Superior Triple Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Hotel · Rome · Lazio
Relais Hotel Antico Palazzo Rospigliosi
This is a 4-star palazzo hotel beside Santa Maria Maggiore, with a tranquil courtyard, 24-hour reception and a small-scale, personal feel.
- Right beside Santa Maria Maggiore, with the Colosseum close by
- Staff praised for being attentive, professional and generous
- Quiet rooms, a tranquil courtyard and on-site parking
7.4
Very good
551 reviews
Booking.com 7.4 · 551 reviews
About
Relais Hotel Antico Palazzo Rospigliosi
Relais Hotel Antico Palazzo Rospigliosi is a 4-star hotel in an old palazzo building, right next to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. It runs as a small-scale operation, and guests say that makes the service personal. The building itself is part of the appeal, with grand reception rooms, a large private courtyard and a church on level three.
Guest scores tell a consistent story: location and staff are the highlights, while rooms, dining, facilities and value trail behind. Reviewers describe tidy, spacious and quiet rooms, and some had garden views. Breakfast is modest, and one guest found the Wi-Fi too slow for email, so this is a stay about character and service rather than modern polish.
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- Location is the headline. — The hotel sits next to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, with the train and bus stations close by and the Colosseum described as just around the corner. Several reviewers call the location perfect or superb for exploring on foot.
- Staff earn consistent praise. — Reviewers mention attentive, professional and generous service, and single out staff members such as Laura and Stefano for being helpful and friendly. The staff rating category is the hotel's strongest at 7.9.
- Rooms are quiet and spacious. — Guests describe tidy, large rooms, good sound insulation and a quiet night's sleep even though the hotel is on a busy road. Some rooms have garden views, and the amenity list includes soundproofing, mini-bar and climate control.
- The palazzo has real character. — The building is part of the experience: grand reception rooms, a large private courtyard and a church on level three. One long-time traveller called it one of the best Italian-style places they had encountered in 27 years.
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Worth weighing
3 to weigh- Breakfast is modest. — Guests describe the breakfast as satisfactory at best, with one noting it was modest and another that bread rolls ran out on some days. The dining score of 6.7 sits below the overall rating.
- Wi-Fi can be frustrating. — One guest enjoyed everything about the stay except the Wi-Fi, which was slow and couldn't handle email. The facilities score is the lowest category at 5.6, so technology should not be the reason you book.
- Value scores are weaker than service. — The value rating is 6.3 and rooms 6.7, even though the starting price is £71 per night. This is a stay that earns its marks on location and people more than polish.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Triple Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Classic Double or Twin Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Junior Suite
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Quadruple Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Executive Double or Twin Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Lift
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Parking & transport
- Parking
- Paid airport shuttle
- Car hire
Reception & services
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Free toiletries
- Electric kettle
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Carpeted floor
Food & beverage
- In-room breakfast
Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Accessibility & family
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Allergy-free rooms
- Cots
Pets
- Pets allowed
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 7.4/10 from 551 reviews
Booking.com · 7.4 · 551 reviews
7.4Verified guest“The location was excellent, and parking was free and on-site. There was a good variety of great meals.”
7.4Verified guest“The location is superb, and the staff were attentive, professional and generous. We would certainly recommend it to friends and family.”
7.4Verified guest“The reception rooms are grand, transport access is excellent, and there is a large private courtyard.”
7.4Verified guest“This is a small-scale operation, so the service feels personal. The building itself is a work of art and worth enjoying during your stay, even though the hotel doesn't advertise it much. Staff do everything they can for you, and the location is excellent for exploring the city on foot. If you appreciate Italian-style accommodation, this is one of the best places I have found in 27 years.”
7.4Verified guest“A great old building with good sound insulation in the rooms and a convenient location. The breakfast, however, is modest.”
7.4Verified guest“A wonderful stay overall — a room with a view, and Laura was a delight. The staff were efficient and the ambience was terrific. The only downside was the Wi-Fi, which was too slow to check email; everything else was wonderful.”
04 — Location
Getting around Rome
The property sits in Rome.
Around the hotel: The hotel is right beside the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Guests describe the Colosseum as just around the corner, with restaurants and wine bars nearby.
Getting around: The train and bus stations are next door, and reviewers say the location is excellent for exploring the city on foot.
Via Liberiana 21, Rome, Lazio, 00185, Italy
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
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- Check-in
- From 14:00-23:59
- Check-out
- By 12:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Allowed
- Property
- 39 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
Is parking available?
Yes, parking is listed among the hotel's amenities. One guest noted that the parking was free and on-site.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in runs from 14:00 to 23:59. Check-out is by 12:00.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, pets are allowed.
What does the guest rating look like?
The hotel has a guest rating of 7.4 from 551 reviews. Staff score highest at 7.9, while facilities score lowest at 5.6.
The bottom line
A characterful palazzo with a superb location, personable staff and comfortable, quiet rooms. Breakfast is modest, Wi-Fi is patchy and facilities score low, so go for atmosphere, service and access rather than modern extras.
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