10/10
Everything was great. Special thanks to Concierge Sinisa who was really kind and helpful.
Rome · head to head
Rome Cavalieri vs Six Senses Rome
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Rome Cavalieri is $808 a night less. They are 3.7 km apart.
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The honest take
Rome Cavalieri is $804 a night, sits well outside the centre on Via Cadlolo, and gives you a resort with a pool, tennis courts, a 2500m² spa and La Pergola. Six Senses Rome is $1,527, occupies a Palazzo just off Piazza Venezia, and trades the resort sprawl for a wellness-led hotel in the thick of the historic centre with a slightly higher guest rating from far fewer reviews. If proximity to the Forum and Pantheon matters more than a pool and a Michelin rooftop, book Six Senses; if you want a country-club week with a view over the city, book the Cavalieri.</br>Both are defensible five-stars at very different prices for very different kinds of stay.
The look and the feel
Rome Cavalieri
The Cavalieri is a 1960s hilltop hotel on the Monte Mario ridge, built as a grand resort rather than a city hotel, with the kind of scale and marble lobbies that recall the era's confidence in big American-style luxury. Rooms have balconies looking down over the domes and pines of Rome and the Vatican in the distance, and the public spaces have that Waldorf Astoria polish, chandeliers, art on the walls, an actual outdoor pool terrace. It draws guests who want a resort experience with a private driver into town rather than a walk out the door: conference groups, honeymooners, people who want tennis courts and a spa day alongside their sightseeing.
Best for travellers who want a resort week outside the centre, with a pool, spa and Michelin dining, and don't mind driving into Rome each day.
Six Senses Rome
Six Senses Rome occupies a restored 18th-century palazzo a few steps from Piazza Venezia, and the brand's usual language, natural materials, muted stone tones, a wellness-forward spirit, is folded into a genuinely old Roman shell rather than built from scratch. Expect a smaller, more intimate hotel than the Cavalieri, with a sauna, an evening bar scene, and rooms with kitchenettes that suggest longer, quieter stays rather than resort lounging. It is a hotel for people who want to walk out the door into the Forum and the historic centre and come back to something calm and softly lit, not for people chasing a pool.
Best for travellers who want to be inside the historic centre on foot, in a smaller, design-led palazzo hotel, and are willing to pay for that address.
The Cavalieri is the one with the pool, hot tub and tennis courts; book Six Senses and you give those up entirely for a bar, terrace and sauna instead, in exchange for the Piazza Venezia address.
The Cavalieri is more spectacular as a resort, but Six Senses, in an actual 18th-century palazzo steps from the Forum, is the more beautiful place to simply be in Rome.
The numbers
| Rome Cavalieri | Six Senses Rome | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $690 | $1,498 |
| Guest rating | 9/10 | 9.1/10 |
| Reviews | 1122 | 194 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 8 | 6 |
| Distance apart | 3.7 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Rome Cavalieri has
- Pool
- Hot tub
Only Six Senses Rome has
Nothing on our list that Rome Cavalieri lacks.
What guests actually say
Rome Cavalieri
- excellent gym
- the pools
- attentive, kind staff
- room overlooked car park not pool
- expensive parking
“This was our favourite hotel during our trip to Italy.”
Six Senses Rome
- beautiful design and style
- friendly, welcoming staff
- excellent location
- uncomfortable bed and noise
- limited restaurant menu variety
- overpriced for what you get
“I would strongly advise guests not to rely on the prices shown on Booking.com for this hotel, as the rates are extremely overpriced compared with the actual quality of the stay and service.”
Rome Cavalieri guests seem happier overall, as its complaints are about a single room mix-up while Six Senses draws recurring gripes about comfort, noise and value for the price.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
Rome Cavalieri
- King Deluxe RoomRoom Only$690
- King Deluxe Room - No ReembolsableRoom Only$696
- King DeluxeRoom Only$703
Six Senses Rome
- Deluxe RoomBreakfast Included$1,504
- Double DeluxeBreakfast Included$1,590
- Deluxe, Double BedBreakfast Included$1,604
In guests' own words
Rome Cavalieri
4/10
“how mean spirited of management (or not to give us a nicer room, given low occupancy and renovations”
the pools
the hotel was 25% occupied yet we were given a room overlooking the car park and a huge mobile phone tower, not overlooking the pools and gardens yet charged over $500! the renovations were not mentioned at time of booking
10/10
“Best Hotel in Rome”
This was our favourite hotel during our trip to Italy. Everything was perfect, the staff, the room, the food and quite possibly the best hotel gym we have ever seen. We upgraded our room and recommend using the imperial lounge.
Was quite expensive to park, but you can just leave it on the road.
Six Senses Rome
1/10
“uncomfortable and absolutely not worth the money.”
Location
From the very beginning, I would strongly advise guests not to rely on the prices shown on Booking.com for this hotel, as the rates are extremely overpriced compared with the actual quality of the stay and service. The bed was very uncomfortable, and there were constant disturbing noises that made it extremely difficu
10/10
“Such a Great Hotel”
The style of this hotel is beautiful, and the staff are amazing. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The location is perfect as well. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I really enjoyed my stay
The only downside was the limited variety of food options on the Bivium restaurant menu. I would have appreciated having more choices available.
10/10
“Best hotel in Rome for that level”
Location, design, atmosphere, international jet set, gym and Spa are top notch
The price might be exaggerated depending on the season but…
About each
Rome Cavalieri
Luxurious Rooms with Stunning Views Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel offers spacious rooms with balconies overlooking Rome and the Vatican. Enjoy marble bathrooms and access to the Imperial Club Lounge for ultimate luxury. Gourmet Dining and Relaxation Indulge in exquisite dining at the 3-Michelin star rooftop restaurant, La Pergola, or savor classic…
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Six Senses Rome
Luxurious Amenities Six Senses Rome offers a 5-star experience with a terrace, restaurant, bar, sauna, and evening entertainment. Enjoy the convenience of room service and a concierge service during your stay. Elegant Rooms Indulge in comfort with air-conditioned rooms featuring modern amenities like a flat-screen TV, safety deposit box, and coffee machine.…
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Facilities, in full
Rome Cavalieri
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Garden
Six Senses Rome
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
Where they are
Via Cadlolo 101Piazza San Marcello
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