Nightly rates from $95
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Mecenate Palace Hotel Rome

4 stars
Via Carlo Alberto 3, Rome, 00185
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.0
out of 5
38 reviews
very nice stay

Very nice place to stay in Rome. old but nice hotel. the staff was very helpful. the breakfast... See full review

  • TMMCD
  • Jan 19, 2012
Recommend

Make sure you bring conditioner. The room has evereything else you need, very comfortable, exellent... See full review

  • TimOsit
  • Nov 24, 2011
19th century hotel in center of Rome
The Mecenate Palace Hotel is comprised of two buildings, the first built in 1887 overlooks Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore. The second building was constructed a few years later and sits adjacent on Via Carlo Alberto. Both buildings have been renovated to restore building facades and Roman interiors. A panoramic rooftop garden serves lunch, dinner and cocktails. Complimentary breakfast is offered for guests and a gelateria featuring handmade gelato is open late. Close proximity to Termini Station and underground stops make Rome’s attractions accessible.
Highlights
  • Ancient Roman attractions nearby
  • Gelateria
  • Rooftop garden
  • Walk to Termini Station
Location
The buildings of the Mecenate Palace Hotel sit in front of Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. Equal in distance, Termini, Vittorio Emanuele and Cavour underground stops form a triangle around the hotel. Termini Station also is a short walk away. Attractions like the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Spanish Steps can be reached on foot.
Rooms
Rooms of the Mecenate Palace Hotel are decorated in pastel colors with heavy floral fabrics and mirrors. The hotel’s 72 rooms are soundproofed and pet-friendly. Apartment accommodations have been modernized and include kitchenettes. Suites have terraces, Jacuzzis and fireplaces. All rooms have bathrobes, private bath, air conditioning, Wi-Fi (fees apply), satellite TV, mini-bar, and coffee and tea station.
Features
Visit the rooftop garden of Mecenate Palace Hotel for cocktails, lunch or dinner and enjoy spectacular views of Rome. Built in 1887, the hotel has been renovated, but still maintains the classic frill popular of its time. Expect pastel rooms with floral fabrics and fireplaces. The hotel offers meeting space for 40 guests, restaurant and bar, valet parking, complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi (fees apply) and close proximity to attractions in Rome. Guests walk to Termini Station, the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Spanish Steps.
Transportation
  • Leonardo Da Vinci Airport (14.2 mi/22.8 km)
  • Ciampino Airport (8.2 mi/13.1 km)
  • Termini Station (0.3 mi/0.5 km)
  • Termini train stop (0.3 mi/0.4 km)
  •  Vittorio Emanuele train stop (0.2 mi/0.3 km)
  • Cavour train stop (0.2 mi/0.3 km)
Attractions
  • Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (0.1 mi/0.1 km)
  • Parco di Trainano (0.4 mi/0.6 km)
  • Domus Aurea (0.4 mi/0.7 km)
  • Colosseum (0.6 mi/0.9 km)
  • Roman Forum (0.7 mi/1.2 km)

Mecenate Palace Hotel Rome Rooms

Single Room
The room offers one French bed with Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathrobe, Cable/Satellite TV, Color TV, Disabled facilities, Ensuite/Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Heating, Kettle, Laundry service, Mini bar, Non-smoking rooms, Radio, Room service, Safe in room, Tea and coffee making facilities and Telephone.
Triple Room
The room offers one Queen bed and extra bed or 3 single beds with Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathrobe, Cable/Satellite TV, Color TV, Disabled facilities, Ensuite/Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Heating, Kettle, Laundry service, Mini bar, Non-smoking rooms, Radio, Room service, Safe in room, Tea and coffee making facilities and Telephone.
Double Room
The room offers one Queen or Twin bed with Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathrobe, Cable/Satellite TV, Color TV, Disabled facilities, Ensuite/Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Heating, Kettle, Laundry service, Mini bar, Non-smoking rooms, Radio, Room service, Safe in room, Tea and coffee making facilities and Telephone.

Hotel Map

Via Carlo Alberto 3, Rome, 00185

Area served
Rome.
Nearby airports
Fiumicino airport.
Area description
The hotel is located in the historical centre of Rome, right in front of the Basilica of St. Mary Major.

Amenities

  • Concierge
  • Conference Facilities
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Internet Access
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Wireless Internet

Dining

Terrazza dei Papi
The Roof Garden Restaurant of the Mecenate Palace Hotel with its wonderful view of the façade of the bell tower of Saint Mary Major Basilica and the panoramic view of Rome from the top of one of the higest hills of the city.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1202
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (38)

Ratings and reviews for Mecenate Palace Hotel Rome

Overall score

4 / 5
38 out of 38
Amenities:
3.9
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
4.3
Location:
4.4
Value:
4.1

89% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Mecenate Palace Hotel Rome

Reviewer score

5
MalM
Romford, Greater London, UK
Feb 9, 2012

Excellent in every way

On arrival I was told by the very friendly receptionist that we had been allocated apartment rooms, but he would check as there had been some cancellations. We were upgraded to deluxe rooms on the 5th floor with a view of Santa Maria Maggiore. Rooms were very well furnished, good size, clean and the view was as promised, quite stunning. Location is good. You could walk to most places but we used the metro due to the cold and snow.Termini is a short walk or Victorio Emanuele even shorter and straight forward. Breakfast was excellent. No hot food, but I don't expect that in Italy. Bread was fresh and good quality, also salamis, ham, cheese, cakes, pastries etc... Selection was different on each of the two days, which would be a definite plus if staying longer. All the staff were friendly and helpful and those that needed to spoke good English. Only negative was we had to pay (5 Euros per 24 hours) for wi-fi but I'm still surprised we got this good an hotel for the price we paid (even without the room upgrade) so I'm not complaining!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Try Trattoria Vecchia Roma. It's had mixed reviews elsewhere, but we had a good (late) lunch there for a reasonable price.

