What InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace does

InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace is a 5-star luxury hotel property operating 160 rooms and suites on Via Vittorio Veneto in central Rome. The asset occupies a heritage building originally designed by architect Carlo Busiri Vici in 1905, and is operated under an InterContinental franchise (IHG Hotels & Resorts). The property is owned by AMBA ROMA S.r.l., which is controlled by ITA Hotel Investments Holdco 2 S.à r.l., an investment vehicle structure typical of institutional hotel ownership.

The hotel's commercial offering spans guest accommodation, multiple food and beverage outlets (including rooftop dining), event and banqueting space, and wellness facilities featuring a Biologique Recherche spa. In-room amenities are provided through a partnership with BYREDO. The property pursues cultural programming via a partnership with Palazzo Esposizioni Roma. Sustainability credentials include Green Key certification (held for two consecutive years) and BREEAM certification.

The business model is a standard full-service luxury hotel operating model: revenue is generated through room nights (ADR-driven), F&B outlets, banqueting and private events, spa/wellness services, and ancillary amenities. Distribution is augmented by IHG's global booking platform and IHG One Rewards loyalty program, providing access to international leisure travelers, corporate negotiated-rate business, and group/event clients. The property employs approximately 60 staff, indicating a relatively lean staffing model for a 5-star asset, with many functions likely centralized through the owner/franchisor structure.

Name

InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace

Legal name

AMBA ROMA S.r.l.

Website

https://rome.intercontinental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace is a 5-star, 160-room luxury hotel on Via Vittorio Veneto in Rome, operating under an IHG franchise. It serves international leisure, corporate, and event guests with F&B, spa, and banqueting amenities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban Luxury Hotels (City Luxury) (THAGACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heritage & Palace Luxury Hotels (THAGACAF), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Business & Corporate Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAE)

Keywords

• Luxury hotel accommodations
• Fine dining venues
• Event hosting spaces
• Wellness spa services
• Wedding venue hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Room Bookings: Primary revenue stream from 160 rooms and suites across Classic, Premium, Junior Suite, and Suite categories. Room rates vary by season and availability, with IHG Best Price Guarantee.
2. Food & Beverage: Three distinct F&B outlets: VICI Bistrot (daytime Italian cuisine), VICI Ristorante (evening fine dining), Charlie's Rooftop Bar (panoramic rooftop cocktail bar), and Anita Lounge & Bar (lobby café). Revenue from cover charges, à la carte dining, and events.
3. Meetings & Events: Venue rental for corporate meetings, conferences, and social events in Cameo Events Room (155 sqm), up to 4 boardrooms, and private dining spaces. Revenue from room rental, catering, and customized event packages.
4. Wedding Services: Comprehensive wedding packages including consultation, reception planning, customized catering by Executive Chef, and coordination with local artisans for floristry, music, and lighting.
5. Wellness & Spa: Fitness room, treatment rooms, and massage services. Partnership with Biologique Recherche for clinical skincare treatments. Revenue from treatment bookings and personal training sessions.
6. Pet Services: Pet-friendly accommodations with dedicated pet kits, welcome treats, and cleaning fees. EUR 35/day pet kit, EUR 20-35/day based on pet size, EUR 70 extra cleaning fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Five-star luxury hotel with 160 rooms and suites located on Via Vittorio Veneto 62 in central Rome, housed in a historic 1905 building originally designed by architect Kurt Von Fossen and converted into a hotel in 1993. The property offers multiple on-site food and beverage venues (VICI Bistrot & Ristorante, Charlie's Rooftop Bar, and Anita Lounge & Bar), event hosting facilities including a 155 sqm Cameo Events Room and boardrooms, a wellness area, pet services, and dedicated wedding and special-occasion services, operating under the InterContinental brand of IHG Hotels & Resorts.

Product overview

InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace is a 5-star luxury hotel property offering a comprehensive hospitality portfolio centered around its main 160-room property on Via Vittorio Veneto. The product suite encompasses three distinct dining venues (VICI Bistrot & Ristorante for Italian fine dining, Charlie's Rooftop Bar for panoramic cocktails and entertainment, and Anita Lounge & Bar for all-day refreshments), comprehensive meetings and events facilities (Cameo Events Room and Boardrooms), wellness services (fitness and massage treatments), and various packaged offerings (Stay Longer Pay Less, Stay & Savour, Eternal City Eternal Love, and Pets Getaway packages). The hotel also provides wedding and special occasion event services, positioning itself as a full-service luxury destination in Rome's city center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VICI Bistrot & Ristorante: Restaurant offering Italian cuisine with bistrot service during the day and fine dining in the evening, named after the hotel's architect Carlo Busiri Vici.
• Charlie's Rooftop Bar
• Anita Lounge & Bar
• Cameo Events Room

