PALAZZO MANFREDI
ITALY
Palazzo Manfredi
Via Labicana, 125 – 00184 Roma
Italy
www.palazzomanfredi.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Manfredi Fine Hotels Collection
Shareholders
Privately owned
Date of creation
15-12-2013
Hotel General Manager
Mr Bruno Papaleo
Hotel Positioning
5 star luxury Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
Development strategy
N/A
PALAZZO MANFREDI
History & Story
The original building was designed for the Evangelisti family in the early 17th century by Giovanni Battista Mola, an architect of renown at the turn of the 17th century, who was celebrated for his clever mix of the classical and mannerist styles. As we are reminded by two plaques on the façade, the palace was later sold to the Venerable Confraternity of the Holy Trinity of the Pilgrims and Convalescents before being completely remodeled in the 18th century as the hunting lodge of the noble Guidi family.
Date Renewal
In 2023 – lobby and in 2025 – rooms at the 3rd floor
Date added extensions
N/A
Main Strengths, Special Touch
Palazzo Manfredi’s main strength lies in its small size. The hotel staff has the chance to get to know the guests quite well and create a close bond that hopefully, makes them feel at home. The guest’s needs and experience is at the centre of Palazzo Manfredi’s interests and every member of the team is dedicated to both.
Location
Housed in a 17th-century residence just a stone’s throw from the Colosseum, Palazzo Manfredi is in the very heart of Imperial Rome. Just outside the door is Ludus Magnus, the gymnasium where gladiators trained before facing their fierce opponents in the arena. This scene is so vivid in our imagination even today – more than two thousand years later – that you can still almost hear them crossing swords and cheering one another on.
Key sites/activities in the area
Palazzo Manfredi has the great privilege of being located a stone throw away from the Colosseum. That’s surely the main site to visit in the area, along with the majestic Roman Forums and Palatine Hill, the Domus Aurea and the Circus Maximum.
Fun Facts
A very unique characteristic of Palazzo Manfredi hotel is the fact that it is built adjacent to the Ludus Magnus, the largest excavated Gladiator’s Gym. The ruins convey an even more authentic and historical feel to the Hotel. The most fun aspect of this peculiarity is that, Palazzo Manfredi’s actual gym, proudly faces both the Ludus Magnus gifting guests with the closest possible chance to exercise where the Gladiators once did.
Children’s Corner
Concerning children’s entertainment, whilst the hotel hasn’t any dedicated areas, the partnership with our amazing touring company allows for some great experiences. A couple of examples are an afternoon spent at the gladiator gym and a scavanger’s hunt revolving around a city center walking tour.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of rooms : 11 (including 4 Junior Suites)
• Number of Suites : 12
• Number of rooms, (keys) in all : 23
Restaurants & Bars
• Aroma RoofTop Restaurant, 1 Michelin Star
• The Court Lounge & Cocktail Bar
Wellness
• Gym area with a view of the gladiator gym
Corporate & Celebration Events
• AROMA RoofTop Restaurant: maximum capacity for dinner placè, 44 guests
• For Dinner placè or Cocktail Party Standing for more than 44 guests, RHINOCEROS Le Restau and RoofTop (10 min. away by taxi)
Hotel and restaurant Awards
2023
• 1 Michelin star at Aroma Restaurant
2022-2021
• One Michelin star at Aroma Restaurant
Number of employees
55