
With Kayak.it rates start from 251 euros per night.

4 - Ambasciatori Palace Hotel

Still along the elegant and refined Via Veneto, the Ambasciatori Palace Hotel features luxury rooms that boast fine fabrics and an elegant dining room decorated with beautiful works of art. A few minutes walk from the Trevi Fountain and Villa Borghese, it is the ideal hotel to retrace the streets of the Roman Dolce Vita, amidst art, culture, cinema and taste.
eDreams offers a 3-night stay in a superior double room starting from 348 euros per person.

5 - The First Luxury Art Hotel Rome

A few minutes walk from Piazza del Popolo, the place where after the classic photos of the paparazzi Marcello Mastroianni brings Anouk Aimee, who in the film plays the part of the elegant and fickle Maddalena lover of Marcello, is The First Luxury Art Hotel Rome , a boutique hotel nestled in the center of the Eternal City and equipped with a spectacular panoramic terrace on the top floor.
With Kayak.it the rates start from 310 euros per night.

6 - Aleph Hotel Rome

A few minutes from the famous Trevi Fountain, inside which the unforgettable kiss between Marcello Mastroianni and Anita Ekberg took place, and from the Spanish Steps, is the Aleph Hotel Rome whose evocative interiors were designed by Adam D. Tihany. Finished with light accents of an eccentric style, aimed at intriguing its guests, this sought-after hotel features 96 luxurious rooms and suites, an inviting restaurant and an elegant bar, where late afternoon aperitifs will slowly immerse you in a lively evening atmosphere among friends.

7 - Rome Marriott Grand Hotel Flora

You can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Dolce Vita also at the Marriott Grand Hotel Flora in Rome, a refined and elegant building located at the top of Via Veneto, right next to the Villa Borghese Gardens and the ancient walls that surround the millenary historic center. The luxurious rooms feature classic furnishings, while the hotel bar is considered a popular meeting place in one of Rome's most exclusive neighborhoods.