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Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Rome, Italy · Waldorf Astoria · High Luxury
Rome Cavalieri occupies a 15-acre private Mediterranean park atop Monte Mario, the highest hill within Rome's modern city limits, a promontory medieval pilgrims called Mons Gaudii, the Mount of Joy, upon their first sight of St. Peter's Basilica. The hotel was inaugurated in 1963 by Conrad Hilton himself, at the height of Rome's Dolce Vita era, with views across the Vatican dome. Its 370 rooms include suites noted for interiors by Karl Lagerfeld. La Pergola, led by chef Heinz Beck, has held three Michelin stars continuously, the only restaurant in Rome to do so.
- 370 rooms
- Opened 1963
- Neighborhood: Montemario/Trionfale
- Rooms from 538 sq ft (50 m²)
- Architect: Mid-century modern resort design; historic hillside villa setting
- Interiors: Karl Lagerfeld (suite interiors noted on official site)
About Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
- The hotel's fine-dining centerpiece, La Pergola, led by chef Heinz Beck, holds three Michelin stars amid the property's museum-like suites featuring art and rare furnishings.
History
Rome Cavalieri is a Waldorf Astoria resort hotel in Rome that the official Hilton site presents as a five-star luxury property with a large park setting, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, and the Cavalieri Grand Spa Club. The hotel’s current branded identity is Waldorf Astoria, and Hilton highlights its fine-dining centerpiece La Pergola, led by chef Heinz Beck. The property is known for its expansive landscaped grounds, panoramic city views, and museum-like suites featuring art, rare furnishings, and private balconies.
Inaugurated in 1963 by Conrad Hilton himself at the height of Rome's own Dolce Vita era, the property operates as a secluded urban resort with panoramic views across the Vatican dome and the entire Roman skyline, a three-Michelin-star restaurant at La Pergola, and a complimentary shuttle connecting guests to Piazza Barberini and the historic center.
The setting
Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, occupies a 15-acre private Mediterranean park on Via Alberto Cadlolo atop Monte Mario — at 139 metres the highest hill within the modern city limits, a promontory that medieval pilgrims arriving on the Via Francigena called Mons Gaudii, the Mount of Joy, upon their first sight of St. Peter's Basilica rising beyond the Tiber. Inaugurated in 1963 by Conrad Hilton himself at the height of Rome's own Dolce Vita era, the property operates as a secluded urban resort with panoramic views across the Vatican dome and the entire Roman skyline, a three-Michelin-star restaurant at La Pergola, and a complimentary shuttle connecting guests to Piazza Barberini and the historic center. 4.7 km from Piazza Navona. 7 km from Roman Forum.
Restaurants and bars
- La Pergola — Restaurant · Mediterranean · Chef Heinz Beck · Three MICHELIN Stars
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hammam
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Tennis
- Fine dining
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
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