Elevated Hospitality: Bulgari Hotel Roma

Here is my article in the December 2024 issue of LD+A:

Nestled in the heart of Rome, the Bulgari Hotel Roma stands as a tribute to the illustrious legacy of Sotirio Bulgari, the legendary jeweler famed for adorning the world’s stars of stage and screen. As the ninth addition to the Bulgari Hotels & Resorts collection, this luxury resort opened its doors in June 2023, embodying the essence of the Eternal City by seamlessly integrating rich history with modern sophistication.

The new Bulgari Hotel Roma occupies a rationalist architecture building, built circa 1937, that faces two of Rome’s important landmarks: the Ara Pacis and the Mausoleum of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor. A major restoration incorporated refined, Italian elegance into every detail of the hotel’s design, including its 110 rooms and suites, five distinctive restaurants, indoor pool, spa and boutiques. Imbued with the history and richness of Rome, the project earned the title of “Best Hotel 2024 In the World” by Virtuoso Travel. The restoration required over 300 skilled workers, with construction occurring seven days a week for more than three years.

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David Shiller

David Shiller is the Publisher of LightNOW, and President of Lighting Solution Development, a North American consulting firm providing business development services to advanced lighting manufacturers. The ALA awarded David the Pillar of the Industry Award. David has co-chaired ALA’s Engineering Committee since 2010. David established MaxLite’s OEM component sales into a multi-million dollar division. He invented GU24 lamps while leading ENERGY STAR lighting programs for the US EPA. David has been published in leading lighting publications, including LD+A, enLIGHTenment Magazine, LEDs Magazine, and more.

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