Head-to-head · Rome
Bulgari or Corinthia?
Space is rare in central Rome, and these are the two exceptions I found. Both have a spa. The difference is the mood. Here is how I would choose.
Visited both · October 2026
Head-to-head · Rome
Space is rare in central Rome, and these are the two exceptions I found. Both have a spa. The difference is the mood. Here is how I would choose.
Visited both · October 2026
Spectacular. Base rooms the size of junior suites elsewhere, marble and mosaics, a lively, sophisticated scene, more bars and restaurants than I could count, and the biggest gym in Rome.
My Bulgari review →
Wow. A showstopper renovation, large rooms and a beautiful spa, across from parliament: incredibly safe, and quiet while still in the middle of everything.
My Corinthia review →
| Bulgari | Corinthia | |
|---|---|---|
| Where | Piazza Augusto Imperatore, next to the Mausoleum of Augustus | Piazza del Parlamento, across from parliament |
| Outside the door | Busy streets | Incredibly safe and quiet, still central |
| The feel | Very modern and lively, almost like an EDITION but more sophisticated | Grand new opening with a showstopper renovation |
| Rooms | Base rooms other hotels would call deluxe rooms or junior suites | Large and tastefully appointed |
| Room to ask for | Often the entry category; I’ll tell you when an upgrade is worth it | It is new and categories vary; I’ll steer you to the right one |
| Bathrooms | Marble and incredible mosaics | Onyx and marble |
| Spa and gym | The biggest gym I saw in Rome, plus a spa | A beautiful spa |
| Don’t miss | The rooftop bar, and a trattoria with €18 pastas | The showstopper renovation and the public spaces |
| Best for | Space, energy and great dining without leaving the hotel | Space, a real spa and a central, quiet base |
Work with me and you get Fora perks, plus someone who knows these hotels personally and personalizes your stay: I tell you whether the Bulgari’s base room is already enough, steer you through the Corinthia’s new room categories, and arrange your transfers from Fiumicino or Termini. Same rate as booking direct.
The Bulgari is lively, almost like an EDITION but much more sophisticated, with more places to eat and drink than I could count. If you want quiet and calm, it is not the one.
The Corinthia is across the street from parliament, so the area is incredibly safe, and quiet while still being in the middle of everything. I was blown away. I think it is truly a game changer for Rome.
If you want to stay in for dinner, drinks and a workout, pick the Bulgari. If you want a calm base and a beautiful spa, pick the Corinthia.
The Bulgari’s base rooms are what other hotels would sell as a deluxe room or a junior suite, so the entry rate already buys real space. You often don’t need to upgrade.
The Corinthia’s rooms are large and tastefully appointed, and some bedrooms open onto terraces. It is new, so room categories and views vary. Book with someone who knows it.
If you train on vacation, the Bulgari has the biggest gym I saw in Rome, massive and with serious equipment, plus a spa.
The Corinthia’s spa is beautiful, as are its public spaces, which are big enough that the hotel never feels crowded.
At the Bulgari, there is a beautiful rooftop bar and pizza restaurant, another bar on the floor below it, and more. Downstairs there’s a classic Roman trattoria with fair prices, like €18 pastas. I loved that.
At the Corinthia, the draw is the renovation and the calm. Being central and quiet means the city’s restaurants are a short walk away.
Both give you space, which is rare in central Rome. The Bulgari for energy, great dining in the hotel and the biggest gym in Rome. The Corinthia for quiet, a beautiful spa and a showstopper renovation.
The Corinthia, across the street from parliament. The Bulgari is on the lively side, and you step out into busy streets.
Both are among the few central Rome hotels where space is the story. At the Bulgari, the entry rooms are the value. At the Corinthia, the rooms are large, and I’ll steer you to the right category.
Tell me your dates and who is coming, and I will tell you which one fits and which room category to book.
Bulgari Hotel Roma review → Corinthia Rome review → Hotel Eden or Corinthia → Hotel de Russie or Bulgari → My Rome guide →
