Why book?
JdV by Hyatt’s first Italian foray is shaking up Rome’s straight-laced Villa Borghese with a destination rooftop bar and eye-catching contemporary design.
Set the scene
The Tribune may be in one of Rome’s more traditional neighborhoods, but its design reflects where the hotel brand wants to go. Since opening in 2021, The Tribune has become a smart meeting point for a local, cool crowd who are drawn to its spacious interior, Art Deco design, velvet couches, and rooftop bar. In the summertime, the Terrazza Borghese restaurant is particularly special, with a menu of Roman classics and sweeping, uninterrupted views across Villa Borghese.
The backstory
JdV by Hyatt is a collection of independent hotels inspired by their local neighborhood. In opening near Via Veneto, they’ve taken inspiration from Rome’s original coffee houses where Rome’s artists, intellectuals, and writers gathered to attend literary salons and exchange ideas. From the outside, there’s nothing too exciting about its building. But inside is bursting with energy, bright walls, and conversation starters like big, blow-up prints of Fellini’s Rome everywhere you look.
The rooms
Rooms are spacious, with bright lights, big mirrors, and sweeping views over Rome. The decor is contemporary, with plenty of geometric edges and dark furnishings. There are black and white photos and sculptures that double as book ends and a kettle with a selection of teas (a rarity in Italian hotels).
Food and drink
The Terrazza Borghese draws a local crowd for its well-priced lunches (pizzas, pastas, and a good kids menu) and green views over Villa Borghese. Kick back and debrief the day at Bubbles, the cocktail bar where the wine list is well-curated, and the in-house cocktails are surprisingly strong.
The neighborhood/area
The hotel’s street is quiet, but the rest of the neighborhood is lively, with a clutch of independent boutiques, cafés, and delis–the perfect place to see Romans going about their daily lives. Stroll for five minutes and you’re at Villa Borghese, or head east towards the Tiber and Castel Sant Angelo. The upscale hipster neighborhood of Salario is just a 10-minute walk east, as is MACRO, Rome’s modern art museum.
The service
Staff are helpful but unobtrusive. They’ll call you a cab if you need one but won’t come to help if you don’t go ask.
Anything left to mention?
Rates are a bargain by Rome standards, so if you’re on your third or fourth trip to Rome and looking to stay outside the main tourist areas, this is your place.
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