TH Roma – Carpegna Palace

TH Roma – Carpegna Palace Overview

So I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to TH Roma – Carpegna Palace on Via Aurelia, I wasn’t expecting much. The Aurelio district isn’t exactly where most tourists end up, you know? But that’s actually what makes this place pretty brilliant. You’re about 20 minutes from the chaos of the Colosseum and Vatican crowds, but you can still grab the 46 bus right outside and be in Centro Storico before you’ve finished your morning espresso.

The hotel itself has this interesting personality – it’s got that classic Roman palazzo feel (hence the name) but without being stuffy about it. The lobby’s got these gorgeous marble floors that echo just enough to make you feel important walking across them, and the staff… well, they actually seem to enjoy their jobs, which is refreshing. I mean, you get the usual “Buongiorno” greeting, but there’s genuine warmth behind it. Check-in was smooth – none of that awkward hovering while they figure out their system.

What really won me over though was how quiet it gets at night. Via Aurelia can be busy during the day (it’s a major road, after all), but the rooms are well-insulated, and honestly, after walking 15,000 steps around Rome, you’ll sleep like a baby anyway. The rooms themselves are what you’d expect from a solid 4-star – nothing revolutionary, but everything works properly. The AC actually cools the room, the shower has decent pressure, and there’s enough space to spread out your stuff without living out of a suitcase. Oh, and the beds are properly comfortable, not those rock-hard European mattresses you sometimes get stuck with.

Here’s something I really appreciated – there’s a little courtyard area where you can sit with a drink in the evening, and it’s got this lovely residential neighborhood vibe. You’ll hear Italian families chatting on their balconies, maybe someone’s TV drifting down from an open window. It’s authentic Roman life, not the tourist bubble experience. The breakfast is decent too – proper Italian coffee (obviously), fresh pastries, and they don’t skimp on the prosciutto and cheese selection.

Parking’s actually manageable here, which anyone who’s driven in Rome will tell you is basically a miracle. The neighborhood has some genuinely good restaurants too – there’s this little trattoria called Da Enzo about a 10-minute walk away that serves the kind of cacio e pepe that makes you understand why Romans are so particular about their pasta.

Look, this isn’t a luxury resort or one of those Instagram-famous boutique places. But if you want a proper Roman experience without the tourist markup, and you don’t mind being a bit outside the ancient center, TH Roma – Carpegna Palace hits that sweet spot. It’s got character, the location works better than you’d think, and at the end of a long day of sightseeing, you’ll actually want to come back and relax here. Sometimes that’s exactly what you need.

TH Roma – Carpegna Palace Accommodations

Reviews of TH Roma – Carpegna Palace

• Very good – William from United States – 2 July 2025 (8/10)

  Simona at the front desk was amazing and helpful!
  
  What could be improved: The coffee bartista was rude and dismissive.

• Wonderful time in Rome – Melanie from United Kingdom – 25 June 2025 (8/10)

  All was excellent. Room, air con, breakfast, outside area was lovely, artwork, check in easy.
  
  What could be improved: Would like to have had breakfast outdoors. Liked the Prosecco as was our 25th wedding anniversary.

• Very good – Riccardo from Italy – 13 June 2025 (8/10)

  The building is wonderful, and the rooms are exceptionally clean.
  
  What could be improved: We needed to wait till 16.00 for check-in. The AC is quite old fashioned.

• Superb – Serkan from Turkey – 5 June 2025 (9/10)

  Amazing Palace. The room is very big and comfortable .

• Comfortable hotel in good location. – Gregory from Canada – 3 June 2025 (9/10)

  Very spacious hotel in good location for connecto FCO. Nice outdoor restaurant area with fairly quiet setting. Very good AC. But warm bathroom floor.
  
  What could be improved: Shower was very tight.

• Good – Kledi from Albania – 19 May 2025 (7/10)

  The pillows was not conforming
  
  What could be improved: It wasn't a real bed but a sofa made like a bed

• Great option – Kontopoulou from United Kingdom – 17 May 2025 (9/10)

  The building is amazing with lots of pieces of art. The food was delicious. The room was well kept, clean and spacious. The location was also great, a ten-minute walk from metro station.
  
  What could be improved: I was not expecting that I would need to pay extra to use the hotel's gym. In most countries, if someone is staying at the hotel then can use the fitness centre facilities for free.

• Very good – Bijay from United Kingdom – 29 April 2025 (8/10)

  The environment

• Perfect for a short stay when time in the room will be minimized – John from United States – 22 April 2025 (9/10)

  Beautiful property, unreal food at the restaurants! Easy to get around via public transportation

• Very kind staff, I was sick with norovirus sadly while here and the staff made sure I was ok… hopefully I’ll come back i – Alexander from United Kingdom – 5 February 2025 (8/10)

  Friendly staff, free parking, beautiful grounds & building close to metro station and motorway
  
  What could be improved: Bit far from city centre and no air conditioning as such I felt just a heater but that’s the only downside

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