For more than four centuries this former orphanage has stood in the heart of Rome, just a few streets from Piazza di Spagna and Ara Pacis. Palazzo Ripetta today is an elegant hotel that has been in the same family since the 1960s. Cross its threshold to discover the history of the Eternal City through a collection of antique and contemporary works of art that adorns its vast spaces: a majestic sphere, hewn from black and white marble by the artist Arnaldo Pomodoro, welcomes you in the hall, while a third-century Roman sarcophagus, transformed into a fountain, murmurs in the courtyard patio.
In the evening, after enjoying the city's main attractions–which are all within walking distance–savor the serenity of this charming piazzetta over an aperitif. At San Baylon restaurant, the executive chef offers his interpretation of the classics of Roman gastronomy, served in the warm atmosphere of a wood-paneled dining room. Relax in your opulent and refined guest room, featuring contemporary décor that contrasts with age-old materials and invites you to extend la Dolce Vita even your dreams.