"Swish Italian townhouse of fourteen suites, beautifully furnished by the Ferragamo family and a stroll to the Spanish Steps."
Portrait Suites is the first foray into Rome for the Ferragamo family’s Lungarno Hotels and by far the most fabulous of their collection of achingly hipboutique hotels. Sketches, photos and memorabilia from the archive of celebrity cobbler and capo di famiglia Salvatore Ferragamo line the walls beside portraits of his impossibly glamorous muses who included Maria Callas, Liz Taylor, Audrey Hepburn and Sofia Loren.
The fourteen suites are temporary homes to megastars and the seriously wealthy when in Rome and the super-efficient staff are well-versed in their need for privacy. But what sets Portrait Suites apart from other Rome boutique hotels is the incredible attention to detail, a fitting testament to the craftsmanship of Italy’s top purveyor of luxury footwear.
The facilities
The knockout roof terrace (reached via the boarskin leather-lined lift) is the Portrait Suites’ most impressive space. With its open fire, sumptuous sofas, comprehensive cocktail menu and stunning views over the Spanish Steps, we’re sure Salvatore’s glamorous muses would have approved of this boutique hotel.
The rooms
Designer Michele Bonan (who also created the look of the other Lungarno Hotels and the sumptuous interiors of JK Capri) has surpassed himself at Portrait Suites. Blond hardwood flooring, elegant pin-striped carpeting and grey-grained Wenge wood wall panels are offset by silk curtains and cashmere throws in soft lilac, pink and pistachio green. Exquisite lighting, kitchenettes with proper coffee machines, unobtrusive plasma screens and iPod docks make the suites feel more like luxury apartments than boutique hotel rooms. Generous storage is designed for those who travel with an extensive wardrobe and bathrooms are clad in creamy Carrera marble and full-length mirrors, and the two top suites even have
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Address: Via Bocca di Leone 23, 00187, Rome, Italy
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Address: Via Bocca di Leone 23, 00187, Rome, Italy
Booking info
Arrival:
Sat 30 Aug 2008
Departure: Sun 31 Aug 2008
No. adults: 2
Departure: Sun 31 Aug 2008
No. adults: 2
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Who stays here
Tourists wanting a Spanish Steps location
Come for
- The amazing location opposite the Spanish Steps
- The views from the rooftop terrace bar
- Rooms 51 and 52 which have small saunas
- Self-catering - mini-kitchenettes in each suite
- Unlimited drinks (except champagne) from the mini-bar for €20
Not suitable for
- Five-star hotel amenities (although we do recommend the limited concierge service)
- Studio rooms are on the small side
Awards
"Hot List," Conde Nast Traveller 07; "Coolest New Hotels in the World," Conde Nast Traveller 07
Children
The hotel can add extra beds to the rooms for children are offer baby cots for smaller children. Babysitting services can be arranged through the concierge.
Eating in
Breakfast, served in your room or on the terrace, is the only meal available
