A rooftop terrace with 1970s flair and spy story vibes
Outdoor aperitivo season has officially arrived, and Rome is certainly ready for it. Ruby Giulia Hotel now joins the list of panoramic rooftops not to miss this season and beyond.
Opened in November 2025, the German-designed hotel invites guests and visitors up to its seventh-floor panoramic terrace to watch the sunset over the rooftops of Rome’s historic center. All of this is wrapped in a very specific concept: the 1970s and the world of espionage.
The choice is far from random. The building that now houses the hotel and rooftop was once part of the Ministry of the Interior, specifically the intelligence services department. And there lies the “mystery” behind the design choices, especially those defining the sixth-floor bar.
Here you’ll find a lively, convivial space with a distinctive, almost theatrical feel, complete with investigation maps, wigs and outfits worthy of true Roman Sherlock Holmes: the whole setting feels straight out of a film.
There is also a more discreet, intimate panoramic terrace, perfect for those looking for a quieter atmosphere without giving up views over the city.
The indoor bar is ideal for a coffee break, with coffee priced at €2, or for settling into one of the sofas with a book. In the late afternoon, from 4pm to 7pm, guests can also enjoy a special drinks and snacks formula.
Retro spirit and Spritzes for every taste
The real highlight is the hotel’s seventh-floor rooftop terrace.
Where agents once scanned the horizon, guests can now raise a glass beneath elegant parasols on a terrace suspended above the Roman skyline. Stretching out over the surrounding buildings, it offers unobstructed views of the prestigious rooftops nearby, the Vittoriano and, further in the distance, the dome of St. Peter’s.
Velvet seating in ombré tones, geometric prints, chrome details and even lemon-yellow loungers and tomato-red chairs create an intimate, cinematic atmosphere.
The star of the show is, of course, the Spritz, reimagined here in a full palette of variations, from the classic Aperol and Campari to more refined creations. Alongside the timeless Hugo Spritz with elderflower, more contemporary and eye-catching combinations stand out, such as the Violet Spritz, elegant and lightly floral, or the Bergamot Rose Spritz, where citrus notes meet delicate rosy nuances. For those looking for something more exotic, the Colada Spritz brings tropical hints to the glass, while the Passion Fruit Spritz plays on intense, seductive contrasts. Fresher and more aromatic, the Cucumber Spritz with white vermouth and ginger beer is ideal for warmer evenings.
Everything is accompanied by an informal yet well-curated food offering, with bruschette, salads, sharing boards, pinsa and classic desserts for an experience that feels relaxed yet refined.
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