Review of Mecenate Palace Hotel Rome

Reviewer score

4
TMMCD
Elmira, NY, USA
Jan 19, 2012

very nice stay

Very nice place to stay in Rome. old but nice hotel. the staff was very helpful. the breakfast buffet was excellent! there aren't many amenities but who is going to stay in the hotel much while in Rome? the beds were small but pretty comfy. it would be nice if the hotel had more info for travelers. info about how the local buses/schedules would be very helpful. we also found a great grocery store on the corner of the street on the same side as the hotel entrance closer to the church. it is in the basement of the building on the corner. we didn't find it until the day before we left. info like that would be helpful to get from the hotel. overall a great stay and close enough to walk to everything.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
4
Time-saving tip: Not Applicable

find a bus schedule in a souvenir shop. this will help you figure out how to get around Rome. Avoid the Blue open top bus. instead of 2 hrs tour, it ends up being much longer because they stop for 10 minutes at most of the 12 stops and smoke, chat or get coffee. this is the tour offered by Orbi tz.

Review of Mecenate Palace Hotel Rome

Reviewer score

2
jacksmom21
Pennsylvania, USA
Dec 2, 2011

Staff terrible,

You can see the coliseum from the rooftop garden at this hotel. However, the staff was less than welcoming, even somewhat annoyed at any small request. Room was small which is standard for Europe.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
1
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

There are many "Italian" restaurants in the area. Most of them are not run by locals or Italians. Many non Italians running "Italian" restaurants

Review of Mecenate Palace Hotel Rome

Reviewer score

4
TimOsit
Virginia
Nov 24, 2011

Recommend

Make sure you bring conditioner. The room has evereything else you need, very comfortable, exellent location - only blocks away from the subway which is easy to navigate. Within walking distance to a lot of the major sites - if not take the subway. The staff was very helpful and friendly. They helped out getting a taxi to and from the airport and gave us a map of the city. The free breakfast buffet was also worth it. I don't know about the other hotels but if you pick this one I don't think you will be disappointed.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Very short walk to several restorante which were worth the money, not 5 star but very friendly and tasteful. You can also walk to the subway (Termini) and go elsewhere if you prefer

Review of Mecenate Palace Hotel Rome

Reviewer score

4
BornCanadian
Alberta, Canada
Oct 1, 2011

Clean, small. Lack of warmth.

The hotel was close enough to most things, particularly the coliseum. The rooms were small which is expected of European hotels. The washroom was inefficient. There was no shower curtain and only a partial glass wall which meant that you should have your toilet covered as you will inadvertently spray it while you shower. There were no ironing board nor iron which meant we had to wear wrinkle clothes. The front desk staff were professional, but curt. There was no warmth from them. They did their duties and that was that. The nighttime staff were even less cheerful and did not seem to want to help us. Breakfast was buffet which was pretty decent.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Mecenate Palace Hotel Rome

Reviewer score

5
Norvs26
Fort Worth, TX, USA
Sep 25, 2011

Exceptional Experience ! !

The staff at the Mecenate went above and beyond the call to accomodate us and make our stay easy and enjoyable. The rooms were immaculate and the accomodations plush. Our view was absolutely gorgeous! The only issues we had were that they charged for WIFI and the breakfast buffet was never varied. All in all we would return to the Mecenate and recommend all our friends to stay there.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

My wife and I are basically 50 year old couch potatoes and everything was basically within walking distance. The subway station was 2 blocks away, but an entrance was down the block, for trips to the Vatician or Travi Fountain.

Review of Mecenate Palace Hotel Rome

Reviewer score

4
Dykye
Greenville, SC, USA
Sep 15, 2011

Lovely Hotel!

Staff was terrific! The bathroom was smaller than I expected but we managed. The location was good. Lots of restaurants near by.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

The Hop On Hop Off bus is a great thing to do your first day. It's a great way to see the popular attractions and to learn your way around the city. If you go on the Imperial Rome tour, make sure your guide is not Georgio!

Review of Mecenate Palace Hotel Rome

Reviewer score

5
Lucia
NYC
Apr 16, 2011

WONDERFUL!!!

We had a suite with a balcony that was absolutely incredible. The views, the staff, the atmosphere...it was all an ideal experience. I'll definitely go back.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Mecenate Palace Hotel Rome

Reviewer score

4
Traveler
New York
Jan 29, 2011

Great Stay At The Mecenate Palace Hotel

The location was great, close to Termini Station with easy access to Metro lines and also in a great position to start walking from. Staff was very helpful and pleasant. Room was on the small side but perfect for what we needed.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Mecenate Palace Hotel Rome

Reviewer score

4
Couple 3 week Italian trip
Miami, fl
Dec 25, 2010

Great Overall Stay

Nice room but small and not modernized. Bathroom was very clean and nice fully made of marble. Walking distance from train station made it easy with bags, but not too close to attractions. We rather walk without the bags than with. Great breakfast buffet and safe in room.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
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