The Bottom Line
Pros
- Great location
- Good, modern bathrooms
- Nicely decorated, air-conditioned rooms
Cons
- Some of the rooms are small
- Slightly difficult to find
Description
- Hotel Residenza in Farnese is a beautiful hotel in a former monastery.
- Hotel Residenza in Farnese is in a great location within walking distance of good restaurants and historic sites.
- Hotel Residenza in Farnese serves a good breakfast buffet in a nicely appointed breakfast room.
Guide Review - Hotel Residenza in Farnese - Rome Hotel Review
When my mother-in-law wanted to join us in a visit to Rome last summer, I was challenged to find a nice, quiet hotel with elevator and air-conditioning that was within very close walking distance of good restaurants. After much looking, I chose Hotel Residenza in Farnese, just off the lovely Piazza Farnese (pictures of Piazza Farnese). It turned out to be a great choice.On the other side of the peaceful Piazza Farnese is the lively Campo dei Fiori. A little farther are Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, or the Jewish Quarter. Across the river, the Trastevere neighborhood and Vatican City are reachable. There are many good restaurants, shops, and bars and cafes in the area.
Housed in what was once a Monastery dating from the 900s, the Hotel Residenza in Farnese still reflects the quiet calm of this elegant corner of Rome. The hotel still retains the original layout and is carefully restored with good artwork and furnishings. During our stay the staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel is tucked away on a side street, making it quiet, and barely looks like a hotel from outside (Hotel picture).
The best way to reach Hotel Residenza in Farnese is probably by taxi, especially if you have luggage, as it's not on a public transport line. The hotel is located at Via del Mascherone, 59, between the Palazzo Farnese and Via Giulia.
