Detailed Review
Il Palazzetto is proud to annouce the availability of four exclusively furnished rooms offering the maximum in comfort and privacy and providing guests with the sensation of being in a private residence in the very center of Rome along with service of the highest standard.
Also find Chef Martucci's exceptional Roman cuisine with a modern flair at our restaurant "AROMA del Palazzetto" where one can dine either in the covered outdoor Garden or in the cozy Library Room. Guests can also experience a spectacular view of the Spanish Steps from our Terraces as they enjoy a light lunch or cocktails.
Within the Palazzetto, guests will also find the headquarters of the International Wine Academy of Roma, born of Roberto E. Wirth's passion for wine and directed by wine expert and author Ian D'Agata. The Wine Academy offers a fantastic selection of expert-led wine courses, private wine tastings (also in combination with a lunch or dinner in order to explore the ideal food and wine combinations), guided tours to Italian vineyards and more...
Press Quotes
"This has just four rooms, but a wonderful position overlooking the Spanish Steps. The bedrooms are not large, but they are classy, comfortable and surprisingly quiet." Telegraph 07
Independent Reviews
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"Intimate, lavish and right next to the Spanish Steps, this intimate four-roomed boutique hotel attracts vinophiles galore."
Il Palazetto of the International Wine Academy
By Joanna Monkhouse
Perched right on the Spanish Steps is one of Rome’s most intimate places to stay. Il Palazzetto houses the International Wine Academy of Rome, along with its highly regarded restaurant, wine bar, terraces, cosy salons and now 3 (soon to be 4) desirable rooms.
Redolent of the most recently renovated rooms at the Hotel Hassler, Il Palazzetto’s rooms are decorated in the trademark style of the wife of the owner of both these hotels: a chic, contemporary take on classic, richly luxurious yet not overstated. Rome is not a city of spacious hotel rooms, but these are perfectly big enough for an indulgent weekend. The high, kingsize beds have a multitude of carefully stacked scatter cushions just crying out to be swept onto the floor. Further treats include a plasma screen tv, a minibar stocked with a thoughtful selection of vino and, of course, the view – you couldn’t be any closer to the Spanish Steps without joining the throngs congregated on them, enviously admiring your position.
The marble bathrooms have a multitude of mirrors, huge shower heads, large baths and luxurious supplies. The glass fronted entrance from a small side street off Piazza di Spagna leads to a marble staircase with an art-nouveau wrought iron balustrade. The rooms lie at the top of the four-story Palazzetto, above the Academy and the public areas, with easy access from the rooftop exit across Piazza Trinita dei Monti to the Hassler. The restaurant nestles during warmer months beneath large umbrellas, shading diners from both the sun and inquisitive onlookers. The wine list is the most extensive in Rome.
Were it not for the lack of room service (even breakfast must be taken at the Hotel Hassler - that said, the setting of the Palm Court Garden for breakfast is idyllic in the summer months, as is the Salone Eva in the winter) and the fabulous location in the heart of Rome’s fashion district which demands to be visited, it would be tempting to stay put for your whole stay. More like a private club come private home than a hotel, Il Palazzetto of the International Wine Academy is one of Rome’s most inviting havens.
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