Elegant 4-star hotel in Rome, just steps from Piazza del Popolo, with buffet breakfast, free WiFi and air-conditioned rooms detailed with care.
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River Palace Hotel is a 4-star hotel in the Villa Borghese/Parioli district of Rome, just steps from Piazza del Popolo and the Flaminio metro stop.
The elegant interiors, enriched with period furniture, welcome guests looking for a convenient base to explore the historic center without giving up a touch of refinement. The rooms, air-conditioned and equipped with satellite TV, range from the more compact Classic and Economy solutions to suites and junior suites with city views, a terrace or a whirlpool tub, also suitable for families with children.
Buffet breakfast is served daily with homemade cakes, fresh fruit, cured meats and cheeses, while the bar lounge offers cocktails and a selection of over twenty whisky labels. Service is ensured by a 24-hour front desk, supported by concierge, luggage storage and laundry service.
Thanks to its proximity to Flaminio station and the metro, the property is a good reference point for those wanting to reach Piazza di Spagna, the Vatican and the capital’s main landmarks on foot.
River Palace Hotel offers ten types of rooms and suites, all air-conditioned, soundproofed and equipped with flat-screen TV and minibar, designed for both short and extended stays in the heart of Rome.
The more compact solutions, such as the Classic Single Room and the Economy Double Room, are ideal for solo travelers or those seeking good value for money, while the Deluxe Double/Twin Room offers more space and the option to add a crib. Those wanting more privacy can choose the Junior Suite or the Duplex Suite, both with independent entrance and separate living area, or the One-Bedroom Suite with City View, on the top floor, with whirlpool tub and panoramic terrace overlooking the capital’s rooftops.
The Classic Double Room is the property’s most compact solution, with carpeted floors, satellite LCD TV and free wired WiFi connection. It does not offer the option of extra beds, making it ideal for an essential stay as a couple.
Larger than the Classic, this Deluxe room offers a marble bathroom complete with slippers and a bathrobe, and the option to configure the beds as a double or as twin singles. It is the only one among the base rooms that can accommodate a crib or an extra bed.
Designed for a single guest, this is the smallest room in the property at just 11 sqm. It features carpeted floors, satellite LCD TV and free WiFi connection, with no option for extra beds.
On the top floor and with its 40 sqm, this is the most spacious room in the hotel. It features a whirlpool tub, a sofa, a private terrace and views over the rooftops of Rome: a combination of details that makes it unique compared to the other room types.
The Junior Suite has an independent entrance, a separate living area and a bathroom with bidet and walk-in shower. The combination of single and double bed makes it suitable for small groups or families, with a view over the inner courtyard.
Spread over two levels, this suite is the only one in the property with two bathrooms, both with walk-in showers and bidets. It includes a separate living area with independent entrance and a view over the inner courtyard.
Spread over two levels, this premium room offers a bathroom with walk-in shower, bidet, hairdryer and bathrobes, plus an independent entrance and a view over the inner courtyard, setting it apart from the simpler double rooms.
Compact and functional, this Economy room has a private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries set. With a French double bed, it is the most affordable option among the property’s double rooms.
River Palace Hotel provides guests with a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, luggage storage and currency exchange, as well as a tour desk to organize city visits. Those traveling for business or needing convenience can count on laundry, ironing and dry cleaning services, while magnetic key access and closed-circuit cameras ensure security during the stay.
For dining, the property offers an on-site coffee shop, a bar with a wine selection and in-room minibars, as well as the option to have breakfast delivered to the room. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, heating and soundproofing, and the property offers facilities for guests with disabilities, an elevator and family rooms, making it suitable also for those traveling with special needs.
River Palace Hotel is located on Via Flaminia, in the Villa Borghese/Parioli district, one of the most elegant and exclusive areas of Rome, where tourist traffic gives way to period buildings, well-kept shops and venues also frequented by locals. The street directly connects Piazzale Flaminio, 150 meters away, with the historic center, making the area a great compromise between everyday livability and proximity to the main attractions.
Getting around is made easy by the presence of Flaminio station, just 100 meters away, and the Flaminio metro stop, 150 meters away, while Lepanto station can be reached on foot in a few minutes, about 750 meters away. Piazza del Popolo is 250 meters away, Piazza di Spagna is about 1 km away and the Trevi Fountain is 1.6 km away, all comfortably reachable with a pleasant walk. For those arriving by plane, Ciampino airport is about 14 km away, while Fiumicino is about 19 km away.
The surrounding area is full of neighborhood life: bars such as Crazy Bar and Bar Lavi are just 50 meters away, while for dinner you can choose between Goody 1976 Bar Deli Restaurant and Gramigna – Resistenza Culinaria, both just steps from the hotel. A little further away lies Villa Borghese, one of the largest urban parks in Rome, ideal for a walk or a visit to the Galleria Borghese, while about a 20-minute walk brings you to Castel Sant’Angelo and the Vatican Museums. In summer, the Pincio, 300 meters away, offers a panoramic terrace particularly loved at sunset.
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Guests especially appreciate the friendliness of the staff, rated 9.2, and the location, rated 9.4, particularly convenient for couples visiting Rome. Cleanliness and comfort also receive good feedback, while the value for money, though positive at 8.1, is the most modest score among the ratings.
River Palace Hotel is located about 250 meters from Piazza del Popolo, reachable in a few minutes on foot along Via Flaminia.
No, River Palace Hotel does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, River Palace Hotel provides free WiFi connection throughout the property, including in the rooms.
Yes, River Palace Hotel requires a security deposit of €100 upon arrival, to be paid by credit card and refundable within 14 days of check-out.
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River Palace Hotel serves a daily buffet breakfast with continental, Italian, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and American options.
River Palace Hotel offers a valet parking service, available upon request and not included free of charge in the rate.
