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River Palace Hotel

4.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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History and comfort merge at the River Palace Hotel near Piazza del Popolo and Villa Borghese. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, dry cleaning, morning coffee at the hotel's shop, and evening cocktails at the bar with great views. Staff offer expert tour assistance for city exploration.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Suite Giulio Cesare | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Suite Giulio Cesare

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Single Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Panoramic Suite, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Duplex | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Premium Duplex

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Basic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Panoramic Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Panoramic Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Duplex | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Junior Duplex

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Via Flaminia 33, Rome, RM, 196

What's nearby

  • Piazza del Popolo - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Villa Borghese - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Spanish Steps - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Trevi Fountain - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Pantheon - 6 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Flaminio Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Rome Piazzale Flaminio Station - 4 min walk
  • Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pastasciutta - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Popolo Caffè - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Flaminio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sensorio Coffee Lab - ‬1 min walk

About this property

River Palace Hotel

Upscale hotel near Piazza del Popolo
Located close to Villa Borghese and Spanish Steps, River Palace Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Limo/town car service, continental breakfast (surcharge), and concierge services
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • An elevator, a porter/bellhop, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 72 individually furnished rooms boast thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available from 6:00 AM to midnight; EUR 35 per day; reservations required
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • River Palace

Things to do

  • Piano

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 60

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.00 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 7.50 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 75 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 35 per day (984 ft away; open 6:00 AM to midnight)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 60 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number IT058091A1JW22TZBL

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Hotel River Palace
Palace River
River Palace
River Palace Hotel
River Palace Hotel Rome
River Palace Rome
River Palace Hotel Rome
River Palace Hotel Hotel
River Palace Hotel Hotel Rome

Frequently asked questions

Is River Palace Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River Palace Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at River Palace Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 60 (subject to availability).

Does River Palace Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 75 per vehicle applies.

Where is River Palace Hotel located?

Located in Municipio I, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Piazza del Popolo, Villa Borghese, and Spanish Steps. Trevi Fountain and Pantheon are also within 1 mi (2 km). Flaminio Tram Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Flaminio - Piazza del Popolo Station is 3 minutes.

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Reviews

River Palace Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 645 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Terence L

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and clean room and bath. Excellent city location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased with stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are repeat customers at River Palace, and for good reason! The property is beautiful. The location is perfect, just a few minutes walk from the metro and lots of dining, shopping, and attractions. The staff is phenomenal, very friendly, attentive to your needs, and they go above and beyond to ensure you have an excellent stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very courteous and helpful and the room was clean but had a very perfumed smell that was too strong
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan Lavinia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant, fantastic hotel Rooms are slightly smaller than the photos suggest, otherwise brill👍👍😊
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The front desk reps and housekeeping were excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was excellent. The only area for improvement was that the TV in our room wasn’t working properly (it kept on cutting out).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kojo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All of the above.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay!

We had an amazing stay at this hotel! The staff was so friendly and inviting. The location was perfect, we could walk and bike to so many places all over the city and we also were able to get quick taxi’s and ubers.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Carpet in room is terribly worn. Space to enter bathroom is very tight. Room is overall very small.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I will repeat for dure
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is the best anywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

john william

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Hotel and a Great location right by the old gates ofcRome
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so so helpful and the room is so clean honestly I don’t know why this place doesn’t have 5 stars from every one ! They want to please and it’s perfect and what a value I would stay here all the time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for the second time in the last year. It is a perfect location and within walking distance to the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. Very close to the main shopping area. The staff is wonderful, the accommodations are fabulous and their breakfast is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and the service was outstanding.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Eating options, intrfnet bed comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely place with a beautiful courtyard!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Young

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family stayed at River Place Hotel on 5/30-6/2, and our family enjoyed our stay. Staff is very friendly and the location is perfect for exploring the area on food. Everything is in walking distance and major shopping areas.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff, from. Check-in, cleaning staff, breakfast staff and the hotel bar they were all really friendly and helpful. Room was clean, typical traditional Italian room, everything we needed and expected. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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