Expert reviews
“The hotel’s buzz is due to its provocative mix of old and new. The fresco-filled palazzo, built initially for a fabulously wealthy papal secretary, has long been renowned in Rome as home to the Colegio Nazareno, the oldest teaching institution in the city.”
“Bask in the glamour of a gorgeous palazzo in the heart of a city that stays true to its Renaissance days with magnificent architecture, frescoes, and classical sculptures – while also keeping close to the contemporary flair of Italian creatives like Challengers director Luca Guadagnino. This stay straddles the best of both worlds.”
“A 16th-century palazzo with an illustrious past has undergone a recent renaissance thanks to design by, among others, a famous Italian filmmaker. Its refined rooms and central yet tranquil location make it a solid choice for those seeking a Hollywood-ready bolthole with historic Roman heft.”
What guests liked
- Central location
- Boutique style
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
- Free Wifi
- Swimming pool
All you need to know
Tucked just off the bustle of central Rome, Palazzo Talìa feels like a hidden gem in the heart of the city. From the moment you pass through its doors you sense something unique: the hotel takes its name—and its style—from the muse Thalia, evoking lightness, elegance, irony and grace.
The building itself overlooks a historic courtyard and is surrounded by Rome’s rooftops and winding alleys, so you really feel immersed in the city rather than tucked away in a generic hotel block.
Inside, the rooms and suites live up to the “conscious luxury” claim: thoughtful touches, a warm yet refined ambiance, and lots of character.
The hotel’s dining spots add to the charm too. Its bistro-style “Tramae” restaurant invites a modern Grand Tour of Italian flavours, and the “Bar della Musa” is a cosy, atmospheric place where you can enjoy a drink and soak up the Baroque heart of Rome.
Palazzo Talìa
If you like the idea of staying somewhere with personality, right in the city centre, where you can wander out and within minutes hit the Piazza di Trevi, Roman streets, great restaurants and historic landmarks, then Palazzo Talìa is exactly the kind of place that works.
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Recent guest reviews
8 December 2025
Good but a couple of things let it down! Stayed for honeymoon so would have liked to say perfect
Breakfast was great. Location great. The room was beautiful.
I pre-booked the spa as a surprise for my partner on our honeymoon, and I pre-paid for this to avoid any hassle on the day. Unfortunately on check in AND on check out they tried to charge us again for the spa fee. This was a hefty fee added on to the final bill (again! after it being outstanding on check in and me flagging then that it was already paid) The bill with the spa fee on was then handed to my partner! This was frustrating as I told the staff on check in that I had already paid for it ahead of us arriving a few days before. Unfortunately this did leave us feeling a little frustrated at the end of our trip. I think if this hadn't happened twice it would have been a lot better experience overall. The staff were great mostly and very helpful however another situation that happened was that they said they'd call a couple of restaurants for us to make a reservation. We were out all day until returning back at about 7pm (requested reservation for 9ish), however they did not ring us to tell us that they'd been unable to successfully secure us a table and we ended up with no reservation and no meal on our last night. I totally understand reservations are hard to come by on the day in a major city and I did appreciate the hotel offering to handle this for us upon us asking for recommendations. HOWEVER, we would have appreciated the heads up that they were unable to fulfil this and they had my contact details, I would have expected they called me so I could sort something else out myself as we ended up with no dinner on the last night of our honeymoon.
1 November 2025
Exceptional
29 October 2025
Very good
20 October 2025
Exceptional
11 October 2025
Exceptional
3 October 2025
Exceptional
1 October 2025
Good, not excellent, and very expensive.
Rooms (suite) were super clean and spacious.
Entrance staff and entrance area didn’t do the property justice. You don’t come close to feeling as you have paid that amount per night. Common area toilets were worn out. After tipping staff along the way, you get presented with a 5% per room price per night suggested tip. Crazy.
1 October 2025
Exceptional
26 September 2025
Exceptional
31 August 2025
Very good
31 August 2025
Great location and restaurant, but poor staff experience made it unpleasant and I wouldn’t return.
The location is nice, very central and convenient. I also really enjoyed the restaurant, especially the breakfast.
Unfortunately, the staff was disappointing, particularly one blonde lady at respiration was unprofessional, and lacked proper hospitality attitude. Her behavior disturbed my stay, and it felt like she needs more training in customer service. لم يعجبني التعامل كثيرا ولا انصح به للعرب
29 August 2025
Exceptional
15 August 2025
Exceptional
30 July 2025
Exceptional
24 July 2025
Exceptional
24 June 2025
Very poor
Nice design
Cold shower in the morming. Unacceptable for a property of this caliber.
