Corinthia’s new hotel in central Rome has officially opened its doors and is welcoming its first guests.

The new hotel is set within the former Bank of Italy building on Piazza del Parlamento, right opposite the Italian Parliament.

It has 60 rooms, including 21 suites, as well as a spa within the former bank vault, inspired by ancient bathing rituals, and three dining venues – Virile, Piazzetta and Ocra Bar – curated by Italian celebrity chef Carlo Cracco.

Located in the neighbourhood of Campo Marzio, moments from the Pantheon, Roman Forum and Spanish Steps the property is owned by Reuben Brothers and is their second hotel to be operated by Corinthia Hotels.

Corinthia will retain all revenues, incur all operating costs and retain all profits after paying an agreed rent to the owners.

“The opening of the Corinthia in Rome is another milestone for our Group, with a 60-year tradition of hospitality further expanding to major cities and resorts worldwide, with more to come soon in Italy and beyond,” said Corinthia Group CEO Simon Naudi.

The 9,700 square-metre property was designed by Pio and Marcello Piacentini and constructed between 1913 and 1921. Carefully reimagined as a hotel, the project preserves the architectural integrity, from its monumental structure to its original 1920s frescoes.

The restoration was envisioned as a considered revival of the building’s architectural and cultural legacy.

Led by hospitality design studio GA, the structure has returned to its original proportions, stripped of later interventions and reinterpreted through rigorous historical and philological research, revealing mosaics, stuccoes, cornices, painted ceilings and marble detailing.

The symbolic heart of this rebirth is the former Council Chamber overlooking Palazzo Montecitorio, now transformed into the Theodoli Heritage Suite. It preserves the original 1920s frescoes by Giulio Bargellini and a ceiling by Guglielmo Janni – an allegorical map tracing the history of Italian currency.

The 60 rooms, including 21 suites, are designed as private residences within the building’s historic fabric.

Generous in proportion and filled with natural light, they feature high ceilings and large windows overlooking Rome or the inner courtyard.

Restored architectural details are paired with contemporary furnishings, creating a measured balance between heritage and modern comfort.

The suites express the hotel’s grand residential spirit.

From the duplex Campo Marzio Suites to the Chigi Suite with its sweeping rooftop terrace, from the Arte Suite to the Theodoli Heritage Suite, each offers a distinct interpretation of Roman character. The Aurea Penthouse crowns the collection - inspired by the Domus Aurea and designed for complete privacy above the city.

The Corinthia Spa, in the former bank vault, is an intimate, subterranean space shaped by water, mineral stone and softened light - a quiet counterpoint to the city above.

The treatment menu, developed in collaboration with Italian brand Seed to Skin and 111Skin London, combines botanical intelligence with clinical innovation in rituals focused on deep regeneration.

With signature treatments such as The Chrysalis and Reverse Signature Facial, the partnership with Seed to Skin brings international guests a distinctly Italian approach to wellness – marrying Tuscan botanicals with advanced performance.

“Corinthia Rome was created to be experienced,” says Danilo Zucchetti, Managing Director. “We invite the world to visit and fill this rediscovered building with vibrant energy. The authentic connection with Rome and its inhabitants is what matters most to us and is what makes the experience truly memorable, both for our guests from all over the world and for the Romans themselves”

International Hotel Investments plc (IHI) is currently undergoing a period of rapid expansion, with new hotels recently opened or set to open Budapest, Bucharest, New York City, Beverly Hills, Riyadh, Doha, Dubai and the Maldives.

In Malta, it is set to develop the former Ħal Ferħ site at Għajn Tuffieħa into a luxury wellness hotel project, complete with water suites.