A Liberty-style villa on the banks of the Tiber, this spectacular hotel was once famous for its raucous parties thrown by the Malaspina family, one of Europe's oldest noble dynasties, with diplomats and aristocrats gathering beneath its crystal chandeliers (which, incidentally, once hung in New York's Plaza Hotel). It's brilliantly positioned for exploring the Eternal City while offering that rarest of Roman treats: a proper garden with a marble-lined swimming pool. Add a Peruvian-Nikkei restaurant, a deep-blue Pisco Bar and original artworks by the likes of Warhol and Dalí, and you've got a stay that's every bit as characterful as the city itself.
Spread across three floors, the 29 rooms and suites are a calm counterpoint to the opulence of the public spaces. Each one is draped in soft palettes of sage green, navy and taupe, floors are parquet, and there are plenty of brass accents and curated photographs on the walls. The marble bathrooms are stocked with Acqua di Parma toiletries and all rooms have high ceilings that let the light flood in. The Garden Suite has its own separate entrance among the lemon trees, whilst the Dama Suite is the standout: the only room with both a freestanding tub and walk-in shower, plus a shady terrace overlooking the garden.
The garden is a calming oasis of olive and lemon trees in the heart of Rome and after a day pounding cobblestones, there's nothing better than settling into a lounger with an Aperol spritz.
Grab a stool at the Pisco Bar and order one of Chef Pesaque's ceviches from the Pacifico menu. It's recognised as one of the finest outside Peru.
There's a nightclub in the basement that runs on weekends, so light sleepers should request a room on the upper floors to keep things peaceful.
Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch
Palazzo Dama can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Italy trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Italy trips featuring Palazzo Dama or get advice and suggestions from one of our Italy specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Palazzo Dama start from around $280, or US$280, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
2,000 years of history – and excellent aperitivo – in one of the prettiest capital cities in the world.
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