Rome · Italy
Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Hilltop grandeur above Rome with three Michelin stars and panoramic city views.
Overview
Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, occupies one of the most commanding positions in the Italian capital — on Monte Mario, with panoramic views across Rome to St Peter's Basilica and beyond. The hotel houses La Pergola, the only three-Michelin-star restaurant in Rome, and its combination of grand scale, art collection, and hilltop setting makes it the most complete luxury hotel in the city for a golf trip.
It suits groups and larger parties who want the full Rome resort experience alongside access to Marco Simone and the Lazio golf circuit. The hotel's scale means it handles groups with the same efficiency it brings to individual stays, and the combination of La Pergola, the pool, and the panoramic setting gives non-golfers a programme that rivals the golf itself.
Why We Recommend It & How It Fits
Why We Recommend It
La Pergola — Three Michelin Stars
The only three-Michelin-star restaurant in Rome is on site. Chef Heinz Beck's La Pergola is one of the great dining experiences in Italy, and its terrace views across the city make it a defining evening of any Rome stay.
Hilltop Position and Views
The Monte Mario position gives panoramic views across Rome that no other hotel in the city can match. The pool terrace, with St Peter's Basilica on the horizon, is one of the great hotel settings in Europe.
Art Collection
The hotel houses one of the finest private art collections in Rome, with works by Tiepolo, Meissen porcelain, and Flemish tapestries throughout the public spaces. It is as much a cultural experience as a hotel stay.
Non-Golfer Appeal
La Pergola, the pool, the art collection, and the panoramic setting give non-golfers a programme that rivals the golf. The hotel's shuttle service connects to the city centre, and Rome's cultural richness is easily accessible.
Itinerary Strength
Works well as the Rome anchor in a two-base itinerary, or as a standalone base for the Lazio golf circuit. The hotel's scale makes it particularly well suited to larger groups and corporate golf trips.
How It Fits Into a Heritage Itinerary
The Grand Rome Stay
The natural choice for groups who want the full Rome luxury experience. La Pergola, the panoramic pool, and the art collection make it a destination in its own right, alongside the Lazio golf circuit.
A Larger Group Rome Base
The hotel's scale means it handles groups of 12 or more with ease. Private dining at La Pergola and flexible tee time arrangements make it well suited to corporate and society golf.
A Three-Michelin-Star Dining Experience
For groups where the dining experience is as important as the golf, La Pergola is the defining evening of any Rome stay. The terrace views and wine cellar are unmatched in the city.
A Mixed-Party Rome Itinerary
The pool, spa, and art collection give non-golfers a complete programme. The hotel's shuttle service connects to the city centre, and Rome's cultural richness is easily accessible.
This is the most complete luxury hotel in Rome for a golf trip that wants the full city experience. La Pergola, the panoramic pool, and the art collection make it compelling for non-golfers, while the hilltop position gives efficient access to Marco Simone and the Lazio circuit. For larger groups, it is the natural Rome anchor.
Rooms, Dining & Wellness
Rooms & Suites
Rooms and suites are finished to the Waldorf Astoria standard throughout, with many offering panoramic views across Rome. The Presidential Suite is one of the most celebrated hotel suites in Italy. The overall aesthetic is one of grand Italian luxury — marble, silk, and a scale that befits the hilltop setting.
Dining & Atmosphere
La Pergola is the centrepiece — three Michelin stars, a terrace with panoramic Rome views, and a wine cellar of over 60,000 bottles. The hotel also offers more casual dining options, including the pool restaurant and the Tiepolo Bar, which is a natural gathering point for groups before and after a day on the course.
Spa, Wellness & Leisure
The outdoor pool with panoramic Rome views is one of the great hotel pool settings in Europe. The spa is comprehensive, with a full range of treatments and thermal facilities. The combination of pool, spa, and hilltop setting gives non-golfers a complete programme that is hard to match in Rome.
Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Official Website
For full property details and further information about Rome Cavalieri
Position & Access
Location & Access
Rome Cavalieri sits on Monte Mario, with panoramic views across Rome. Marco Simone Golf & Country Club is approximately 30 minutes by road, Olgiata Golf Club is 25 minutes, and Rome Fiumicino Airport is approximately 35 minutes.
Courses Within Reach
Arrivals & Transfers
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is approximately 35 minutes by road. The hotel's hilltop position on Monte Mario is slightly outside the city centre, but the hotel's shuttle service connects to the main sights. Direct flights operate from most major UK and European airports.
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Plan Your Rome Golf Stay
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