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Casa Monti Hotel Review – The Points Guy

If the “golden girls” were Italian nuns, they would feel right at home at Casa Monti, a boutique hotel in the heart of Rome’s oldest neighborhood. Thanks to the constant combination of patterns, textures, prints and knick-knacks, the new hotel feels like an old friend, a “friend and confidant” if you will.

Located on the picturesque cobbled road Via Panisperna, Casa Monti is a feast for the senses with its warm hospitality and charm, yet another stunning boutique hotel addition to Rome’s burgeoning hotel landscape.

Here’s everything you need to know about your stay at Casa Monti.

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What is Casamonti?

Casa Monti is a small boutique hotel with just 26 rooms and 10 suites from Leitmotiv, a French family hotel company with other boutique hotels in Paris and Megève, France. The interiors of this design-forward hotel were curated by Laura Gonzales and were inspired by the Italian concept of “sprezzatura”, a style that is invisible although each individual part tells you something different message, but everything works together; many Italians say it can’t be learned.

Casa Monti is a small player in Rome’s booming hotel scene, having recently opened the Edition, Bulgari Hotel and Six Senses, among others. But what makes this hotel so special is its size, and its location in Monti, a neighborhood that dates back to ancient Roman times (the Coliseum is just a few minutes’ walk away).

Today, Monti is a residential area filled with artists, antique and boutique shops, cafés and nightlife.

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How much does Casa Monti cost and how to book

Casa Monti is a boutique hotel and is not currently part of a loyalty or points program.

That said, you can book directly with the hotel, with rates starting at around $375 per night (although prices can often reach upwards of $600 during the busy summer months).

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Rooms at Hotel Casamonti

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Casa Monti has 10 different types of rooms and suites, ranging from comfortable entry-level rooms for solo travelers, to multi-room suites with plenty of space.

During my stay in late August, I stayed in a charming superior room with windows overlooking Via Panisperna. My room, which was about 269 square feet, had a plush king-size bed against a wall covered in brightly colored wallpaper, with a matching headboard and even a matching tissue box on the nightstand.

There are also Bluetooth speakers, an iPad with hotel information and a coffee table book on the bedside table. Above the stands I found that international power sockets, including USB sockets, were conveniently placed.

Opposite the bed is a striped sofa, a TV (with Chromecast!), the fun yellow pattern seen on the headboard, a small armchair and a small coffee table.

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I informed the hotel in advance that it was my husband’s birthday the day we arrived and they went out of their way to prepare beautiful chocolate birthday wishes and desserts in the room.

Looking through the photo above you can get a feel for all the textures and patterns throughout the room… Sprezzatura.

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There was a minibar area at the small entrance to the room with a tea kettle with a selection of teas, a Nespresso machine, plenty of glassware, and a mini fridge stocked with local beers, Spirits and other common bar food. A nice surprise was some free Italian snacks like mixed nuts and sun-dried peppers.

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There is also a large wardrobe and a safe in the entrance area.

In the bathroom, deep red tiles contrast with neutral earth tones and beautiful marble in the shower and vanity. The room also has an en suite bathroom, bidet and towel rail with fluffy towels.

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The water pressure in the rain shower was very good. Combined with the lovely scent of Susanne Kaufmann soap and shampoo specially designed for Casa Monti, forcing yourself to step out of a relaxing shower is quite a feat.

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Although my room didn’t have a balcony or terrace, the view of Via Panisperna from my tall, skinny window was truly stunning.

We ate and drank at Casa Monti

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Casa Monti has two bars, one off the lobby (pictured above), a small rooftop bar with indoor and outdoor seating, and a restaurant on the main floor.

Upon arrival, we enjoyed a refreshing welcome cocktail in the colorful lobby bar, aptly called Casa Monti Bar. It’s filled with patterns and textures, such as dark wood accents, zebra-inspired print accents on the walls, artistic lamps and a cheeky mirrored ceiling.

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Casa Monti Rooftop is another eclectic experience, offering cocktails, wine, beer and snacks (think: mixed cheese and fried zucchini flowers). Once again, interior design is a hodgepodge of this, that, and everything in between. If anything, the rooftop bar shows that the hotel’s designer, Laura Gonzales, is truly a master of her craft. Something that might have been tacky or gimmicky becomes something gorgeous and unexpected— Sprezzatura.

Although I didn’t have a reservation, I only had to wait a few minutes to get a table outside, but I recommend making a reservation in advance to be on the safe side. At my shiny blue table, I couldn’t necessarily see Rome when I sat down, but the view of the city when I stood up was magical. It went even better with my La Fioraia cocktail (€18/$19), made with flowers infused with Tanqueray gin, raspberry shrub and lemon.

For my husband’s birthday dinner, we sat outside Casa Monti Ristorante, a restaurant serving seasonal Roman cuisine with a regional twist by Sicilian chef Umberto Tuccio.

Highlights of our dinner included the mouth-watering caprese salad with burrata cheese and topped with fresh summer tomatoes and basil tart (€16/$17), the simple but delicious tonnarelli cacio e pepe (€21 €/$22), and zucchini risotto with red shrimp (€30/$32). The food was delicious, the service was great and we had a great time enjoying the fresh Roman air, despite the weather being a bit warm for late August.

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Facilities and activities

Casa Monti’s design may look great at first glance, but what to do in the hotel is primarily focused on eating, drinking, and sleeping. The hotel does not have a gym, but it has Rome’s only Susanne Kaufmann Spa. Sadly, I didn’t have time to hit up the spa during my whirlwind trip to the Eternal City, but those who have time can opt for the 50-minute Alkaline Deep Cleansing Facial (€135/$141) or the 80-minute Alkaline Deep Cleansing Facial Treatments such as the Cleansing Facial (€135/$141).

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Tips for staying at Hotel Casamonti

  • In my experience, the best way to explore Rome is on foot, and Casa Monti is right in the heart of the city. From the hotel you can quickly walk to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain and more. Be sure to bring comfortable walking shoes as Rome can be steep at times.
  • Shopping at Monty’s is serious business. I found some of my favorite second-hand items at a store near me. But my favorite store in Rome is SuperOdra, a concept boutique located in Via Leonina, just a few minutes away.
  • If you’re traveling with family or children, family suites feature a master bedroom with sofa bed and bathtub, as well as a second bedroom that can sleep up to six people.
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Accessibility

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Casa Monti has two accessible rooms, as well as wheelchair-friendly elevators (although they’re not necessarily the largest I’ve seen). Public spaces are also suitable for wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility.

That said, I always recommend that guests who may need an accessible room contact the hotel directly to confirm an available room.

bottom line

Casa Monti is one of the most charming boutique hotels I’ve stayed in in recent years. It’s a little tacky, but super cool, and it’s in one of my favorite neighborhoods in the world.

If you’re looking for a charming place to stay in the heart of the buzz, look no further than this chic boutique, with its magazine-worthy bar and friendly staff. If you find yourself sipping cocktails on a rooftop overlooking Rome’s seven hills, you might hear the voice of another golden girl, Lizzie McGuire, pop into your head: “This is what dreams are made of.”

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