Residenza Piranesi Boutique Hotel

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about the Residenza Piranesi? Walking up Via Sistina, I was expecting just another Roman hotel tucked between the tourist chaos near the Spanish Steps, but this place actually feels like someone’s incredibly well-appointed home that they happen to let strangers sleep in. The whole check-in situation is a bit quirky – you enter at number 51 even though the hotel’s technically at 48, which confused our taxi driver for about two minutes until he realized it’s just one of those Roman things where addresses don’t always make perfect sense.

The location is honestly perfect if you want to be in the thick of things without feeling like you’re camping out in Times Square. I mean, you’re literally a three-minute walk from the Spanish Steps (which, let’s be honest, you’ll probably visit once for the photos then avoid because of the crowds), but the street itself has this surprisingly residential feel. Via Sistina runs right up toward Villa Borghese, so you can actually escape the madness pretty easily – something I didn’t realize until our second morning when I needed coffee and accidentally discovered this perfect little route away from the tourist hordes. The metro stop at Spagna is right there too, though honestly, you’ll probably end up walking everywhere because Rome’s center is deceptively compact.

What really sets this place apart is the attention to detail that you don’t notice until you’ve been there a day or two. The rooms have this boutique hotel thing down perfectly – not trying too hard to be trendy, but everything just works. The air conditioning actually cools the room (not always a given in Rome, trust me), the WiFi doesn’t cut out every ten minutes, and the beds are legitimately comfortable, not just “good for Europe” comfortable. I loved that they managed to incorporate modern amenities without making it feel like a chain hotel. The bathrooms are marble and brass – sort of classic Roman elegance without being stuffy about it. You can hear some street noise if you’re a super light sleeper, but it’s mostly just the gentle hum of Roman life, not construction or party noise.

The staff genuinely knows the neighborhood, which makes a huge difference. Instead of just handing you a generic tourist map, they’ll tell you that the best gelato is actually two streets over (not at the famous place everyone talks about), or that if you want to avoid the crowds at the Pantheon, go right when it opens at 9 AM. They helped us figure out dinner reservations in Trastevere and knew exactly which buses to take. That kind of local knowledge – paired with the 9.1 rating that honestly feels accurate – makes it feel less like a hotel stay and more like you have knowledgeable friends in Rome who happen to have a really nice guest room.

Rooms

• Standard Double Room with 1 double bed for 2 adults
• Deluxe Double or Twin Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Junior Suite with 2 × 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
• Superior Double Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Executive Suite with 2 × 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 4 adults
• Deluxe Double Room with Balcony with 1 large double bed for 2 adults

Reviews

• Alyssa from Canada (10/10)

  brand new, fabulous well-appointed unit

• Daniel from Mexico (8/10)

  It was very clean

• Piotr from Poland (9/10)

  Beautiful historic building with great standard, it could go by 5*, very attentive and kind staff, nice breakfast and the best possible location in Rome! At least for a tourist. Definitely worth recommending.

• Lisa from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Great location, only a few minutes walk from the Spanish Steps. Lovely clean modern room, comfortable bed and towels changed every day. Friendly and accommodating staff who helped with restaurant reservations and taxis.

• Andra from Romania (9/10)

  Location was perfect for us. Comfortable beds. Heating system. Kind staff.

• Denise from Ireland (10/10)

  I loved the size of the room and that we had a very comfortable large bed. The room and the en suite bathroom were renovated to a very high standard. It was thoughtful of the hotel to leave bottles of water for us, a kettle with tea and coffee, and a safe. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The hotel is situated wlthin easy walking distance of many historic landmarks, the nearest being the Spanish Steps.

• Angeliki from Greece (10/10)

  The location of the hotel ,the privacy and the cleanliness of the room were impressive.As well as the decoration of the room.I highly recomment it.Very nice communication with the reception ,really helpful.
  Definitely we will return.

• Tamson from South Africa (9/10)

  Our stay was great, the staff were helpful and the rooms were very clean. It is very close to the Spanish steps and not too far from most major attractions. A lot of great restaurants in close to the hotel as well.

• Brenda from Ireland (9/10)

  Over all, we really enjoyed our stay.
  The location is great, staff were very nice, efficient and pleasant. The hotel is also very clean.
  I would recommend it.

• Darren from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Very accommodating even before we flew to Rome. Gave us lists of restaurants to eat at, helped with booking tours and even a free upgrade on our room for my birthday 🎂

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