A design hotel in the historic heart of Rome, among imperial ruins and centuries-old squares, with a restaurant, terrace and fitness centre.
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Palazzo Velabro, a Member of Design Hotels, is a 4-star hotel in the historic centre of Rome, just steps from the Roman Forum and Piazza Venezia. The property occupies a renovated period building with a contemporary design language, combining historic architectural elements with carefully curated interiors.
The air-conditioned rooms all include a minibar, safe, desk and flat-screen TV, with private bathrooms featuring toiletries and a hairdryer; the higher room categories add a balcony, seating area or garden view. Breakfast, served buffet-style, offers continental, Italian, vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Common facilities include a fitness centre, a panoramic terrace, a bar and an in-house restaurant, along with room service and a 24-hour front desk, with staff speaking German, English, Spanish and French. The location is ideal for exploring on foot between the Colosseum, Circus Maximus and Piazza Navona, as well as Trastevere and its lanes. Well suited to couples and travellers looking for a refined stay in the heart of the ancient city.
The seven room types available at Palazzo Velabro range from 30 to 60 sqm and differ mainly in size, layout and view. All feature air conditioning, a private bathroom with toiletries, a desk and a flat-screen TV, ensuring a comfortable stay regardless of the category chosen. The more compact rooms, such as the King Superior Room and the Superior Room, are designed for couples, while the larger options introduce separate seating areas and an additional sofa bed.
Those looking for more space can choose the Suite or the King Deluxe Suite, both with a distinct sleeping area, or the Executive Suite and the Junior Suite with Garden View, the latter featuring a private balcony. Rooms with multi-bed configurations are suited to families or small groups, thanks to the sofa beds alongside the extra-large double bed.
The most compact room type in the property, designed for couples. It features air conditioning, a minibar and a private bathroom with shower and bidet, plus a tea and coffee set, wardrobe and safe.
Slightly larger than the King Superior, this room stands out for its city view and the possibility of accommodating a child in addition to the two adults. The private bathroom features a shower and bidet, with a tea and coffee set, heating and a safe.
The first room type with a living area separate from the sleeping area, suited to travellers in three. The private bathroom is enriched with toiletries, and the room features a safe, wardrobe and flat-screen TV.
Larger than the standard Suite, this triple room offers a flexible configuration with single beds, a double bed and a sofa bed, ideal for families or small groups. It features a separate seating area and a private bathroom with shower and bidet.
The most spacious room type in the hotel, with 60 sqm divided between a seating area with flat-screen TV and a private balcony, exclusive to this suite along with the Junior Suite. Features a desk and private bathroom.
The only room type with a garden view and a private balcony overlooking greenery, plus toiletries and bathrobes provided. The private bathroom features a shower, bidet and hairdryer.
Palazzo Velabro offers facilities designed for a well-rounded stay in the centre of Rome: a fitness centre with a gym, a panoramic terrace with outdoor furniture and a common lounge with a TV area. The front desk operates 24 hours a day with a concierge service, luggage storage and a tour desk, while multilingual staff assist guests in German, English, Spanish and French.
On the dining side, the property offers an in-house restaurant, a bar, a snack bar and the option of breakfast in the room, plus continuous room service. Accessibility is also a focus, with rooms and facilities designed for guests with disabilities, wheelchair access and bathrooms with grab rails.
Additional services include dry cleaning, ironing, babysitting and children’s meals, useful for families travelling together. Security is ensured by a 24-hour front desk, CCTV and key card access.
Palazzo Velabro is located in the heart of Rome’s historic centre, between the Circus Maximus and the Palatine Hill, in an area where the ruins of the ancient city coexist with cobbled lanes and small eateries. Just steps from the hotel are the Temples of Portunus and Hercules, only 100 metres away, and the Church of Sant’Anastasia, 200 metres away, direct testimonies of Republican and Imperial Rome.
The property is well connected: Circo Massimo metro station is 800 metres away, Colosseo metro station 750 metres, while Roma Ostiense and Porta San Paolo train stations are around 1.6-1.9 km away. Ciampino Airport is 12 km away, and Fiumicino Airport around 18 km. Just a short walk from the hotel, within 350 metres, are restaurants such as Parole in Libertà Bistrot and cafés such as Barberi and Pavoncello.
On foot, you can reach the Roman Forum (350 m), the Colosseum (900 m) and the Capitoline Museums (350 m) within a few minutes; slightly further, around 1.2 km away, is the Trevi Fountain. In summer, the Orange Garden, 500 metres away, offers one of the most striking views over the city at sunset, while in cooler months walks along the Palatine Hill and towards Trastevere, with Piazza di Santa Maria around 1 km away, allow you to discover the capital’s more authentic side, away from the main tourist flows.
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Reviews particularly praise cleanliness (9.7) and comfort (9.6), followed by a highly appreciated staff (9.5). The central location also receives enthusiastic ratings, while the value for money, though solid, remains the most modest score among the categories evaluated.
Yes, Palazzo Velabro allows pets on request, with a possible extra charge payable by the guest.
No, Palazzo Velabro does not offer parking reserved for guests.
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Yes, Palazzo Velabro is located about 900 metres from the Colosseum, comfortably reachable on foot.
Yes, Palazzo Velabro offers a buffet breakfast with continental, Italian, vegetarian, gluten-free and American options.
The front desk staff at Palazzo Velabro speak German, English, Spanish and French.
Yes, Palazzo Velabro offers rooms and facilities designed for guests with disabilities, with wheelchair access and bathrooms fitted with grab rails.