Products and services

• InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace (Hotel Stay) Five-star luxury hotel offering 160 rooms and suites with on-site dining, wellness, and concierge services for individual leisure and business travelers visiting Rome.
• VICI Bistrot & Ristorante On-site Italian restaurant serving hotel guests and external diners seeking refined Italian cuisine in central Rome.
• Charlie's Rooftop Bar Rooftop bar offering drinks and views over central Rome for hotel guests and walk-in patrons.
• Anita Lounge & Bar Hotel lounge and bar providing beverage service and a relaxed setting for guests and visitors.
• Cameo Events Room 155 sqm event venue available to host corporate meetings, private functions, and special occasions for external organizers and corporate clients.
• Boardrooms Meeting room facilities for corporate and executive gatherings, offered as part of the hotel's business services.
• Wellness Area On-site wellness area providing relaxation and spa-related amenities for hotel guests.
• Wedding and Special Occasion Services Dedicated wedding and special occasion hosting service, coordinating ceremonies, receptions, catering, and accommodation for couples and event organizers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 million mini plastic bottles eliminated annually across IHG portfolio through full-size amenity transition
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Palazzo Esposizioni RomacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural partnership with Rome's largest exhibition and cultural space, managed by Azienda Speciale Palaexpo. Offers hotel guests exclusive benefits for exhibitions, access to curated bookshop, and dining experiences. Partnership rooted in shared vision placing culture at the core of hospitality experience.
• Azienda Speciale PalaexpocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity-managed cultural organization operating Palazzo Esposizioni Roma. Provides venue for cultural partnership and exclusive guest benefits for international exhibitions and cultural initiatives.
• Biologique RecherchecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury skincare brand providing clinical, results-driven treatments for hotel wellness area. Every experience begins with personalized dermocosmetic diagnosis tailored to guest's Skin Instant.
• EcoLabminorOthersEco-friendly cleaning product certification ensuring thorough and sustainable cleaning operations while maintaining efficiency standards.
• BYREDOcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLuxury fragrance brand providing full-size amenities (shampoo, conditioner, body lotion) in guest rooms as part of IHG's transition to eliminate single-use plastic mini bottles.
• Caritas RomaminorOthersLocal charitable organization receiving donations and volunteer support from hotel as part of community support initiatives.
• Comunità di Sant'EgidiominorOthersCommunity organization supported through charitable contributions and volunteering activities as part of hotel's community engagement.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Baglioni Hotel Regina: 5-star luxury hotel on Via Veneto, sharing the same street as the subject property. Direct competitor for luxury leisure, corporate, and event travelers, with similar suite mix and F&B offerings.
• The Westin Excelsior Rome: Iconic 5-star luxury hotel on Via Veneto with comparable room scale, F&B, and event space. Direct competitor on the same street, sharing the heritage positioning and luxury leisure/corporate customer base.
• The First Roma Arte: 5-star luxury boutique hotel in central Rome with comparable rooms, F&B, and personalized luxury experiences. Direct competitor for the design-conscious luxury leisure traveler.
• Hotel Eden: 5-star luxury hotel near the Spanish Steps with comparable rooms, panoramic dining, spa, and event facilities. Direct competitor in the luxury Roman hospitality segment, similarly leveraging heritage and prime location.
• Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel: Large 5-star luxury resort hotel in Rome with comprehensive F&B, large event/convention space, spa, and wellness. Direct competitor for corporate events and luxury leisure, though located outside the historic center.
• Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese: 5-star luxury hotel near Villa Borghese in Rome, offering comparable rooms, dining, and event facilities. Direct competitor in the central Rome luxury hotel segment targeting similar affluent leisure and corporate travelers.
• Hotel de la Ville, A Rocco Forte Hotel: 5-star luxury hotel near the Spanish Steps with comparable suite mix, F&B venues, rooftop bar, and event/wedding offerings. Directly competes for the same high-end leisure and corporate traveler segments in Rome.
• Hotel de Russie: 5-star luxury hotel between Piazza del Popolo and Spanish Steps with comparable F&B, spa, and event offerings. Direct competitor in Rome's luxury hotel segment, especially for corporate and cultural travelers.
• The St. Regis Rome: Iconic 5-star luxury hotel in central Rome offering comparable rooms, F&B, event space, and luxury services. Direct competitor on Rome's luxury hotel segment, similar customer base of high-net-worth leisure and corporate clients.
• Hassler Rome: Family-owned 5-star luxury hotel at the top of the Spanish Steps, offering similar room tiers, Michelin-level dining, spa, and event spaces. Directly competes for luxury travelers seeking authentic Roman heritage experiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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