Hotel Bernini Bristol inauguration dates back to October 28, 1874, when it was called «The Bristol» in honour of the First Baronet of Bristol, the Protestant Bishop of Bristol, who lived in the 18th century.

This name was later coupled with the world-famous Baroque artist Bernini who sculpted the Triton Fountain in Piazza Barberini, situated right in front of the hotel.

Among the illustrious figures who have sojourned there are Don Pedro II Emperor of Brazil, the Prussian Emperor Frederick II, Catherine the Great, the Princess of Wales, and the Queen of England.

Sina Hotels buys the building in 1973, with the project of a sumptuous hotel for guests belonging to the business, political and diplomatic world