KOLBE HOTEL ROME, Rome

Kolbe Hotel Rome - A 17th-century monastery with garden restaurant and Palatine Hill views

Situated in a converted 1625 monastery beside the Roman Forum, this 4-star Rome hotel features 72 rooms across its historic structure. The Kolbe Hotel combines preserved 17th-century architectural elements with modern amenities, maintaining an active monastery section within the building. Guest rooms offer views of either the Palatine Hill ruins or the internal courtyard garden. The Unique Al Palatino Garden Restaurant serves Roman and Italian cuisine on a garden terrace amid citrus trees. The property provides 8180.5 ft^2 of event space accommodating up to 200 guests, with meeting rooms featuring original brick vaulted ceilings. Located 164.0 ft from the Roman Forum and 656.2 ft from Circus Maximus, the Kolbe Hotel positions guests within walking distance of ancient Rome's major sites.

Pros

The hotel maintains an active monastery section, preserving its historic legacy

The peaceful courtyard garden features orange, lemon and olive trees

Select bathrooms include circular Jacuzzi tubs or chromotherapy shower systems

Meeting spaces showcase original 17th-century brick vaulted ceilings

Cons

800-meter walk to nearest subway station

Check-out time is earlier than typical at 10:00 PM for standard rooms