Palazzo Scanderbeg

Style

Residence of eminence

Setting

A short trot from the Trevi

You’re just a hop, skip and a Ferragamo-heeled jump away from the Trevi Fountain at Palazzo Scanderbeg, an elegant Rome hotel with understated rooms and apartment-style suites. Named after a 15th-century nobleman who once chose it as his pied-à-terre in the Eternal City, the palazzo is minutes away from the Colosseum, the Pantheon and the Villa Borghese. Make like its former owner and treat these modern, spacious rooms like your own Roman home – and a very luxurious one at that, if you happen to be in one of the top-tier suites, some of which have a private hammam, a private terrace and butler service. After all, there’s no place like Rome…

Facilities

Rooms

Eleven, including seven suites.

Checkout

Noon, but flexible, subject to availability. Earliest check-in, 3pm.

More Details

Rates include breakfast. If you’re staying in a Classic room, this is a Continental breakfast served in the Morning room; the suites' kitchens are stocked with breakfast items with hot dishes available to order via room service.

Also

One Classic room at Palazzo Scanderbeg can accommodate guests with mobility issues and is bookable on request.

Fitness Center

Free Internet Access

Laundry

Pet Friendly

Room Service

At the Hotel

Small seating area in reception; valet parking; laundry service; free WiFi throughout. In rooms: TV; air-conditioning; minibar; safe; tea- and Lavazza coffee-making kit; sightseeing guide booklet; CO Bigelow bath products. Suites and the Deluxe Townhouse room also have a kitchen with a hob, microwave and dishwasher.

Our Favourite Rooms

The Classic rooms are no-frills, simple and understated: ideal for a couple looking for a clean-'n-simple base from which to explore Rome. For a more luxurious stay, the Scanderbeg suite has a 15th-century vaulted ceiling and a private roof terrace. Lounge around in the high-ceilinged, white living room, take your pick from two double bedrooms (each with its own ensuite), or unleash your inner Italian chef in the fully-equipped kitchen.

Packing Tips

Drape yourself in Italian labels – after all, you are in Rome – and don’t forget trainers for all the walking you’re likely to do around town.

Also

The hotel doesn’t have a spa or a gym, but book the Deluxe suite and you’ll have access to your own private hammam. The Ambassador suite has a private ‘Wellness Turret’ (yes, really) with a hammam, exercise machines and even an on-call personal trainer.

Children

Children of all ages are welcome. Most suites have two bedrooms or a sofa bed; baby cots can be added to all rooms for free.

Gallery

Food & Drink

Top Table

It’s worth getting up early to secure a window-side table in the morning room; watch the Roman commuters bustle past as you sip your espresso.

Dress Code

Suite-dwellers should lounge on their sunlit terrace in silk pyjamas – but a pair will come in handy for each room…

Hotel Restaurant

Palazzo Scanderbeg doesn’t have a restaurant, but a Continental breakfast of pastries, toast, fruit and eggs is served every day in the morning room. The kitchens in the suites are stocked with cereals, biscuits, jam, yoghurt and butter, and a handful of cooked breakfast dishes are available via the room service menu.

Hotel Bar

There’s no bar at Palazzo Scanderberg, but the rooms’ minibars are well-stocked with free soft drinks and a selection of wine, which you can re-order if you run out.

Last Orders

Breakfast in the morning room is from 7am to 11am.

Room Service

Room service is available 24/7. The menu is simple but delicious; just what you want after a hard day’s sightseeing: dishes include ham and cheese toasties, Roman chickpea soup, lasagne, fresh fruit and ice cream.

Planes

Rome’s Fiumicino Airport – well-served by British Airways and EasyJet – is a 45-minute drive. Frequent Ryanair flights arrive at Ciampino Airport, which is the same distance. Palazzo Scanderbeg can organise transfers from both airports from €70 each way.

Trains

Roma Termini train station is just 10 minutes’ drive from the hotel. Order – rather than hail – a cab, to avoid touts trying to charge sky-high fares. Radiotaxi 3570 are said to be the city’s most reliable firm (www.3570.it).

Automobiles

You really won’t need a car in Rome, especially given the hotel’s central location. If you’re determined, hire a car from the booths at both airports. From Fiumicino, take autostrada A91 to reach central Rome, or arrive via autostrada A90 from Ciampino.

Worth Getting Out of Bed For

The hotel has a handy – colour-coded – in-room guide, which lists nearby attractions, even detailing how much time you’ll mooch about there; the hotel can usually organise tickets, too. Scanderbeg’s spectacularly central location means the Trevi Fountain, the Quirinal Palace and the Pantheon are all less than 10 minutes’ walk away. If you fancy zipping around like the locals, the hotel can organise vespa tours around the city. In sweltering July and August, the Villa Borghese and its gloriously cool gardens can be a welcome retreat; wander the flower-lined pathways and relax by the fountains. Flash the plastic at the big-name Italian brands and independent shops on Via Condotti by the Spanish Steps, a short stroll away from Scanderbeg. If you’re worried about supporting the weight of all those glossy carrier bags, never fear: the hotel can organise a personal shopper and a golf buggy to ferry you and your new designer togs around. Feeling creative? Foodie types should book the hotel’s cooking lessons, which take place in historic venues across the city (complete with a guided tour) and involve a trip to the market to buy fresh produce. If you’d rather stay on-site, Scanderbeg can arrange for a private, in-suite cooking lesson with the resident chef, who’ll also whip up your supper.

Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt

This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .