ATENEO GARDEN PALACE, Rome

Ateneo Garden Palace - A Liberty-style hotel with rooftop garden dining in Rome's San Lorenzo district

Located in a renovated early 1900s Liberty building near the ancient Aurelian walls, this 4-star Rome hotel offers 57 rooms across three floors in the San Lorenzo neighborhood. The Ateneo Garden Palace features a rooftop terrace restaurant serving buffet breakfast with cold meats, cereals, pastries, and Italian coffee. Guest rooms include satellite TV, air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi, with some rooms offering private balconies overlooking the courtyard garden. The property provides three meeting rooms accommodating up to 40 people, an all-day bar, and a peaceful garden with quiet reading areas. The hotel sits 984.3 ft from both the National Library and National Institute of Health, with a 10-minute walk to Roma Termini station. Guests can access the A and B metro lines and bus 64 to reach major attractions.

Pros

Housed in a noble Roman family's former pharmaceutical residence

Rooftop garden terrace offers city views and outdoor dining

Located in a quiet area within the lively university district

Walking distance to research institutions and transportation hubs

Cons

1.5 miles from main tourist attractions like the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain

Limited dining options within the hotel