Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & Spa

If you like hotels that are termed "historic," "cozy,", and "antique furnished," this is the place for you. However, if you like modern amenities like showers you can fit in, standard height bath vanities, charging ports, or A/C that was installed in the last few decades, go somewhere else. The lobby is beautiful. If you were to walk into the hotel and judge whether to stay or not, you would likely think the rooms would be OK. They are not. The sleeping area of the room was like the pictures, so no surprise there. And had the A/C worked and the bathroom been adequate, I would give this many more stars. First the A/C - it sucked and the control looked like it was installed sometime in the last century (see pic). As the temps were nice outside we would open our patio door until tons of second hand smoke wafted in from the are where deliveries are made. Net/net - hot room, miserable. Bathroom - this entire bathroom is built for people who are around 5 feet tall. When I stood in the shower/tub I had to turn sideways. If I faced forward my feet were up the side of the tub it was so narrow. There was no shower curtain, only a half glass wall. The shower head has been re-engineered to the original plumbing, is in the corner, and if you do not hand hold the shower head, you flood out the bathroom. Also, if you are not careful you will stub your foot on the drain cap which is nearly the size of a frisbee. The vanity is one of those real low height vanities like were in style back in about the 1970s. Lastly, the marble floors were probably great when they were new, but are now heavily stained around the toilet/bidet and are disgusting. PICTURES attached. We are in our 60's and have traveled a lot. This is perhaps the worst hotel room we have EVER stayed in. It rivals Holiday Inns out in the middle of nowhere you stay at when on a road trip. Hotel is in need of either a compete remodel or a complete demolition.

I cannot say enough good things about this hotel! Starting with Luca who welcomed us quite early on a Sunday who went out of his way to get us comfortable while we waited for our room. The concierge (I forgot her name) was so accommodating, finding great restaurants for dinner! The entire staff from the spa, to bar, to restaurant, even the welcome when you come to the door! the desk staff made sure we had everything we needed! The location was perfect o reach everywhere in Rome and beyond. The hotel atmosphere was perfectly chill and just a gorgeous property! Rooms were comfortable, housekeeping staff amazing! I wish I could recall the names of everyone we talked to you but some special mentions: Gabriella & Danilo in the restaurant and for sure, Marco & Federico who were just incredible helping me get a pair of glasses I left behind. Treat yourself and stay at this hotel, you will never want to stay anywhere else when in Rome! Besides, September in Rome is gorgeous! M Santelli

This is an old grand hotel that is in need of some urgent TLC. We were there for two nights and it served its purpose, but it could have been better. First, the good part. The location of this hotel cannot be beat. Across the beautiful Borghese Park, the are is generally quiet, surrounded by embassies. There are many restaurants around within ten minutes of the hotel area is very quiet. You are close to most of Rome’s attractions without being in the middle of its hustle and bustle. The grounds around the pool are elegant, and the wood-paneled lobby and bar area are beautiful. Our room, deluxe garden view on the second floor (third floor for us Americans) had a beautiful view of this. It was also similarly decorated as the lobby which is beautiful if you like this grand style. The staff in general is helpful and competent. Our room was quiet despite being close to the elevators. It was also very clean. The bed was comfortable and big. These are all pluses. Now, to the things that are not so good. The upholstery, the carpeting and the wallpapers all need to be redone. They are either faded or worn out from being used for too long. We saw a remodeled room that had a modern bathroom, but ours looked like it was put together in the 1980s if not earlier. Again the bathroom was very clean but a bit small and dated. (Note that the remodeled room was styled with more modern furniture and decor with wooden floor instead of carpeting. I didn’t care for it but my partner, who is more into these things liked it). Our room, being west-facing born the brunt of full afternoon summer sun. We had left the curtains open in the morning. So when we came back in the afternoon, it was like stepping into clothes dryer. We had left the ac on but it was no match for the sunlight. The entire room felt like a hot house. It was not until we shut the blackout curtains and let the ac run full blast for two hours before the room temperature became tolerable. They definitely need better ac. As for the breakfast buffet, we went for a late breakfast close to their end of service. The breakfast spread seemed comprehensive, but some of the fruit was withering (the pineapples were turning brown) and the pastry was showing signs of becoming stale. I ordered eggs Benedict that cost extra but they were ok. The hollandaise sauce was provided separately instead of being poured on top of the eggs. However, the poached eggs were done perfectly. Again, the staff were wonderful. I am hopeful that the management and ownership take a note of this review and remedy some of the issues. This hotel has the number one thing that any real estate needs and that is location. A bit of TLC could make this one of best hotels in Rome.

My wife and stayed at the Hotel Parco dei Principi from 17 to 22 June 2025. Room 510 However, we had an experience that shook us. On the 20th we asked the female concierge Monia if it was possible to get a ticket to the Galleria Borghese which is located nearby and where we have been several times before. While we waited, the concierge called and told us while she was on the phone that each ticket cost 60 euros, i.e. 120 euros and we had to pay cash now. We were then supposed to meet a guide from a company next dag. It was very expensive but we assumed that we would get a personal guided tour. Our surprise was great when we discovered that we were only given 2 tickets for 17 euros each. So we paid 86 euros extra for the concierge to get us the tickets. When we got back to the hotel the female concierge had left and we spoke to a new male concierge who said that the reason it cost so much was because the female concierge had called a contact on the black market (the mafia?). We strongly distance ourselves from the black market and we will in no way support it or be a part of it. We are appalled that a concierge at a 5 star hotel contacts the black market. This also explains why we had to pay in cash and the money was immediately hidden away. We could not get a receipt either. We therefore Cannot recommend a hotel that has such close contact with the Black market Best regards Jens kristensen Professor PhD

We booked Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & SPA as a birthday treat for our son, combining a visit to the Colosseum with time by the pool so our children (ages 4, 9 and 10) could balance sightseeing with some relaxation. Unfortunately, this hotel proved to be entirely unsuitable for families with children. The main issue was the outdoor pool. Our children were playing together quietly and appropriately in the shallow end – nothing more than what you would expect from well-behaved kids enjoying the water. However, after a single complaint from another guest, the lifeguard insisted they remain silent. His manner was rude and completely unreasonable, expecting young children to play in silence. It was so uncomfortable that we had to call the manager. To his credit, he was apologetic and admitted the hotel is not really geared towards families, but this is something that should be made clear before booking. Having a pool that children are effectively not welcome to use makes the hotel very misleading for parents. We also found the restaurant unaccommodating for families. When we asked to feed the children at 6pm (a very normal request for young kids), we were told the restaurant only opens at 7pm. Room service was available, but when we asked if we could at least sit at the outdoor tables to eat, this was refused – we were told we had to eat in our room. Again, this reflects an attitude that does not consider the practical needs of families with children. We are a very well-travelled family and have stayed in many excellent hotels worldwide. Our children are polite, well-behaved, and accustomed to travelling. This was not a case of disruptive behaviour – it is simply that this hotel does not want children to be children. In summary: if you are considering this hotel with children, we strongly advise you to look elsewhere. Despite the pool, this is not a family-friendly property and parents will likely find their stay stressful and disappointing.