The luminous hotel reception welcomes guests in an area decorated with panels and doors in gilded metal meshwork . The main wall features the eye-catching Forma Urbis , a large map - 3 metres by 2 - which is the work of the archaeologist Rodolfo Lanciani , portraying ancient Rome overlaid onto the modern city .

The hotel lounge , located to the left of the entrance foyer , is reserved for hotel guests and has a relaxed and intimate atmosphere .

Located on the ground floor of the hotel and looking onto Via della Frezza , the Library houses an excellent collection of books that are entirely dedicated to the city of Rome .

The dining and refreshment options at the Bulgari Hotel Roma are entirely curated by Niko Romito , the chef at Reale in Castel di Sangro .