TH Roma – Carpegna Palace Domus Mariae Hotel

Staying in Rome doesn’t have to mean staying in a small room overlooking a noisy street. Carpegna Palace is a grand Renaissance-inspired building boasting a private garden and dedicated access to the extensive Villa Carpegna Park. It’s just 2km west from St Peter’s Square, so while you won’t be on the doorstep of the main tourist attractions, you’re just 600m from the Cornelia Metro station. This means The Vatican, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Spanish Steps and much more are just a short train ride away.

Start the day with a hearty breakfast in the hotel’s restaurant and end it with an exclusive cocktail in the bar. If you have a late flight home, take advantage of the luggage storage facility and spend your final few hours in The Eternal City exploring more of the sites. Parents of young children can take advantage of the babysitting service. Carpegna Palace doesn’t just welcome human guests, small dogs (up to 10kg) can check-in too (reservation required).

The hotel has over 200 rooms, which are all air conditioned and non-smoking. The Classic option offers 19m2 of space and either a double bed or two singles. Deluxe are slightly bigger and also offer a great view over Villa Carpegna Park. Junior Suites boast a living area with a sofa bed that could convert into a sleeping option for the kids. Please note pets are not permitted in Junior Suites.

If you book a longer stay, you might wish to consider visiting Ostica Antica, a well-preserved archaeological site. Or maybe the clifftop city of Orvieto, which is linked to Rome via the historic Via Francigena pilgrimage route. But you won’t have to walk, as there is now a rail link.