4-star hotel in the heart of Trastevere, housed in a former Baroque monastery designed by Borromini, with garden, panoramic terrace and elegant rooms just steps from the Tiber.
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Donna Camilla Savelli – VRetreats is a 4-star hotel housed in a former 17th-century monastery designed by Baroque architect Francesco Borromini, in the Trastevere district of Rome.
The interiors preserve fine stuccowork, exposed-beam ceilings and period furniture, alongside air-conditioned rooms with satellite LCD TV, minibar and coffee machine. The range includes double, triple and suite rooms with a separate sitting area, some with garden views or a private terrace, spread across several buildings of the property.
The inner garden with patio and the panoramic terrace, which offers glimpses of the rooftops of the Eternal City, are among the spaces most appreciated by guests, along with room service, free WiFi throughout the property, and a buffet breakfast with vegan and gluten-free options, served in the garden during the summer months.
The location in Trastevere means Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere can be reached on foot in 5 minutes, and the Vatican in about 10 minutes by crossing the Ponte Sisto, making the property suitable for both romantic stays and cultural trips.
The room types at Donna Camilla Savelli occupy the restored spaces of the former monastery and share air conditioning, private bathroom, flat-screen TV, minibar and a coffee machine. Sizes range from the 14 sqm of the most compact Double Room to nearly 40 sqm in the suites, with beds ranging from double to French to extra-large.
The Suites, spread across several rooms with a separate sitting area, stand out for their furnishings that alternate period pieces with contemporary finishes, and in some cases offer garden views or access to a private terrace. The Executive rooms offer more generous space than the Superior rooms, while the Executive Triple adds a sofa bed to accommodate up to three guests. Several accommodations overlook inner courtyards or quiet streets of the district.
Air-conditioned room with satellite LCD TV, furnished with period pieces and a marble bathroom. It is one of the few room types that, subject to availability, offers a view of the inner garden.
Spacious suite with a sitting area separate from the sleeping area and a luxury amenity kit, almost double the size of the Deluxe room. The furnishings alternate period pieces with contemporary finishes, assigned subject to availability.
Compact, air-conditioned accommodation with satellite LCD TV, designed for an essential stay without the extra details found in the property’s higher room categories.
More spacious than the Superior despite similar sizes, this room features an extra-large bed and en-suite bathroom, ideal for those seeking a little extra comfort.
The only room type in the range designed for three guests, thanks to the sofa bed added to the extra-large double bed, while keeping air conditioning and an en-suite bathroom.
Located in a building separate from the main structure, this room overlooks a quiet street and offers a bidet, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries.
Suite with separate living room and bedroom, the only one among the suites with a bathroom featuring a bathtub or shower and a direct view of the property’s inner garden.
The largest of the available suites, with a separate living room and the only one with a private terrace, ideal for those who want to enjoy Trastevere without even leaving the room.
Donna Camilla Savelli offers guests a garden with a patio and a panoramic terrace, along with common spaces such as a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service to arrange excursions and transfers. Business travelers can rely on meeting and banquet facilities, while those seeking relaxation will find a safe, air conditioning and heating in the common areas.
The dining service includes an on-site restaurant, a bar and a snack bar, useful for those who don’t want to leave the property in the evening. Rooms are equipped with amenities such as a bathrobe, slippers, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, along with bed linen and a coffee machine. A lift makes moving between floors easier, and family rooms and facilities for guests with disabilities are available.
Donna Camilla Savelli – VRetreats is located on Via Garibaldi, in the heart of Trastevere, at the foot of the climb leading up to the Gianicolo and just steps from the district’s nightlife and traditional restaurants. The area retains the atmosphere of Rome’s old alleys with cobbled streets and historic buildings, and is animated by venues such as Antica Pesa and Isole di Sicilia, both about 50 meters from the property.
Getting around the rest of the city is easy: Roma San Pietro railway station is 1.2 km away, while Quattro Venti station is 1.4 km away. Circo Massimo metro station can be reached in about 2 km, and the Colosseo station in 2.1 km. Those arriving by plane will find Ciampino airport 13 km away and Fiumicino airport 17 km away. On foot, Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere is 5 minutes away, while crossing the Tiber on Ponte Sisto leads to Rome’s historic center in about 10 minutes.
The district is well suited to a walking holiday among art and history: Villa Farnesina, 350 meters away, houses Renaissance frescoes, while the climb up the Gianicolo offers one of the city’s most beloved views, especially at sunset. In just a few minutes you can reach Piazza Trilussa and Piazza Navona, both lively with venues and street artists, as well as Castel Sant’Angelo and Piazza San Pietro, a must-visit for those touring the Vatican. In summer, the hotel’s inner garden offers a shaded retreat after long walks, while in the colder months Trastevere remains lively thanks to its markets and always-open trattorias.
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Guests particularly praise the location in Trastevere (9.5) and the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms (9.6), also appreciating the helpfulness of the staff (9.6). Value for money, though somewhat lower (8.6), does not detract from an overall very positive assessment of the stay.
Yes, Donna Camilla Savelli – VRetreats accepts small pets, up to 6 kg, upon request and with a possible surcharge.
Check-in at Donna Camilla Savelli – VRetreats is available from 3:00 PM to midnight, while check-out must be completed between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
Yes, Donna Camilla Savelli – VRetreats offers free WiFi throughout the property.
Donna Camilla Savelli – VRetreats is about a 10-minute walk from the Vatican, crossing the Tiber via Ponte Sisto.
Donna Camilla Savelli – VRetreats offers private parking, subject to availability upon arrival.
Breakfast at Donna Camilla Savelli – VRetreats is a varied buffet with continental, vegan and gluten-free options, served in the garden during the summer months.
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