I stayed with a film crew at the Singer Palace hotel for 7 weeks while we were shooting in Rome. Everything is perfect at this hotel, from the amazing location in the middle of Rome, where you can walk to the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon or some of the most amazing piazza squares in Rome. Piazza Venezia, Piazza Navrona etc. Not even to mention that the hotel is right on the corner of Via del Corso where the Roman chariot races were held long ago. Great restaurants and sightseeing are literally a stones throw away. The staff at the hotel were exceptional all the way around and the more we got to know them, the better it became. Everything we would need to make our stay more comfortable was provided to us and more. We became friends. The view from the terraces on the 5th and 6th floor is a pleasure and quite relaxing after a long day sightseeing or working as in our case. The restaurant upstairs was impeccable with fine dining provided by the in-house chef Alex and Francisco. Our waiters at the hotel, Ali and Alex were on point and always served with a smile, a suggestion and often times a good laugh and a delicious cocktail. The rooms and the hotel itself with its beautiful original marble staircase winding through was a true pleasure to stay in. Beauty, luxury and comfort in the very heart of Rome Kudos to the owner Michella and all the beautiful friendly staff who worked there. They made the experience even better! Absolutely a pleasure.…
The Singer Palace Hotel holds a special place in my heart. It is small, just four floors of rooms around a central marble staircase, and there are only a few rooms on each floor - but what rooms they are! Because the building was once a Singer Sewing Machine factory, the ceilings and windows are tall, which means more light streaming inside along with the sounds of the bustling Via del Corso below. My room was beautifully adorned with prints of classical statues, a miniature Venus De Milo, and stacks of books about everything from timepieces to Italian wine that gave me a reason to spend a lazy afternoon in my room. (Of course, the luxury bathroom -- with its showerhead that felt like a rainstorm -- helped in that regard.) But why stay in the room? This space is worth exploring! After ogling the vintage globes and Singer sewing machines (possibly made in that very building) in the lobby, take the ornate staircase to the fifth floor, occupied entirely by a cozy lounge and restaurant as well as a massive terrace. The terrace is my favorite part of the hotel. There are tables for dining, sofas for lounging, and a temptingly aromatic bounty of olive trees, kumquats, limes, rosemary bushes, and jasmine. The view is lovely -- the Spanish-tiled rooftops of the neighborhood, the tower of the adjacent San Marcello church, and the Italian flag flying over the Palazzo del Quirinale give a definite sense of place. For an even better view, there is a spiral staircase leading to a rooftop bar. I recommend visiting this particular spot in the early evening, as the view of the sunset from here is spectacular. If you must leave the hotel (I'm kidding, it's the Eternal City, you must), there are few hotels situated as ideally as the Singer Palace. It's about a three-minute walk from the hotel to the central Piazza Venezia. If all roads lead to Rome, all roads in Rome lead directly to the Piazza Venezia. In one magical late night walk I was able to visit the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and Piazza Navona without strolling more than five minutes from the Singer. Another thing that is wonderful about Italy, specifically Rome, and specifically the Singer Palace Hotel is the food. Chef Alex Fiacco is world-class (don't take my word for it, check out his Instagram @alexchef.official). It is on the Singer terrace that I was introduced to zabaglione, amatriciana, bresaola, and a dozen other Roman culinary joys. My favorite game was to walk into the restaurant and rather than look at the menu to simply ask, "What's chef cooking tonight?" I was always delighted by what arrived. Once it was a shaved pumpkin bruschetta. Another night it was a hearty chickpea and chestnut soup. Another night it was a perfectly seared beef filet over wilted chicory. My favorite, though, was a savory pumpkin panna cotta with a pecorino sauce. My friends and I are still talking about it. I think the most important feature that makes the Singer Palace my favorite hotel in Rome is not the room, the terrace, the view, the location, or the food. It's the people. I have never met a more warm, generous, and kind staff. The owner of the hotel, Michela, has clearly set the tone. She knows your name (as does every employee) and will frequently stroll around and check in just to make sure you are enjoying every aspect of your visit. It is clear that she takes pride in this home and wants everything to be perfect, but she does it in a way that is not pretentious, just elegantly comfortable. Behind the front desk, her second-in-command Federica is as kind as she is efficient. She knows a little bit about everything and her cheerful eyes will chat with you as her meticulous hands dispatch her army of helpers to tidy up your room and make sure the flowers are fresh. Upstairs in the lounge (and providing room service) is a trio of top-notch service staff. Romina handles the daytime operations with joy, poise, and a proud attention to detail. Every afternoon visit to the terrace was met with a warm welcome and a memory of just how you like to relax (whether it's tea, espresso, wine, or just a little sunshine). In the evening she passes duties to one of two expert craftsmen of the Singer experience, each with a different super power. Ali, a chef in his own right, is clearly passionate about food and speaks of it with expertise. He will help you create a perfect meal based on his extensive knowledge of regional food and wine (his craft) and his intuition about how you’re feeling (his art). Sometimes he'll even bring you tasty bites of new experiments he and Chef Fiacco are concocting behind the scenes. The other evening expert is another Alex. Where Ali is the master of food, Alex is the master of vibe. He's ready with a wine, beer, or cocktail recommendation for any mood, he always has a smile on his face, and he knows how to read a room and set the tone for whatever you're celebrating, whether it's a life event or simply la dolce vita. It is rare to find a hotel that compels me to write about it in such detail, but the Singer is a special place. Thanks to the seemingly effortless hard work of Michela's merry band of hospitality artists, the Singer became my home away from home. It is the embodiment of all I had read and heard about the warmth, vitality, and joy of the Roman spirit, and I cannot imagine any Eternal City without it.…
I spent almost 3 months there for work with a crew of people. The entire staff is incredible!! From the reception to the cleaning team to the room service..and the chef!! They are all absolutely devoted to making your experience a memorable one. I stayed there a very long time and they were sincere and consistant thru all the weeks. Highly recommend it.
Modern hotel in the best location. We walked everywhere from there. The concierge gave us great restaurant suggestions and made all of our reservations. Beautiful rooftop area and lounge. We had delicious breakfasts there. The staff was wonderful and the rooms are so comfortable.
I was stunned by the experience at the Singer Hotel! Everything was perfect: from the interior design to the food served, all the details are so wonderfully curated. A big shoutout to the whole STAFF! You guys are great, you made my stay memorable. Thank you for your kindness, helpfulness and professionality. Really the best!
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