Boutique hotel with charming traditional decor in a historic building
Central location close to Piazza Farnese and Campo de’ Fiori
Unique design with interesting art and antiques throughout
Comfortable guest rooms with AC, flat-screen TVs, and minibars
Free generous breakfast buffet featuring homemade items
Large rooftop terrace with city views
Lobby meeting room
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Traditional decor is well-kept but may feel dated
No full-service restaurant on-site
Guest rooms lack kettles
The 31-room Hotel Residenza in Farnese is a traditional hotel with an eclectic design in the historic center of Rome. Situated in prime location next to Palazzo Farnese, Rome’s lovely French Embassy, the three-pearl property is housed in a 15th-century building with a large rooftop terrace. Guest rooms play up the building's original architectural details, but decor feels slightly dated and a little stuffy. Still, the overall effect is pleasant, and spaces are comfortable and well-maintained. All come with AC, small flat-screen TVs, and minibars with water, soda and sparkling wine, but there are no kettles for making tea or coffee. Breakfast, including delicious homemade jams and pastries, is free, as is Wi-Fi throughout. Travelers looking for a more upscale stay nearby can consider Hotel Campo De' Fiori.
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Scene
An eclectic mix of colorful decor in a historic building for families and couples
The spacious reception area at Hotel Residenza in Farnese is filled with a mix of classic chandeliers and contemporary art. It feels a bit like your cool aunt’s house, stuffed with bright objects and mismatched furniture simultaneously vying for attention, yet somehow, the look works. The free-handed approach to decor continues in the classically styled guest rooms, which each sport different wallpaper and eye-catching light fixtures. The only part of the hotel that seems sparsely furnished is the large rooftop terrace, where guests can relax while enjoying the city views. Most guests are leisure travelers -- particularly couples and some families -- taking advantage of the excellent location in the historic center.
Location
Diplomatic neighbors near a lively market in the heart of Rome
Located next to the French Embassy near exclusive Via Giuia, Hotel Residenza in Farnese is well-situated in Rome’s historic center. It's a one-minute walk from the lively fresh food market at Campo de’ Fiori, and in the evening, the area is popular with locals and visitors alike for dining and drinking. The streets leading away from the hotel are filled with small museums, artisan workshops, restaurants, bars, and unique boutiques. It is slightly inconvenient for public transportation, but the area is best explored on foot. It's about a 10-minute walk to the Pantheon and to Piazza Navona, and roughly 15 minutes on foot to Trastevere. Many of the city's other top sights are within a short walk. Taxis are available near in Campo de’ Fiori, and Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport is about a 40-minute drive away.
Rooms
Individually decorated, with patterned fabrics and antiques, but a bit dated and stuffy
Guest rooms at Hotel Residenza in Farnese have varied decor, but each follow a traditional standard. The damask fabrics and patterned wallpaper are a throwback to an earlier age, and may seem dated to modern travelers. Layouts also vary -- for example, one guest room in the palazzo’s old chapel still has arched ceiling where the altar was previously located, and another has hand-painted fresco ceilings. Most have queen beds, though some doubles are two twins pushed together. All rooms have AC, small flat-screen TVs, minibars with water, soda and sparkling wine, slippers, and safes, but there are no kettles for making tea or coffee. Bathrooms are more basic, but they contain bidets, stall showers with removable rainfall showerheads, hairdryers, and a generous stock of toiletries.
Features
Free homemade breakfast and a rooftop terrace, but no full-service restaurant
The hotel has a large rooftop terrace overlooking the gardens of the neighboring French Embassy. While there isn't much seating, there are a few cafes tables covered by an awning, and guests can order drinks from the lobby bar and take in the views of Rome. The hotel also has a free extensive sweet-and-savory buffet breakfast, with homemade items and treats from local bakeries. However, there's no full-service restaurant. Other amenities include a large meeting area on the ground floor, which can be rented for events. Free Wi-Fi is also available throughout the hotel.
