Light on Rome

The ideal of La Dolce Vita shines inside The Hoxton hotel in Rome, thanks to lamps specially made by Contardi

The Hoxton, Rome
The Hoxton, Rome

We are in the district of Parioli, one of the most exclusive in the Italian capital, surrounded by parks, cultural landmarks and refined palazzi. This is the setting for the Hoxton hotel, a British chain of “open-house hotels – as it calls itself – inspired by the diversity and originality of the streets and scenes that surround us”. Hoxton Roma therefore is not to be outdone and with an interior design created by London-based Ennismore Design Studio, brings that elegant yet exciting atmosphere inside a building of seven storeys, evoking the Rome of the 1950s and La Dolce Vita.

A mid-century style defines the furniture and decor, including the lighting. This vintage feel was the inspiration for Contardi Lighting when it came to creating bespoke lamps for the hotel to go in the communal areas as well as the rooms. Completely new products along with restyled existing lights that here take on a new life. Combining a sartorial approach and cutting-edge technology, Contardi lamps emit a modulated and functional light that makes for cosy interiors.