30 May 2025
Exceptional
23 May 2025
Exceptional
23 May 2025
Exceptional
8 May 2025
Very good
5 May 2025
great
This is a luxury hotel in an art gallery. The location is very convenient. All the staff are very welcoming and helpful. The shower in the room is amazing and everything in the minibar is free.
The breakfast options are too limited. The room size is a bit small.
4 May 2025
Exceptional
The staff were very friendly and help us with everything we want also they gave us upgrades to better room
Nothing
27 April 2025
Exceptional
13 April 2025
Stunning hotel in all respects. Staff were fantastic.
Stunning hotel in all respects. Staff were fantastic.
12 April 2025
Probably the most beautiful hotel I’ve ever seen, very attentive staff and a convenient, central location
12 April 2025
Exceptional
absolutely one of the best hotels I've ever stayed at. beautiful. great staff. superb location. delicious breakfast. all around a wonderful, memorable, one-of-kind experience.
2 April 2025
Exceptional
24 March 2025
A perfect stay—beautiful hotel, wonderful staff, and a stunning garden!
From the moment we arrived, everything was an absolute delight! This hotel has been recently renovated, and it truly shows—everything feels fresh, modern, and impeccably maintained. The garden is an oasis that adds to the charm of the property. A special mention goes to Iolanda at the reception, who was incredibly welcoming and professional. The breakfast staff—and honestly, every single member of the team—were exceptionally polite, helpful, and genuinely friendly, making us feel right at home. There is absolutely nothing I would change about our stay. If you're looking for a place that combines comfort, elegance, and outstanding service in the centre of Rome, this is it! Highly recommended!
There is nothing I would change.
18 March 2025
Fabulous
17 March 2025
Exceptional
17 March 2025
Exceptional
4 March 2025
Exceptional
Tolle Location, tolle Immobilie
10 January 2025
Best place We ever stayed at. Ever.
The exceptional accommodations set in a historical place, the service, and the People of Palazzo Talìa all made it the greatest stay we've ever had in any hotel, period. Daniele and his colleagues at the reception desk gave their utmost best to cater to our needs and requests, from a pharmacy order to a last minute private tour of the Galleria Borghese. Michaele and his colleagues at the bar and restaurant offered Michelin level cocktails, drinks and service, all met by the quality of dishes of Chef Marco Coppola. The stay exceeded our expectations on all points. We highly recommend the tour of the property with Miss Angelica, who was able to guide us through the history of the Palazzo and the intent and ideas behind the renovation. Absolutely fantastic. We feel like we found a Home away from Home and will absolutely be returning to Palazzo Talìa. A. & K. Questiaux
Nothing.
2 December 2024
Exceptional
Super rooms, super staff especially in the bar & restaurant
4 November 2024
Beautiful, newly renovated work of art.
The location is excellent, but it is in the restricted zone. We came in a rental car (from Tuscany) that we planned to return the same day in Rome. We were able to park temporarily to drop off luggage and the front desk attendant registered our vehicle for the restricted zone. I recommend you email the hotel in advance if you will be arriving by rental car, so they can give you clear instructions on what to do. The breakfast was good and the best part was that it was fully serviced - not a help-yourself buffet. The breakfast was included in the price. The rooms are well-appointed and beautiful. You have to check out the 2nd floor, it is absolutely gorgeous. We would definitely return to this hotel. It was overall very lovely.
My only complaint is that the room service menu is very limited, the food portions are tiny, and the cost is exorbitant. We did not want to go out for dinner on our last night and were hoping to order room service. I was shocked to find out that the room service menu barely had anything on it and the prices were crazy. We ordered whatever we could and it tasted good, but this aspect definitely can be improved.
3 November 2024
Great new hotel in the best part of Rome.
Beautiful modern grand and contemporary
Nothing not to like. Property was great. Service needs some ironing out at the breakfast area.
