Where it all began

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A private lounge with a relaxing and inviting atmosphere welcomes guests to the hotel, thanks to its imposing fireplace and bar area. Its distinctive features include the flooring, a tribute to the 1930s parquet of the Bulgari store in Via Condotti, and the immense wall-mounted bookcases.

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The rooftop terrace offers a breathtaking view of the center of Rome. Its landscape design was inspired by the gardens of ancient Roman villas and included the placement of over 200 vases with different varieties of plants and flowers.

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Vescom supplied two different pure silk textile wall coverings, Chandra Silk and Saray Silk, which were used for the rooms and some common spaces like the lounge and the library. Both materials highlight the characteristics of natural fibers and artisan techniques, expressing a classic and contemporary elegance. In this way, the wall coverings reinterpret the concept of luxury in an environment immersed in the history of Rome. | www.vescom.com

Craftsmanship and innovation in window and door frames | Courtesy of Bulgari Hotels & Resorts

Carretta104 was born from the union of artisan knowhow and technological innovation. This wooden frame can elegantly adapt to the rooms and suites of the Bulgari Hotel, like in the room characterized by yellow Brocatelle marble. The solution adopted by Carretta Serramenti is also a window with a deep section, which guarantees high acoustic and thermal performance. Its minimal thickness in the building front allows for more natural light. The window thus becomes a sort of frame for the Roman pano

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Starpool made important contributions to the creation of the spa, which, in the tradition of Roman baths, features two separate wellness programs for men and women. Starpool was responsible for the realization of the Finnish spa made of red cedar, a skin-purifying steam room (whose features echo and enhance those of hammam), and a special finely crushed ice waterfall whose benefits are related to the rebalancing of body temperature after exposure to heat. The technology evokes the cold landscape

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On the fifth floor of the structure, which overlooks both Via di Ripetta and Piazza Augusto Imperatore, the Bulgari Bar welcomes guests to its indoor lounge and outdoor terraces. Dictating its style is the sumptuous black marble bar counter surrounded by tall stools, as well as the walls with inlaid Italian walnut paneling and Venetian terrazzo floors with black marble inserts.

Mosaic art as a historical narrative | Courtesy of Bulgari Hotels & Resorts

The artistic mosaics found in spaces like the Bulgari Suite and the rooftop fountain were made by Friul Mosaic. The ones in the Bulgari Suite reproduce some of the designs present in Villa di Livia, in the archeological site of Prima Porta. The collaboration between Friul Mosaic’s workshop and ACPV Architects was crucial to the realization of the mosaics. The materials were selected by the architects, and the mosaics were produced with the revival of the ancient Roman technique. Hand-cut tessera

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Designed as an imperial residence, the 300-sq. m Bulgari Suite overlooks the Mausoleum of Augustus and includes a private kitchen, bar counter, and large dining room with a marble table.

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The Bulgari Suite has the potential to be expanded beyond its size by connecting with adjacent suites.

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The ceiling lighting rosettes enhance the ambiance and experience of the Bulgari Suite – tinged with gold, they make the evening lighting even more sophisticated.

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The master bedroom of the Bulgari Suite includes a bathtub made of a single block of arabesque Corchia marble. Its shape draws inspiration from the two tubs from the Baths of Caracalla, which are now located in the two fountains of Piazza Farnese.

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Champagne Bar is a calm space where the ambience is meant to be a tribute to the tradition of the garden fresco: the painting dissolves the physical limit of the walls and gives the illusion of being surrounded by lush nature.

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Fine marble and fabrics, design elements and mosaic rosettes allow the 12 deluxe suites of 81 sq. m each to express and narrate the Roman roots of Bulgari. The combination of craftsmanship and pursuit of luxury gives the spaces a charismatic style.

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There are four color palettes connected to the marbles, which give a unique identity to the rooms. Here, the yellow Brocatelle marble from the Middle East plays a leading role and recalls the maison’s pioneering use of the stone in its jewelry.

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The colored marble of the bathrooms dictates the entire color palette of the room, which extends to the fabrics and furnishings of the other spaces. Some bathroom walls have mosaic rosettes that reproduce the designs of vintage Bulgari signature brooches.

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Architecture, food, and wine blend together in the restaurant led by Niko Romito, highlighting both the elegance and typical flavors of the Italian tradition. The atmosphere is welcoming and refined thanks to the warmth created by the wraparound seating and the mahogany walls, and constantly evokes the history of Rome, like in the case of the opus incertum recalled by the patterns.

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The rooftop terrace offers a breathtaking view of the center of Rome. Its landscape design was inspired by the gardens of ancient Roman villas and included the placement of over 200 vases with different varieties of plants and flowers.

A union of performance and esthetics | Courtesy of Bulgari Hotels & Resorts

Thanks to its perfect combination of glass transparency and materiality, Secco Sistemi's OS2 integrated thermal break system, available in various versions including galvanized or stainless steel, was chosen for several areas of the hotel, starting with the entrance vestibule and bar. The minimal thicknesses of the profiles allow an abundance of natural light, and the quality of materials guarantees that performance is maintained over time. | www.seccosistemi.com

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The restaurant also offers a private dining room with eight places and a marble table. The walls feature padded upholstery that recalls Roman Renaissance palaces, depicting the 12 zodiac signs. Two glass blown ceiling lamps enhance the ambiance with warm lighting.