Rome's Hotel Eden, the Dorchester Collection landmark perched above the Spanish Steps, has a new leader. Tristan Delaittre takes over as general manager from October 1, 2026, and his background suggests the hotel's dining scene will be very much in focus.
Delaittre has spent over seven years with Dorchester Collection, most recently as Corporate Director of Food and Beverage, steering restaurant and bar strategy across the group's ten properties. Before that, he was food and beverage director at Le Meurice in Paris, running operations for the two-Michelin-starred Restaurant le Meurice Alain Ducasse and Cedric Grolet's famous pastry boutique. He's also been shaping dining concepts for the group's upcoming openings, including The Alba in Dubai, slated for 2028, with a Tokyo property to follow in 2029.
For travellers, the appointment is a useful signal about where this storied Roman hotel is heading. Hotel Eden has 98 rooms and suites, many looking out over the city or the green sweep of Villa Borghese. Its rooftop La Terrazza serves modern creative cooking with a view, while Il Giardino offers a more relaxed take on Roman classics. There's also The Eden Spa, with private treatment suites, a relaxation lounge and a fitness studio. A GM whose career is rooted in gastronomy and hotel operations is a good omen for anyone booking the hotel as much for the food as for the location.
The timing fits a wider pattern. Rome has been cementing its place among Europe's top luxury destinations, and the big hotel groups are investing accordingly - new leadership, refreshed concepts and heightened competition for the city's best tables and suites. Dorchester Collection's CEO Philippe Leboeff framed the move as putting someone who knows the brand's culture in charge of its Rome flagship.
If you're weighing a stay, the essentials remain appealing: the hotel sits within walking distance of the Spanish Steps, and the high-floor views over Villa Borghese are among the best you'll find from a hotel room in central Rome. The rooftop restaurant is a draw in its own right, especially at sunset.
For now, expect continuity with a stronger culinary emphasis - and keep an eye on how La Terrazza and Il Giardino evolve under new management. Travellers planning a 2026 or 2027 Rome trip who value service pedigree and serious food will find this one worth watching.