5-star hotel on Lungotevere dei Mellini, between Prati and the historic center of Rome, with restaurant, terrace and concierge service for a higher-level stay.
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The First Musica – Preferred Hotels & Resorts is a 5-star hotel located on Lungotevere dei Mellini, in the Prati district, about 900 meters from Castel Sant’Angelo. The property is part of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts collection and offers a high level of service, with a 24-hour front desk, concierge, airport transfer on request and luggage storage.
The rooms, air-conditioned and equipped with a sitting area, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, safe and coffee machine, range from the Prestige Double Room to the spacious family suites with multiple separate bedrooms. Several room types offer views of the city or the river, a detail that makes choosing your room part of the experience. The private bathrooms are furnished with toiletries, bathrobes and hairdryers.
On the ground floor there are a restaurant, a bar and a terrace, while private parking makes things easier for guests arriving by car. Breakfast, served à la carte, offers continental, American and gluten-free options. The location, rated 9.4 by guests, allows guests to reach Piazza Navona, Piazza del Popolo and Lepanto metro station on foot, making the hotel a convenient base for exploring central Rome.
The accommodations at The First Musica – Preferred Hotels & Resorts cover a wide range of sizes, from the 25 square meters of the Prestige Double Room to the 65 of the Family Suite, designed for larger groups. All rooms are air-conditioned and feature a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, toiletries, bathrobes and hairdryers, as well as a flat-screen satellite TV, minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. Several room types, such as the Prestige Double Room with View and the Studio with View, stand out for their views of the city or the river, while others overlook the quieter inner courtyard.
For those seeking more space, the Junior Suite with View, the Suite and the Family Suite add a separate living room with a sofa bed, ideal for families or extended stays. The Family Suite, the largest in the property with two separate bedrooms, is designed to accommodate up to five people without giving up the comfort of the other room types.
The most compact of the double rooms in the property, at 25 square meters with a view of the city or the inner courtyard. Featuring a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, minibar and sitting area, it’s the most essential choice for a stay for two in the heart of Prati.
Slightly larger than the standard Prestige, it gains 3 square meters and a double view, over the city and the Tiber river. The larger sitting area and the bathroom with a full set of toiletries make it suitable for those who want a little extra comfort without upgrading to a suite.
At 32 square meters with an extra-large bed, this studio is the most spacious of the non-suite double rooms. The view over the city and the river accompanies an open layout that combines the sleeping and living areas into a single bright space.
The first true suite in the range, with a bedroom separate from the living room and a view of the city. The additional sofa bed allows it to accommodate up to three people, making it the most flexible solution for those traveling with a third guest.
Nearly identical to the Junior Suite in size, it differs in its view of the inner courtyard, quieter than the city view, and in its en-suite bathroom connected directly to the bedroom.
The largest accommodation in the hotel, with 65 square meters spread across two separate bedrooms, a living room with a sofa bed and two bathrooms. Designed for families or small groups, it’s the only room type with two independent sleeping areas.
The First Musica – Preferred Hotels & Resorts offers a range of services in line with its 5-star category. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day and includes a concierge service, private check-in and check-out, luggage storage and airport shuttle on request. Guests arriving by car can rely on a valet parking service, while room service, laundry, ironing and dry cleaning are available on site.
On the dining front, the hotel has a restaurant, a bar and an on-site café, with the option of breakfast in the room and menus for special diets on request. The terrace adds an outdoor space for moments of relaxation. Wellness services include massage treatments (body, face, feet and back), while pets are welcomed with dedicated bowls and a bed.
Every room is air-conditioned and equipped with a safe, flat-screen TV with satellite channels and free WiFi throughout the property, completing an offering designed for both business and leisure stays.
The First Musica occupies a historic building on Lungotevere dei Mellini, in the Prati district, one of Rome’s most elegant residential areas, appreciated for its wide streets and early 20th-century buildings. The Tiber river flows right in front of the hotel, and some rooms enjoy a direct view of it, while the district offers shops, historic cafés such as Caffè Ristretto and local restaurants just steps from the entrance.
The location is also convenient for those getting around by public transport: Lepanto and Flaminio metro stations are both about 700 meters away, while Flaminio railway station is just 700 meters away and Roma San Pietro station is 2 km away. Ciampino Airport can be reached in about 14 km, and Fiumicino Airport in 18.5 km. On foot, it takes just a few minutes to reach Piazza del Popolo (500 m) and Castel Sant’Angelo (700 m).
Guests staying here can devote their days to the historic center: Piazza Navona is about 400 meters away, the Trevi Fountain is 1.1 km away and Piazza di Spagna with its famous staircase is 750 meters away, all reachable on foot by crossing the Prati district and the bridge over the Tiber. The nearby Pincio hill, 600 meters away, offers a particularly pleasant panoramic walk on summer evenings, while in winter the museums and churches of the center remain the main destination for those visiting the city.
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Guests particularly praise the staff, rated 9.8, and the cleanliness of the rooms, at 9.6. The location, at 9.4, is also highly appreciated, ideal for couples. The value for money, while still good at 8.9, is the lowest-rated category among those reviewed.
The First Musica – Preferred Hotels & Resorts is located at Lungotevere dei Mellini 27, in the Prati district of Rome, about 700 meters from Castel Sant’Angelo and 400 meters from Piazza Navona.
Yes, The First Musica – Preferred Hotels & Resorts accepts pets on request, with a possible extra charge and the availability of dedicated bowls and a bed.
No, The First Musica – Preferred Hotels & Resorts offers a valet parking service, but it is not free and is subject to an additional charge.
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The First Musica – Preferred Hotels & Resorts offers an à la carte breakfast with continental, American and gluten-free options.
Yes, The First Musica – Preferred Hotels & Resorts offers free WiFi throughout the property.
The closest attractions to The First Musica – Preferred Hotels & Resorts are Piazza Navona at 400 meters, Piazza del Popolo at 500 meters and Castel Sant’Angelo at about 700 meters.
