Trastevere is a historic, cobblestone neighborhood of Rome filled with antique buildings and centuries-old cloisters, many of which are now hotels and restaurants. Home to artists, famous Italians and foreign expats, Trastevere, which means "across the Tiber" in Latin, maintains its charm in spite of modernization. Historic hotels abound in Trastevere, many of which occupy restored buildings that date back to the Renaissance.
This four-star hotel in Trastevere offers elegant accommodations in a restored 17th century convent designed by Francesco Borromini. The Hotel Donna Camilla Savelli, which takes its name from the convent's founder, is a fine example of Baroque architecture. Rooms that once hosted nuns of the order Oblate Agostiniane feature exposed beams and antique furniture, as well as modern amenities like LCD flat screen TVs with satellite cable, wireless Internet, air-conditioning, direct dial phones and mini-bars. Enjoy your morning coffee or afternoon tea in the hotel's elegant rooftop garden.
Hotel Donna Camilla Savelli
Via Garibaldi 27
00153 Rome
Italy
011-39-06-588861
hoteldonnacamillasavelli.com
Recommended by Fodor's, Rick Steves and Michelin, this small hotel de charme occupies in a 16th century cloister and was carefully renovated in 2000 to maintain its original look and feel. Hotel Santa Maria offers guests a convenient location from which to explore one of the Eternal City's many colorful neighborhoods, and major tourist destinations like the Colosseum and Roman Forum are just a short cab ride away. Each of the 18 cozy guestrooms is on the ground floor surrounded by a lovely courtyard with orange trees, Mediterranean plants and flowers. All rooms are non-smoking and include LCD satellite TV, wireless Internet, telephone, mini bar, safe deposit box, private bathroom and hairdryer.
Hotel Santa Maria
Vicolo del Piede 2
00153 Rome
Italy
011-39-06-5894626
htlsantamaria.com
Housed in an ancient Romanesque-style palazzo, the Arco De' Tolomei Guest House has dutifully been restored like so many historic hotels in Trastevere. The hotel overlooks a small piazza and is just a short walk from the Tiber River. Family antiques, original artwork and rich tapestries fill the guest rooms and common areas. Every unique guest room, each of which is named after the Great Consular Roads of Rome like the Appia and the Cassia, features cable TV, air-conditioning, private bathroom and wireless Internet. The hotel offers special deals with similar partner hotels in Venice and Florence.
Guest House Arco De'Tolomei
Via Arco de' Tolomei, 27
00153 Roma
Italy
011-39-06-58320819
bbarcodeitolomei.com
