Pantheon Royal Suite

Housed in a five-story historic building on Pantheon Square, the Pantheon Royal Suite has a pale-blue and weathered facade. The hotel lacks any public spaces beyond a small inner courtyard with a smattering of outdoor furniture, a couch, and two chairs. The front desk, set along the narrow hallway at the entrance, isn’t staffed 24/7. Hallways are narrow but feature art and photo exhibitions of Italian and international artists. Sleek marble steps lead to the rooms, and there's also a small elevator, which stops at most floors. Guests are overwhelmingly couples, likely drawn to the property for its location and lovely views of the Pantheon. 

Despite the Pantheon Royal Suite’s superb location on Pantheon Square, many guests report difficulty finding the hotel because it lacks any outdoor signs or indicators. Still, it’s in a great location, with plenty of restaurants and shopping on surrounding streets. Piazza Navona is a five-minute walk from the hotel, the Trevi Fountain is an eight-minute walk, and the Spanish Steps is a 13-minute walk. The Colosseum is about 15 minutes away on public transportation, and Vatican City is a 25- to 28-minute trip. Note that there's a bus stop within a five-minute walk of the hotel. Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is a 33-minute drive away. 

The Pantheon Royal Suite's 25 sleek neutral-toned rooms are stylishly furnished, with white beds topped with gray velour bed runners, white tufted headboards, and modern artwork on the walls. Unusual details -- such as round beds in some rooms, clear Ghost chairs, and fluffy robes with black bows -- add to the elegant charm. Rooms tend to be small (not uncommon for Rome), though they maximize the space in interesting ways, such as with daybeds pushed against the walls or suspended beds with stairs. Rooms come with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, Nespresso machines, and minibars with free bottled water. Some rooms have hot tubs, access to a rooftop terrace with a hot tub, or terraces with views of the inner courtyard. For the best views, request rooms that face the Parthenon, though be aware that they might be noisy due to the square's heavy traffic. Bathrooms are spotless, but lean on the small side with bidets but little counter space and small showers (though they do have rainfall showerheads). Molton Brown toiletries are provided. While most hotels now offer hairdryers, the Pantheon Royal Suite kicks it up a notch by providing flat irons too. 

Like many boutique hotels, Pantheon Royal Suite is limited in space and therefore limited in features. It does not serve breakfast, and has no restaurant or bar. The highlight of the property is the spa, which offers a free Turkish bath, along with massages and beauty treatments. There’s a small courtyard with taupe-colored outdoor couches and armchairs, and an umbrella for shade. Airport transfers, for a fee, can be arranged by the concierge. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout, and there's a public computer for guests' use.