Thompson Rome opens: Hyatt's Thompson Hotels brand debuts in Italy

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced on 27 October 2026 that Thompson Rome has opened, the first Italian hotel of the Thompson Hotels brand. It sits in a reimagined 1940s landmark building on Via delle Botteghe Oscure in central Rome, near Piazza Venezia; according to the release, the Roman Forum, the Pantheon and the Colosseum are within walking distance.

Rooms and design • 69 guestrooms and suites, 19 of them suites (including options with patios or terraces and the 104 sq m Thompson Suite with an 80 sq m private terrace) • the design draws on the building's 1940s character; a marble staircase was restored and a sculptural wall and inlaid floor by artist Gio Pomodoro were preserved • works by artists of the Scuola Romana and Scuola di Piazza del Popolo, plus a rotating artist-in-residence programme

Dining and experiences • LYVE Restaurant: contemporary Mediterranean cuisine led by Executive Chef Fabio Fioravanti • LYVE Rooftop: rooftop cocktails, aperitivi and sharing plates • Lobby Lounge: coffee, light fare and cocktails through the day • year-round programme of culinary workshops and tastings, and the photography-led "Empire of Light" experience from the seventh floor

What this means for travellers Visitors planning a trip to Rome have a new central option, and stays are eligible for World of Hyatt benefits. Reservations are available at hyatt.com/thompson-hotels (property code ROMTH). The release gives no room rates or promotions, so no prices are quoted here.