"D.O.M. The D.O.M., which opened in late 2013, is a five-star boutique hotel in the heart of Rome ’s historic center. Originally built as a 17 th -century noble palace, the property was subsequently converted into a monastery, then Ministry of Justice offices. Its current design, which blends architectural elements from its previous uses, was entrusted to architect Antonio Girardi, who has seamlessly married Renaissance reverence and modern design. Thanks to the previous ecclesiastical incarnation, rooms are intimate and many have low ceilings. Dark gray and brown hues mingle with velveteen, brick, and wood, creating a cavernous feel in the ground-floor common areas, which contrast with the bright and open rooftop terrace and its views over Rome’s Renaissance quarter and across the river to Trastevere . On the ground floor, a small reception area precedes the hotel bar and restaurant, as well as a small enclosed terrace."