tl;dr – I give it one year tops after this property debuts before it’s no longer bookable with a 1-4 FNA.
We’re back with another installment of “Deals I’m Booking That You Should Book Too”, a weekly series where I walk you through a random (possibly more) curated deal(s) – points & miles, cash, otherwise (?) – that I find compelling for one reason or another. You can find the past installments here.
As Hyatt will soon change its award chart, it’s worth taking a look around to see what last-minute deals can be had. One of the more savvy moves you can make is to book hotels that haven’t officially opened yet. Such is the case with the Hyatt Regency Rome Central.
Slated to enter World of Hyatt as a Category 4 hotel, this could very well be one Category 1-4 redemption throughout the entire Hyatt portfolio. Hotels in Rome, at least decent ones, can be frustratingly pricey. Thus, being able to use a Category 1-4 FNA for a newly renovated property with good amenities could be quite the steal.
The Hyatt Regency Rome Central is open for reservations as of September 1, 2026.
However, before we get too excited, there are a few things to note. Similar to the Thompson Rome, Thompson Sevilla, and the Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman, this hotel’s opening has been pushed back a few times already. (In the case of the Thompson, I was able to get an on-the-ground-look in Rome a few weeks ago while strolling about, and it feels like they are further away from opening that closer.) And though I don’t have the screenshots, I can remember reading something similar online from a Hyatt member who recently walked by the upcoming Hyatt Regency Rome Central and mentioned it was still a ‘construction zone.’
The hotel’s offerings seem pretty robust. For dining, guests will be able to ‘indulge in innovative Japanese cuisine at the signature restaurant Niroma, sip expertly crafted cocktails at the CIAO, BROOKLYN!, or grab a takeaway cappuccino from our welcoming JUNO lobby bar.’
There is a rooftop pool, fitness center, a yoga deck, and I *believe* there’s even a spa.
Again, not bad for a category 4 property.
With all that said, I still think it’s worth it to take the plunge now, while this hotel is still a Category 4. It’s well-located, adjacent to Roma Termini train station, and cool sites like the Diocletian Baths, the underrated-and-super-slept-on National Roman Museum – Palazzo Massimo alle Terme, and Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore.
Here’s an idea of pre-devaluation rates:
Whether you’re booking via points advance or have certificates that you’re willing to deploy and wait now, snagging it at these rates (before Hyatt inevitably decides to bump it up a category) might mean that if your stay can’t happen as scheduled, your original rates might be honored at a later date.
