Hotel Palazzo Manfredi
Intimate Roman luxury. Contemporary Italian design (think: chromotherapy showers, king beds, graphic wallpaper) sitting inside ancient bones. Not a grand palace hotel with 200 rooms — this is 21 units, hardwood oak floors, marble bathrooms, and the Colosseum lit up outside your window at night.
Book one of the Grand View Suites in the adjacent renovated residence for a more minimalist, contemporary feel — they include complimentary breakfast, airport transfer, €50 daily F&B credit, and free minibar.
Why It Matters
One of very few hotels on earth where you can watch a UNESCO World Heritage Site from your bed. The on-site AROMA restaurant holds a Michelin star and seats just 40 on a panoramic rooftop terrace. The Court cocktail bar has earned recognition on the World's 50 Best Bars Discovery list. Add the Ludus Magnus gladiator ruins literally at your doorstep, and there really isn't a comparable location in Rome.
Palazzo Manfredi sits directly across from the Colosseum on Via Labicana — and that's not a marketing line, it's just geographically true. Built as a 17th-century noble villa, the building stands on the edge of the Ludus Magnus ruins, the largest gladiator training school ever excavated in Rome. Today it's a five-star boutique hotel with 21 rooms and suites, a Michelin-starred rooftop restaurant, and one of the most serious cocktail bars in the city.
Where You'll Stay
10 room types available
Colosseo Suite
Open-plan 60 sqm suite on the first floor with windows on three sides flooding the space in natural light. Features an in-suite mini-gym and a full wellness area: chromotherapy shower, steam room, and a jacuzzi bath. The Colosseum and Colle Oppio gardens fill the view. Mirrors are placed cleverly to multiply the outlook. One of the most wellness-equipped rooms in the building.
King bed · 60 sqmExecutive Room
Slightly larger than the Master room at 27 sqm, with Oppian Hill views (rather than direct Colosseum). Upscale materials, distinctive individual character across multiple floors. No Colosseum view — but an elegant, well-finished room at a step below the view premium.
King bed · 27 sqm
Family Suite
Two adjoining bedrooms with king-size beds, two large bathrooms — one with a marble bathtub, one with a glass walk-in shower — and Colosseum views throughout. Designed specifically for families. Airy and open-plan. Located on the 2nd and 3rd floor.
Two king beds (adjoining bedrooms) · 50 sqmGrand View Gallery Suite
Colourful, personality-driven suite with iconic design pieces, graphic wallpaper, and a travertine bathroom with a large walk-in shower. The panoramic balcony looks over Ludus Magnus and the Colosseum. Can accommodate a third guest via sofa bed. Available across multiple floors (1st, 2nd, 3rd).
Double bed with sofa bed · 80 sqmGrand View J Suite
The entry-level Grand View Suite. Minimalist, contemporary design with large sliding glass windows framing spectacular Colosseum and Ludus Magnus views. Austere travertine bathroom, large shower. Sleeps up to 3. A good choice if you want the iconic view and the suite inclusions without the space overhead of the larger units.
Double bed with sofa bed · 50 sqmGrand View Penthouse Suite
The top-floor flagship suite. A generous open-plan living room opens onto a balcony with direct Colosseum views. A spiral staircase leads up to the sleeping area — two separate double bedrooms, each with their own private bathroom and walk-in shower. Sleeps up to 5 guests. Bright, elegant, and the single best vantage point in the building.
Two double bedrooms · 150 sqmGrand View Suite Colosseo
A striking 120 sqm suite spread across two floors, with floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room and a relaxation zone complete with a jacuzzi tub and Colosseum view on the lower level. The bedroom and full bathroom sit upstairs, plus a spacious terrace looking out over Ludus Magnus and the Colosseum. One of the most dramatic layouts in the building.
Rounded double bed · 120 sqmLudus Magnus Suite
Ground-floor suite overlooking the actual Ludus Magnus ruins — the remains of Rome's most important gladiator school. Strong personality: a marble-clad bathroom inspired by the Roman baths, spacious living room, king-size bed. Two bathrooms. Sleeps up to 4. Probably the most historically charged room in the house.
King bed with double sofa bed · 60 sqm
Master Room
The hotel's most coveted standard room category. At just 25 sqm, it's compact by suite standards but the Colosseum and Ludus Magnus view from the shower alone justifies the booking. Contemporary design, king bed, seamless flow into the bathroom. Located on the 2nd and 3rd floors.
King bed · 25 sqmPrestige Room
The quietest option in the building — faces the inner courtyard rather than the street or Colosseum. A calmer atmosphere with sumptuous linens, king bed, design pieces by international names, and a proper bathtub rather than a shower. 25 sqm on the 1st and 2nd floors.
King bed · 25 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel packages a full Michelin-star experience at AROMA — welcome cocktail at The Court, followed by a 4-course dinner for two. Beverages not included. Book via the hotel's Michelin Star Experience offer.
Arrive with a welcome aperitif at The Court, then hit Rome in a Lamborghini Huracàn EVO rental. Available as a hotel package; book via reservation@hotelpalazzomanfredi.it.
The concierge team can arrange personal shoppers for guests looking to explore Rome's fashion and antiques scene.
The concierge arranges private guided tours of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and surrounding ruins. Skip-the-line access to one of the world's most visited monuments, steps from the front door.
Oppian Hill Park is directly across the street — ancient ruins, century-old trees, and shaded paths. One of the more atmospheric urban runs in Europe. The hotel can arrange personal trainer accompaniment.
An immersive cocktail tasting at The Court. Minimum 2 cocktails (€55/person) from Matteo Zed's menu of craft libations, on a panoramic terrace facing the illuminated Colosseum.
AROMA can be reserved for exclusive private use — weddings, receptions, and corporate events on the panoramic Colosseum-facing terrace. Contact events@aromarestaurant.it.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
On-site fitness facility overlooking the Ludus Magnus and Colosseum. Personal trainers available on request.
Full concierge service available to arrange private tours, luxury car rentals, personal shoppers, in-room massages, and more.
Panoramic terrace atop the hotel — home to the AROMA restaurant. Colosseum views.
On-site library with Roman history collection.
Complimentary full minibar for Grand View Suites; complimentary soft drinks minibar for standard Suites; not included for Rooms.
The property does not accept pets.
Roundtrip airport shuttle available at surcharge for standard rooms. Complimentary one-way airport transfer included for suite and Grand View Suite bookings when booked directly.
Valet parking available at surcharge, approximately €60/day in nearby facility.
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