24 October 2024
Comfortable Haven with good staff
The property is little historical find which has been nicely restored to the current needs. The staff are friendly and professional and they go way out of their way to make you feel welcomed and comfortable with the stay . Tiny things matters and they gave attention to it . The room is an absolute comfort haven. We stayed at a junior suite which had a view to the garden and we had a quiet peaceful sleep at night. The hotel has a spa and sauna facilities which we didn’t get to use but had a quick peek at it . This hotel is a gem and is situated close to Trevi fountain and Spanish steps . I cannot recommend more
Nothing at all
18 October 2024
Should be a very nice 5 stars hotel when at regular speed
The palace is beautiful with a lot of beautiful features like the corridor of the first floor with all the statues or the ground floor with statues. The place where the palace is situated is exceptionally great in the middle of everything. The personal is extremely kind and attentive but they didn’t help with the room temperature. A special mention to the barmen who were at the top.
Bedroom was cold in every way : cold as freezing (I did complain about the temperature but nothing was done to fix it) and cold as big empty walls for a 45 square meters junior suite with only 2 pictures as decor. About the bedroom the light system is a real nightmare to use and only one small bassine in the bathroom where there is the place for two. Housekeeping was not really up to standard when checking in as the room service menu was sticky. The 3rd floor is not finished ok but why to stock plywood in the stairs ? About the breakfast now: extremely disappointing for a 5 stars. Eggs were very good but the open buffet is simply a disaster as we had to ask for cured ham instead of the bad industrial cooked ham, mortadella and salami. A real pity in a country like Italy. The pains aux chocolat were reheated not to taste better but because they weren’t fresh and that is more than sad. Juices were good and cakes too but uninventive as cherry cake. Sorry to complain but the breakfast was really not up to a 6 stars.
3 October 2024
Pleasant
Beautiful building, very small hotel with few areas, nice decor.
TV doesn’t work - no option to use Netflix, etc. because they do not have the partnership yet. Staff with poor English. Extremely overpriced for such basic facilities and untrained staff. Nice decoration but clearly with a limited budget attempting to pass as high-end. For half the price I would stay there again, but most definitely not at their current rate.
27 September 2024
Highly recommended.
Everything is just perfect. I loved it so much!
26 September 2024
Simply impeccable
This hotel is fabulous. It’s charming, with an impeccable modern twist. The decor is sympathetic to the buildings history, but is vibrant and unique. We loved the space!
There is NOTHING not to like.
15 September 2024
Very good
good choice at breakfast
4 September 2024
Superbly appointed premium hotel experience… staff were exceptional in their service and attention to client needs.
Brand new, exceptional service and facilities
22 July 2024
Great hotel in the heart of Rome.
The hotel was in an old, historical building. They had done a wonderful job with the remodel! We ate at the restaurant and had wonderful meals. We also enjoyed the patio area. The rooms were comfy and spacious. It was close to lots of sites!
The lighting was a little tricky but did figure it out. The pool and spa wasn't complete so we weren't able to enjoy that. With grandkids and the hot weather, we were hoping to have that option...next time!
20 July 2024
Our stay was unforgettable and we will definitely be returning.
The hotel is beautifully appointed and the location is ideal. A wonderfully modern yet classic gem. Ginevra welcomed us like family and Marco spoiled us with his sensational culinary delights.
15 July 2024
Superb hotel and Location
Very attentive service, excellent decor, generous room sizes, great location, attention to detail, very good breakfast
Hotel room lighting a little temperamental. Lights would turn off in shower or toilet
11 July 2024
An exceptional hotel in an exceptional location.
An exceptional property with historical significance, beautifully restored. The rooms were modern and comfortable, and tasteful. The attention to details is remarkable. Special thanks to Ginevra and the wonderful staff who ensured that all our needs were met.
Given that hotel has only just opened softly, the facilities were not yet all complete but this did not detract from our experience. Everything else was perfect and we can't wait to return when it is fully complete.
6 July 2024
Place with big potential, it’s just not ready yet . Too early opening
Localization, interior architecture
No spa, no pool , a lot of ongoing renovations work
5 July 2024
This might be one of the best hotels to stay in Rome
Building was amazing, staff was amazing, location was amazing
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa and wellness centre
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hammam
- - Indoor pool
- - Indoor pool (all year)
- - Evening entertainment
- - Beauty Services
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Fitness
- - Temporary art galleries (additional charge)
- - Stand-up comedy (additional charge)
- - Movie nights (additional charge)
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- - Cooking class (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance (additional charge)
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Outdoor furniture
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
- - Board games/puzzles
- - Baby safety gates
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
Transport
- - Public transport tickets (additional charge)
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Higher level toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
Pool and wellness
- - Heated pool
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers

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8 December 2025
Exceptional