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Fendi Private Suites, Rome — A Little Luxury Nest I Didn't Know I Needed I’ll be honest — I booked Fendi Private Suites half out of curiosity, half because everything else near the Spanish Steps was either booked or too chaotic. I had no idea what to expect. Was it going to feel overly flashy? Super branded? A fashion label trying to be a hotel? Turns out, it was none of those things. It felt like being let into a very, very beautiful Roman apartment where someone with ridiculously good taste had thought about every detail — and then quietly left the key for me. Arrival: Like Walking Into a Fashion Secret There’s no grand lobby. No gold-plated signs or marble statues. You step through an unmarked door (next to the Fendi store on Via dei Condotti), press a discreet buzzer, and suddenly you're in this dark, gorgeous little entrance. A smiling staff member greeted me by name and walked me straight to my suite. No paperwork. No fake niceties. Just easy, seamless warmth. It was already miles away from the usual hotel vibe. And I kind of loved that. The Suite: Calm, Cool, and Surprisingly Cozy I was in one of their corner suites, and it was stunning without being showy. Think: warm wood floors, soft neutral colors, Roman light pouring in through tall windows, and views of rooftops and cobbled streets. The living area was big enough to host a dinner party (though I mostly sat on the velvet couch and ate gelato in pajamas). The bed? Deep, cloud-soft, with a fur throw that screamed Fendi but felt homey. Bathroom had: Heated marble floors (YES) One of those rain showers that you never want to get out of A vanity so beautiful I took pictures of it There were art books, Fendi sketches, and thoughtful things like a little leather tray for my jewelry. It felt lived-in — but in that way only a fashion house can do right. Breakfast in Bed = Dreamy There’s no big dining room, which I didn’t mind at all. Each morning, I got breakfast delivered to my suite — fresh pastries, eggs, and the creamiest cappuccino. One day I had it in bed. Another day, at the little desk by the window with sun streaming in. Honestly, it felt more Roman that way — like the city was yours for the moment. Zuma & Rooftop Vibes You get access to Zuma, the rooftop Japanese restaurant above the Fendi store. I went for a drink and stayed for dinner — mostly because the views of Rome at sunset are insane. It’s trendy, yes, but not over the top. I had miso black cod and a spicy margarita. Not very Italian, but very delicious. Location = Couldn’t Be Better This is the part that sealed it for me. I walked EVERYWHERE: Spanish Steps in 2 minutes Trevi Fountain in under 10 Pantheon before breakfast one morning Even Vatican City, eventually (with gelato stops, obviously) But when I came back each afternoon, it was like retreating into this quiet little world above the chaos. You’re in the middle of everything, and yet completely removed. Honestly? Perfect. The People The staff was amazing. Like, not fake-amazing, but actually warm. I asked where to find the best vintage postcards, and they pulled out a hand-drawn map. I came back one evening and found a tiny Fendi-branded box of chocolates with a handwritten note. They were always one step ahead, without ever hovering. A Few Things to Know It’s not a full-service hotel — no gym, no spa, no grand lobby scene. If you want a palace-style experience, this isn’t that. There are only seven suites, so it feels intimate. Amazing for quiet luxury, not ideal if you love buzzy hotel lobbies. It’s a splurge. Mine was just under €1,000 per night, which isn’t pocket change — but honestly, it felt worth it for the experience. Final Takeaway: Quiet, Creative, and Completely Unexpected Fendi Private Suites felt like staying in the home of a stylish friend who just happens to live above the most fashionable street in Rome. It was luxurious without being loud, elegant without trying too hard, and above all — calm.If you want to wake up with the Roman rooftops outside your window, drink coffee in bed under a cashmere throw, and explore the city like you live there... this is your spot. Would I go back? In a heartbeat. Thinking of staying there? Let me know — I’ve got thoughts on which suite has the best view, what to skip on the Zuma menu, and where to grab tiramisu at midnight nearby