Aristocratic palazzo showpiece
Massive wooden doors open to Doric arcades and marble staircases lined with emperor busts, setting an atmosphere of aristocratic seclusion.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Coffered ceilings soar over antique oil paintings, sixteenth-century Gobelin tapestries, and a private lavender-strewn rooftop terrace.
Remarkable
Dedicated butler service, private breakfasts served on family silver, and silk-canopied beds surrounded by Italian linens.
Remarkable
Sixteenth-century Palazzo Ruspoli, home to the Ruspoli family since 1713 and Emperor Napoleon III in 1830.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Art, antiques, and the drama of history are as pervasive as the family silver, but the overall effect is remarkably welcoming and unpretentious.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Tucked along Via della Fontanella di Borghese, this discreet residential enclave borders bustling designer flagships, Piazza di Spagna, and the Pantheon.
The rooms
The Napoleone Suite features immense oil paintings and silk-draped canopy beds, while the Roof Garden Suite opens to a private herbal terrace.
Dogs stay too.
How it began
Commissioned in 1556 for a Medici diplomat, Palazzo Ruspoli has housed the noble Ruspoli dynasty since 1713, remaining their private family residence today.
Good to know
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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.