A 4-star hotel in a 16th-century palazzo in Rome, next to Santa Maria Maggiore, with a private chapel, garden and parking a short walk from Termini.
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The Relais Hotel Antico Palazzo Rospigliosi is a 4-star hotel occupying a 16th-century building adjoining the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, in the Monti district of Rome, once the residence of Pope Clement IX. The property preserves traces of its noble past, including a private chapel where Cardinal Rospigliosi held his sermons and a reading room that was once his living room.
The rooms, furnished in a classic style, come with air conditioning, minibar, flat-screen satellite TV and a private bathroom with toiletries; several room types overlook the inner courtyard, the garden or the basilica itself, and some feature a bathtub. The range spans from double rooms to quadruple rooms, with the Junior Suite as the largest and most panoramic option.
The location, a two-minute walk from Termini station and the Cavour metro stop, makes the hotel convenient both for those arriving by train and for those wishing to explore the historic centre on foot, with the Colosseum reachable in under ten minutes. Free parking is also available, a notable advantage in this part of Rome.
The accommodations at the Relais Hotel Antico Palazzo Rospigliosi are divided into six room types, from the more compact double room to the quadruple room designed for families, as well as the Junior Suite with a view of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. All rooms feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar and a private bathroom equipped with toiletries and a hairdryer, along with free WiFi.
What differentiates the room types is mainly the size, ranging from 18 sqm in the Classic Room to 30 sqm in the Junior Suite, and the views: some rooms overlook the inner courtyard or the garden, while others offer a view of the city or of points of interest in the neighbourhood. Several options come with a bathtub and soundproofing, while the triple and quadruple rooms can accommodate families or small groups with flexible bed configurations, to be chosen at the time of booking.
At 25 sqm, this Executive room is among the most spacious in the property and stands out for its view of the city and a point of interest in the neighbourhood, as well as the bathtub and soundproofing that make it particularly quiet. The bed configuration is flexible and must be indicated at the time of booking.
Designed to accommodate up to three people, this 25 sqm room focuses on practicality rather than views: unlike other room types, it does not overlook the courtyard or the city, but offers enough space for a small group or a family, with a bathtub and elegant classic-style furnishings.
This is the largest accommodation in the hotel, at 30 sqm, and offers a view no other room can match: a direct view of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. It features a DVD player, a bathtub and an extra-large double bed, for a stay designed for couples.
This is the most compact room type in the property, at 18 sqm, but it makes up for it with a dual view of the garden and inner courtyard that the other rooms lack. Without a bathtub, it focuses on a more intimate and quiet atmosphere thanks to soundproofing.
At 29 sqm and with capacity for up to four guests, this is the best choice for large families or groups of friends. It offers a city view and a bathtub, while keeping the elegant furnishings that characterise the whole property.
Larger than the standard Triple Room, this 27 sqm Superior version adds a city view and a bathtub, while keeping the same flexible bed options for groups of up to three people.
The Relais Hotel Antico Palazzo Rospigliosi offers services designed for those visiting Rome for both leisure and business. The front desk is open 24 hours a day, with a concierge service, luggage storage and a tour desk to help organise sightseeing in the city, while those arriving by air can rely on the airport shuttle.
Common areas include the inner garden and the historic chapel, once used by Cardinal Rospigliosi, as well as a lift providing access to the upper floors. Security is also a focus, with 24-hour surveillance and an in-room safe.
Every room has a private bathroom with shower or bathtub, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, as well as a minibar and the option of breakfast served directly in the room. Air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and an internet connection complete the amenities, while family rooms and facilities for guests with disabilities are also available.
The Relais Hotel Antico Palazzo Rospigliosi is located in the Monti district, one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Rome, adjoining the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. The area retains a character that is both lively and monumental, with alleyways, small restaurants such as Big Bens and Le 2 Colonne just steps from the entrance, and a constant mix of churches, historic palazzi and craft shops.
In terms of transport links, the location is among the most convenient in the city centre: Termini station is about 500 metres away, as is the Cavour metro stop, at 400 metres, on line B. Within a few minutes’ walk you can also reach the National Roman Museum (450 m) and the Domus Aurea (750 m), while the Colosseum is about 850 metres away and the Trevi Fountain just over a kilometre. Those arriving by air can rely on the airport shuttle to Fiumicino (20 km) or Ciampino (12 km).
This location makes it possible to plan a day in Rome almost entirely on foot: a morning walk towards the Roman Forum and the Colosseum, an afternoon stop at the Trevi Fountain or Piazza di Spagna, both reachable in about twenty minutes. In summer, evenings in the Monti district come alive with outdoor venues and small markets, while in winter the neighbourhood remains just as lively thanks to its proximity to major museums and historic churches, which can be visited without the queues found in the more touristy parts of the centre.
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Reviews particularly praise the location, rated 8.9, and the friendliness of the staff, rated 8. Comfort and cleanliness remain at decent levels, while value for money and WiFi are the aspects most often criticised by guests.
The Relais Hotel Antico Palazzo Rospigliosi is located at Via Liberiana 21, in the Monti district of Rome, next to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and about 500 metres from Termini station.
Yes, the Relais Hotel Antico Palazzo Rospigliosi accepts pets upon request, with a possible surcharge payable by the guest.
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Yes, the Relais Hotel Antico Palazzo Rospigliosi offers free street parking in the vicinity of the property.
The Colosseum is about 850 metres from the Relais Hotel Antico Palazzo Rospigliosi, reachable on foot in under 10 minutes.
Yes, the Relais Hotel Antico Palazzo Rospigliosi offers free WiFi in all rooms, although guests have rated this service as average (5.7).
The Relais Hotel Antico Palazzo Rospigliosi offers six room types, from the 18 sqm Classic Room to the 30 sqm Junior Suite with a view of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, as well as triple and quadruple rooms for families.
