04.11.2026 15:31
The historic building in Rome, which served as the headquarters of the Italian Communist Party (PCI) during the Cold War, was purchased by a hotel group and converted into a 5-star hotel. According to information on accommodation sites, room rates at the hotel can exceed 700 euros per night. Symbols such as the marble bust of Italian communist theorist Antonio Gramsci and the Paris Commune flag continue to be displayed in the hotel.
The former headquarters of the PCI, one of the most iconic buildings in Italian political history, drew attention with its new function. The building, which was one of the centers of politics during the period when the party was at its strongest, now serves as a luxury hotel.
A HOTEL GROUP BOUGHT IT
According to information in the Italian press, the building was purchased by a hotel group some time ago. Located on “Via delle Botteghe Oscure” (Dark Shops Street), the building is therefore also known in Italian as “Bottegone,” meaning “big shop.”
HEADQUARTERS FROM 1945 TO 1991
The building served as the PCI headquarters from 1945 until the party disbanded in 1991. After renovation, the building was converted into a 5-star hotel.
OVER 700 EUROS PER NIGHT
According to information on accommodation sites, room prices at the hotel can exceed 700 euros per night depending on the room type. Symbols such as the marble bust of Italian communist theorist Antonio Gramsci and the flag of the Paris Commune continue to be displayed at the hotel.