Opened as a hotel in 1889, Hotel Eden is regarded as the original luxury hotel in Rome. In September 2013, the property became part of the Dorchester Collection but not before it had cemented its place as one of the finest properties in Europe. Hotel Eden was the first in Rome to retain a lift, electricity, heating, and hot water – and to this day it stays ahead of the competition with a mixture of excellent service and world-class facilities. It has 98 rooms including 33 suites – every room designed in beautiful fashion – comfortable contemporary is the best way to describe them. The hotel has a Michelin-starred restaurant – La Terrazza and more casual dining at Il Giardino. They are both situated on the rooftop and command superb views of the Eternal City. The ground floor La Libreria bar is a favourite meeting place for locals and lovers. Located on the via Ludovisi, it is within walking distance to the Villa Borghese and Villa Medici. The spa offers every treatment you would expect from one of Rome’s finest and the hotel gym is fitted out with state-of-the-art equipment.