The First Dolce - Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Rome

The First Dolce - Preferred Hotels & Resorts - A 5-star boutique hotel on Via del Corso with Saint Laurent marble bathrooms and panoramic city views

Set in a 19th-century building designed by architect Giuseppe Valadier, The First Dolce - Preferred Hotels & Resorts offers 23 suites and guest rooms on Via del Corso, one of Rome's most iconic shopping streets, minutes from the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain. Rooms feature Saint Laurent marble bathrooms with walk-in rain showers, hydrotherapy bathtubs, and steam cabins; some include private balconies overlooking Via del Corso or quiet courtyards. VELO serves an all-day menu of Mediterranean dishes, while Aquolina, the Michelin-starred rooftop restaurant, provides tasting menus by Chef Daniele Lippi alongside panoramic city views. The hotel offers Technogym equipment in suites, a 24-hour front desk, and complimentary shuttle service to its sister property, The Pavilions Rome. Landmarks such as Piazza del Popolo and the Roman Forum are within a 1-2 km radius.

Pros

Located on Via del Corso, within walking distance of major attractions like the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain

Rooftop Michelin-starred restaurant (Aquolina) with panoramic city views

Saint Laurent marble bathrooms with high-end amenities including hydrotherapy bathtubs and steam cabins

Complimentary shuttle service to sister property The Pavilions Rome

Technogym fitness equipment available in suites

Cons

Valet parking costs €55 per night

Smaller guest rooms start at 22 m²