Get ready for Rome to welcome a new luxury hotel that will surely have the hearts of travelers and points enthusiasts alike sing. Thompson Rome is the newest addition to the upscale Thompson Hotels brand, now taking official reservations in advance of its summer 2026 opening. Centrally located near some of the Eternal City's most iconic sights, this property brings artful design and modern luxury together, with Hyatt points opportunities.

Whether you're headed to Rome to see the historical sites, or you just want to burn some of your Hyatt points on a luxurious property, Thompson Rome is shaping up to be one not to miss. Here's everything you need to know about how to book, amenities, and how to maximize your points:

What Thompson Rome Has to Offer

Thompson Rome will be a boutique-style experience featuring 69 rooms and suites, combining comfort with style. Property highlights include:

• Dining & Drinks: Three restaurants and bars on site; rooftop cocktail lounge offering panoramic views of the city.
• Fitness & Wellness: Fully-equipped fitness center available to guests.
• Business & Meetings: Flexible meeting spaces perfect for corporate travellers.
• Amenities include full-service: laundry and pet-friendly accommodations.
• Prime Location: Walking distance from such attractions as the Colosseum, Piazza Navona, and Trevi Fountain.

With its central location, the Hotel is also close to the top restaurants of Rome, shops, and nightspots-a perfect base for customers, whether leisure or business.

Thompson Hotels: Design and Style

For the uninitiated, Thompson Hotels are a line of boutique hotels known for a signature art deco-inspired design and attention to architectural detail. Some key characteristics of the brand include:

• Mid-Century Furnishings: Sleek modern furniture combined with classic influences.
• Luxurious interiors: dark and moody spaces accented with leather and gold fixtures.
• Global Footprint: Thompson boasts of a total of 18 properties globally, including hotspots as New York, Madrid, and Washington, D.C.

This design-forward approach ensures that Thompson Rome is not merely a hotel but an immersive experience for its guests in search of stylish lodging in the heart of Rome.

Book Thompson Rome

Although the official opening date is June 1, 2026, reservations are available now. Guests will also be able to make a reservation through the World of Hyatt program, allowing them to earn and redeem points during their stays.

• Cash Rates: Rooms range from $700 to $1,300 per night depending on the season and room type.
• Points Redemption: Thompson Rome is a Category 8 hotel, Hyatt’s top tier. When it opens, this hotel will cost 35,000 points for off-peak nights, 40,000 for standard nights, and 45,000 for peak nights.
• Limited Availability: Indeed, there are only 33 Category 8 properties in the world and only 4 in Italy, so this hotel is considered one of Hyatt's flagship properties.

Such bookings can be well worth it, considering with some travel dates, you can easily get more than 2 cents per point in value, above the average for 1.5 cents per Hyatt point redemption.

How to Maximize Hyatt Points

In case of a low Hyatt points balance, here are a few ways to build it up ahead of traveling to Rome:

1. Transfer Points: Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards or Bilt Rewards points in at a 1:1 ratio.
2. Spend on Hyatt Co-branded Credit Cards: Get bonus points after spending on co-branded Hyatt credit cards.
3. Book Early: Popular dates tend to sell out rather quickly on a Category 8 property.
4. Stack Offers: Always check the World of Hyatt portal for any promotions or bonus points earning periods.
5. Cash + Points: Sometimes nights allow for partial points payment, which can help stretch your balance.

Being strategic with points at such a high-end property could make it much more affordable and rewarding.

Why Thompson Rome is Worth Considering

Long a magnet for travelers, Rome has been slow to welcome luxury points hotels. Actually, Thompson Rome offers:

• A premium location in the heart of the city.
• World-class design and amenities that express Thompson's signature style.
• A high-value opportunity to redeem Hyatt points
• Only one of its kind-a Category 8 property in Italy-it truly stands apart for the points collector.

Whether you're planning a summer getaway or that very special anniversary trip, this is a property that skillfully mixes convenience and luxury, placing you close to Rome's historic landmarks and pulsating culture.

Final Thoughts

Thompson Rome will open its doors officially in June 2026, and it is setting up to be one of the most thrilling Hyatt openings within recent memory. Reservations are now open, meaning that travelers can lock in rooms using either cash or points. While the property carries a high redemption cost-35K to 45K points per night-it's a strategic option for Hyatt loyalists seeking value and luxury in Rome.

Centrally located, with an artful design and fully serviced amenities, it is most definitely worth considering for your next European adventure. And don't wait: an early booking, whether cash or points, guarantees that you experience one of the most stylish new hotels in Rome while maximizing the rewards from your World of Hyatt membership.