Mandarin Oriental Signs Fifth Luxury Hotel in Italy

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(21/05/24)
 Mandarin Oriental has signed and agreement with
Merope Asset Management, a prime Italian Real Estate investment
and development company, for the group’s fifth hotel in Italy.

Complementing existing properties in Milan and
Lake Como, as well as the recent announcements of Cortina and
Porto Cervo, the Mandarin Oriental, Rome will be housed in ten
19th-century villas, originally built as homes for prosperous
Romans, surrounded by lush landscaped gardens.

Scheduled to open in 2026, the luxury hotel will
be located between Via Piemonte
and Via Sallustiana within The Gardens of Sallust, an ancient
Roman archaeological site featuring magnificent landscaping and
historic charm.

Many of Rome’s cultural heritage sites and premium
retail and leisure offerings, including Via Veneto, the Spanish
Steps, Trevi Fountain, Roman Forum and Piazza Navona will be
easily accessible from the hotel.

“The ten villas, nestled into a
serene, secular park, are among the most spectacular properties in
Rome,” said Pietro Croce, Founder and CEO
of Merope Asset Management. “We are honoured to be partnering with Mandarin Oriental on
this once in a life time project. Working in tandem with the local
public administration, we trust we will be able to deliver a truly
unique experience for our beautiful capital city.”

The villas will accommodate 108 guestrooms and
suites, offering views of the gardens or the city’s
landmarks, with many of the suites boasting private gardens and
terraces.

The
interior design will be curated by Gilles
& Boissier, the French design duo who have won accolades for their
sophisticated and contemporary interiors, including Mandarin
Oriental, Marrakech and Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid.

Dining
options at the hotel will be designed by DimoreStudio with landscaping by Parc
Nouveau.

Facilities are expected to include six restaurants and bars
– including an expansive rooftop terrace, a spa with six treatment
rooms, fitness facilities, indoor and outdoor pools, as well as a
choice of flexible meeting and event spaces.

“Rome is home to many historical and architectural
treasures and a destination of choice for luxury travellers. We
will take the same meticulous approach in Rome as we have with our
other historic properties, ensuring that we honour and respect
local artisanal craftsmanship and Roman cultural heritage, while
incorporating the finest luxury, contemporary comfort,
sustainability standards and the legendary service for which
Mandarin Oriental is renowned. We are delighted to be extending
the Mandarin Oriental brand in Italy and look forward to working
with our partners to create a truly unique landmark in the heart
of the city” said Laurent Kleitman, Group Chief Executive of
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.

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