HOTEL PALAZZO MANFREDI - SMALL LUXURY HOTELS OF THE WORLD, Rome

Hotel Palazzo Manfredi - Small Luxury Hotels Of The World - A 17th-century residence with Michelin-starred dining and direct Colosseum views

Located in Rione Monti between the Colosseum and Piazza Venezia, this Rome hotel features minimalist contemporary design with furnishings by Ingo Maurer, Van Egmond, Philippe Starck, and Antonio Citterio. Hotel Palazzo Manfredi - Small Luxury Hotels Of The World offers twelve rooms, two suites and seven grand view suites, combining iconic designer pieces with 16th-century artworks. The property houses the Michelin-starred Aroma Restaurant with a terrace overlooking the Colosseum and Oppian Hill. Guest rooms feature marble bathrooms, king-sized beds, velvet armchairs, and floor-to-ceiling windows. The Small Luxury Hotels Of The World property sits directly adjacent to the Ludus Magnus gladiator training grounds. The Celio neighborhood surrounding the hotel contains local trattorias, pizzerias and wine bars. Domus Aurea lies 0.3 miles away while Piazza Venezia is 0.5 miles from the property.

Pros

Located in a 17th-century building with direct views of the ancient Ludus Magnus gladiator school ruins

Features a renovated terrace restaurant overlooking Roman landmarks including Domus Aurea

Rooms showcase works by top designers like Ingo Maurer and Van Egmond

Situated in the authentic Celio neighborhood with local dining options

Cons

15.5 miles distance to Tivoli and Villa d'Este attractions

Limited on-site facilities compared to larger luxury hotels