Eitch Borromini | Palazzo Pamphilj

Set in the baroque Palazzo Pamphjli in one of the worlds most famous squares, Romes Eitch Borromini has one foot in the 17th century and the other firmly in the here and now. The result is a five-star time travelling experience where yesteryear collides with the present. Romance oozes from every inch of this family-run endeavour whose rooftop terrace takes in an iconic scene of historic Rome: Piazza Navona. As the hotels namesake suggests, each of its six floors were constructed by the acclaimed architect Francesco Borromini. They are brimming with intricate frescoes and pop/contemporary art exhibitions on loan from Borromini Art Gallery. A mesmerising open-air terrace is tucked between the bell tower and the dome of Santa Agnese church and the first floor is home to the Pamphili private library lined with famous and rare books and manuscripts. Eitch Borromini feels like a private palace and movie set (reminiscent of La Grande Bellezza by Paolo Sorrentino) and it has unbeatable 36...