Rome, ItalyCastro Pretorio
Leon's Place
Theatrical neoclassical palazzo
Castro Pretorio Rome, Italy
Renovated
2022
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
Planetaria HotelsTheatrical neoclassical palazzo
The hotel treats a nineteenth-century palazzo as a cinematic stage set, trading classical quiet for moody lighting and modern Italian glamour.
What it’s good at
Notable
Monochrome Carrara marble floors set against mirrored walls and sculptural Italian seating.
Listed
A nineteenth-century neoclassical palazzo designed by Roman sculptor and architect Francesco Fabi-Altini.
Listed
The Dehors courtyard opens for evening open-air aperitivos over painted cloud flooring.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The result is difficult to date, and feels somewhat timeless, lending an air of fantasy to the proceedings.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
On Via Venti Settembre in Sallustiano, a short walk from Porta Pia and Castro Pretorio.
The rooms
Junior suites open onto private terraces overlooking Via Venti Settembre, with noticeably larger layouts than the compact classic rooms.
The spa
A heated hydromassage whirlpool glows under LED mood lighting, set beside a traditional Finnish sauna.
At the table
Breakfast is served beneath brick vaults painted with Roman garden frescoes. Visionnaire Café pours evening cocktails beneath crystal chandeliers.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.