HOTEL MECENATE PALACE, Rome

Hotel Mecenate Palace - A 4-star historic hotel with rooftop dining and panoramic views of Santa Maria Maggiore

Located in Esquilino, the highest of Rome's seven hills, this 74-room Rome hotel features soundproofed accommodations decorated in late 20th-century style. The Mecenate Palace houses 'La Terrazza dei Papi,' a rooftop restaurant serving Mediterranean and regional cuisine, alongside a Sky Bar for evening cocktails with city views. Guest rooms include marble bathrooms with Portuguese and Siena stonework, minibars, complimentary tea/coffee facilities, and in-room safes. Two top-floor suites - Orazio and Properzio - offer private terraces and fireplaces. The property stands 1968.5 ft from Rome's Termini Metro and Train Station, positioning guests within walking distance to landmarks like the Colosseum (1 mile), Spanish Steps (1 mile), and Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (0.3 miles).

Pros

Soundproofed rooms with marble bathrooms from Portugal and Siena

Two distinct dining venues: rooftop restaurant and ground-floor Caffè Papa Sisto

360-degree panoramic views of Rome's skyline from the rooftop

Secure luggage storage available for early arrivals and late departures

Cons

25 miles distance from Fiumicino International Airport

Some rooms are located on lower floors without panoramic views