Framed by umbrella pines on the Lungotevere Arnaldo da Brescia, a contemporary bronze-toned building rises against the ochre and terracotta facades of the Prati district — its gridded curtain wall and angled glass roofline marking it as an architectural interloper in the most deliberate sense. The First Musica, part of The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts group, makes no attempt to mimic its nineteenth-century neighbours, instead proposing a dialogue between modern materiality and one of Rome's most quietly cinematic river frontages. From across the Tiber, the building's warm metallic cladding catches afternoon light in a way that brings it closer in feeling to the surrounding travertine city than a first glance suggests. Inside, the interiors work a palette of smoked oak wall panelling, Calacatta marble, and sand-toned carpeting — materials that carry Roman weight without reaching for historical pastiche. Guest rooms frame direct views over the Tiber toward domes breaking the skyline, full-height glazing dissolving the boundary between interior calm and the city's accumulated centuries beyond. The rooftop terrace, where rope-woven chairs in charcoal sit against glass balustrades, delivers an unobstructed sweep from the curve of the river to the gilded dome of Sant'Andrea della Valle at dusk. Brass fittings, fluted credenzas in cream lacquer, and backlit circular mirrors complete rooms that feel considered rather than merely appointed.

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A new contemporary five-star experience welcomes visitors to Rome. The First Musica is located along the banks of the Tiber River in the elegant and posh Prati neighbourhood, at a 10-minute walk from The Spanish Steps with its elegant shops and a short walk to the St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. The hotel features a relaxing spa with indoor swimming pool – currently under construction – and 24 stylish and contemporary suites and guest rooms, most of them with incredible floor to ceiling windows offering panoramic views over the city. A vibrant restaurant and rooftop, ALTO, offers an exquisite Italian seafood culinary menu.