Right in the Heart of Roma: Palazzo Ripetta
Nestled in the Eternal City is a real rarity: an independent five-star hotel. . .
Photos courtesy of Palazzo Ripetta
As an independent travel agency, it’s no surprise that we place high value on other independent businesses, hotels in particular. We love the authentic, part-of-the-family feel that comes with staying at an independent hotel. We love the character, the charm, the quirks. Palazzo Ripetta, located right in the center of Rome, is just this: one of the last remaining five-star independent hotels in the city.
Welcome to Palazzo Ripetta
For more than four centuries, Palazzo Ripetta—a former royal palace and orphanage—has stood in the heart of Rome. Just a few streets from Piazza di Spagna and Ara Pacis, the Palazzo today is an elegant hotel that has been in the same family since the 1960s.
Cross its threshold to discover the city of Rome through a collection of antique and contemporary works of art adorning its vast spaces. A majestic sphere, hewn from black and white marble by the artist Arnaldo Pomodoro, welcomes you in the hall. A third-century Roman sarcophagus, transformed into a fountain, murmurs in the courtyard patio.
Relax in your comfortable, refined guest room, featuring contemporary decor paired with age-old materials, inviting you to extend la Dolce Vita even to the world of your dreams. All 78 of the rooms are sparkling new, recently renovated and reimagined by designer Fausta Gaetani. From the fabrics to the furnishings to the marble, this is a true journey into Italian luxury and elegance.
And on Via di Ripetta, you really are in the middle of everything that makes Rome wonderful, with all you can imagine just a stone’s throw away. There’s the Piazza del Popolo, with the city’s oldest obelisk; the Piazza di Spagna and Trinità dei Monti; the Ara Pacis and its museum. And then there’s the Tiber, Villa Borghese, and the city’s most celebrated shopping streets, for a total experience in the Eternal City.
Wine & Dine at the Palazzo
In the evening, after a day exploring the city’s main attractions—which are all within walking distance—or some other hidden gem experiences that only Poe Travel can organize for you, retreat to the serenity of this charming piazzetta over an aperitif. The Piazzetta—with its tables arranged around the olive trees—is the perfect place for a lighter, chic meal like trays of oysters or white pizza with mortadella, hummus, and crudites. The rooftop terrace Etere on the other hand, is the place to be for champagne cocktails and a delectable seasonal menu.
At San Baylon restaurant, discover the classics of Roman gastronomy as interpreted by the skilled executive chef, all served in the warm, wood-paneled dining room. Given that this is the hotel’s restaurant that packs the biggest punch, you might be surprised to learn that it’s also family-friendly, but it’s a godsend for children. They give the little ones coloring activities and connect-the-dot games, along with a kid-friendly menu for those pickier eaters!
As a side note, if you find yourself impressed by the gastronomy on offer at the Palazzo (and you will), you can enjoy an authentic cooking class here too—and children are welcome!
If you would like to Go Away to Palazzo Ripetta in Rome (or anywhere else in the world), simply contact us. We will design a completely customized itinerary to set you on your way.