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Casa Thanks to its never-ending combinations of patterns, textures, prints and tchotchkes, the new hotel feels like an old friend, “a pal and a confidante,” if you will.
Instantly welcoming and overwhelmingly charming, Casa Monti, found on the picture-perfect cobblestoned Via Panisperna, is a feast for the senses and a stunning boutique addition to Rome’s booming hotel scene.
Here’s everything you need to know about staying at Casa Monti.
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What is Casa Monti?
Casa Monti is a small boutique hotel with just 26 rooms and 10 suites from Leitmotiv, a family-owned French hospitality company with other boutique properties in Paris and Megeve, France. It But what makes the hotel so special is its size — and its location in Monti, a neighborhood that dates back to the days of ancient Rome (the Colosseum is a few minutes away by foot).
Today, Monti is a residential-feeling neighborhood full of artists, vintage and boutique shops, cafes, and nightlife.
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How much Casa Monti costs and how to book it
Casa Monti is a boutique hotel that is currently not part of a loyalty or points program.
That said, you can book directly with the hotel, with rates starting around $375 per night (though rates tend to be upward of $600 during the busy summer months).
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Rooms at Casa Monti
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Casa Monti has 10 different types of rooms and suites, ranging from the entry-level Cosy Room, perfect for a solo traveler, all the way up to multiroom suites with plenty of space to spread out.
During my late-August stay, I checked in to a charming Superior Room with windows overlooking the Via Panisperna. Measuring about 269 square feet, my room had a plush king-size bed sitting against a wall of brightly colored wallpaper with a matching headboard and even a matching tissue box on the nightstand.
Also on the nightstands were a Bluetooth speaker, an iPad with information about the hotel, and coffee table books. The ), more of that fun yellow pattern as seen on the headboard, a small armchair and a little coffee table.
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I had let the hotel know ahead of time that the day of our arrival was my husband’s birthday, and they pulled out all the stops and had this beautiful chocolate birthday message and dessert waiting in the room.
With the photo above, you can get a feel for all the textures and patterns throughout the room … sprezzatura.
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In the room’s small entryway, a minibar area had a tea kettle with various tea options, a Nespresso machine, plenty of glassware, and a minifridge with local beers, spirits and the other usual bar fare. One nice surprise was some complimentary Italian snacks, like mixed nuts and sun-dried peppers.
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There was also a large closet in the entryway area, as well as a safe.
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In the bathroom, deep-red tile work contrasted with neutral earthy tones and beautiful marble in the shower and on the vanity. The room also consisted of the toilet, a bidet and a towel rack with fluffy towels.
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The water pressure in the rainfall shower was perfect. And after combining that with the lovely smell of the Susanne Kaufmann soaps and shampoos designed exclusively for Casa Monti, it was a true feat to force myself out of the relaxing shower.
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And though my room didn’t have a balcony or terrace, the view out my tall, skinny windows onto Via Panisperna was truly fabulous.
What we ate and drank at Casa Monti
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Casa Monti has two bars, one off the lobby (pictured above) and a small rooftop bar with indoor and outdoor seating, plus a restaurant on the main level.
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Upon arrival, we enjoyed refreshing welcome cocktails in the colorful lobby bar, aptly called Casa Monti Bar. It was full of patterns and textures, like dark wood accents, zebra-inspired print upholstery on the walls, artsy lamps and a cheeky mirrored ceiling.
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Casa Monti Rooftop is another eclectic experience with a menu of cocktails, wines, beers and snacks (think: mixed cheeses and fried zucchini flowers). The What What could have easily been gaudy or garish turned into something ornate and unexpected — sprezzatura.
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Though I didn’t have a reservation, I was able to get a table outside after just a few minutes of waiting, though I’d recommend making reservations ahead of time just to be safe. The They were even better with my La Fioraia cocktail (18 euros/$19) made with flower-infused Tanqueray gin, raspberry shrub and lemon.
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For my husband’s birthday dinner, we sat outside at Casa Monti Ristorante, a restaurant serving seasonal Roman food with slight regional variations from Sicilian chef Umberto Tuccio.
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Highlights of our dinner included a mouthwatering caprese salad with burrata over a tower of fresh summer tomatoes and basil (16 euros/$17), a simple but delectable tonnarelli cacio e pepe (21 euros/$22), and a zucchini risotto with gambero rosso shrimp (30 euros/$32). The food was lovely, the service was great and we had a lovely time enjoying the fresh Roman air, even if it was a bit warm in late August.
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Amenities and things to do
Casa Monti might be big on design at first glance, but its list of things to do on-property focuses on eating, drinking and sleeping. The Sadly, I didn’t have time to visit the spa during my whirlwind trip to the Eternal City, but those who do can opt for treatments like a 50-minute alkaline deep-cleansing facial (135 euros/$141) or the 80-minute Susanne Kaufmann signature body treatment that includes a body scrub and massage (190 euros/$200).
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Insider tips for staying at Casa Monti
In my experience, Rome is best discovered on foot, and Casa Monti is right in the heart of the city. From Just be sure to pack comfortable walking shoes because Rome can also be steep at times.
Shopping in Monti is serious business. Super But my favorite store in Rome is SuperOdra, a concept boutique on Via Leonina, just a few minutes away from the hotel.
If you’re traveling with the family or kids, the Family Suite has a main bedroom with a sofa bed and a bathtub, plus a second bedroom to accommodate, in total, up to six people.
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Accessibility
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- Casa Monti has two accessible rooms, plus wheelchair-friendly elevators (though they aren’t necessarily the largest I’ve come across). Public spaces are also wheelchair accessible and accessible to those with limited mobility.
- That said, I always recommend that guests who might need accessible rooms reach out to the hotel directly to confirm what’s available.
Bottom line
Casa Monti is one of the most charming boutique hotels I’ve stayed at in recent years. It If “
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