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Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither was Palazzo Ripetta, a historic house along one of the oldest streets in the city that’s been a convent, shelter and boarding school over the centuries. The restoration of this 17th-century complex aimed to give back the buildings to Rome – and these days, it’s a refuge of an altogether more glamorous sort, with an art collection spanning classic to contemporary artefacts, a hidden patio for shaded breakfasts and cooling cocktails (plus a glimpse of a third-century sarcophagus), and a restaurant fit for an emperor.
Highlights:
Super-central setting
Right by the river
Be part of the famiglia

Smith extra
A bottle of Italian fizz in your room on arrival
In the know
Also need to know:
There may be lots of museums and galleries awaiting your attention outside, but your cultural journey can start right here at the hotel, since it has its own art collection, with ancient Roman pieces, gilded sculptures from the Seventies and works by artiPalazzo Ripetta is accessible for disabled guests.
Packing tips:
A thirst for knowledge.
Dress code:
Fine vintage.
Accommodation details
Address:
Via di Ripetta 231, Rome, Lazio, 00186
Rome
Italy
Check-in Details:
Normal Check-in: 15:00
Normal Check-out: 12:00
Location:
0.9 mi / 1.5 km from city centre
General facilities
- Onsite laundry
- Exercise gym
- Internet services
- Restaurant
- Lounges/bars
- Room service
Dining information
Restaurant:
There are two restaurants at the palazzo: the more formal San Baylon and the relaxed outdoor Piazzetta Ripetta. At the former, you can expect dishes such as lamb with a pistachio and mustard crust, turbot with roast artichokes and a citrusy sauce, and glazed beef with cauliflower and creamy (courtesy of some horseradish) potatoes. At Piazzetta Ripetta, you can do as the Romans do, with a selection of pastas and crudi, or hold out until aperitivo o'clock (starting late afternoon, daily). There’s also the Sala Colonna, where breakfasts (largely consisting of house-made pastries and good coffee) are served.
Top Table:
Sit out on the peaceful patio, admiring the centuries-old sarcophagus-slash-fountain.
Last Orders:
San Baylon serves breakfast from 7am to 10.30am and an all-day menu from noon until 11pm. Piazzetta Ripetta is open for breakfast between 7am and 10.30am, lunch from noon until 3pm, afternoon tea from 3pm to 6pm and dinner between 7pm and 11pm.
Hotel Bar:
Baylon will provide you with cicchetti and cocktails until midnight; we're sipping a Zabaylòn (rum, pineapple, lime and chocolate bitters).
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