There's something really quite special about staying in a home that's been in the same family for five generations, especially when that family descends from Napoleon's sister. Perched on the Quirinal Hill, a short stroll from the Trevi Fountain, the intimate Villa Spalletti Trivelli was built in 1901 for Countess Gabriella Rasponi, a formidable woman who turned her drawing rooms into a salon for Rome's intellectual elite. Today, her descendants welcome guests into a world of honesty bars, heirloom antiques and the family's own organic wines from Umbria set the tone. The result is less hotel and more family home... and one with impeccable taste.
With only 14 rooms and suites (plus a couple of garden suites and apartments), the villa is intimate to say the least. Each room is individually furnished with plenty of family heirlooms and rich fabrics, whilst high ceilings and polished wood panelling add to the atmosphere. Views look out over the Quirinal Palace gardens or the villa's own grounds, and some suites have private patios for a quiet moment to yourself. There is air conditioning throughout, and the marble bathrooms are generous - and stocked with beautiful L'Occitane toiletries.
The complimentary self-service bars dotted around the villa. Pour yourself a negroni in the drawing room or a prosecco on the rooftop, any time of day or night.
Book the day trip to Pomario, the family's organic winery in Umbria. It includes transfers, a four-course lunch, wine tasting and a visit to some of the region's iconic hilltop towns.
The villa sits in Rome's ZTL restricted traffic zone, so arriving by car needs advance coordination. Taxis or the nearby Metro are much easier options.
Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch
Villa Spalletti Trivelli 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 Villa Spalletti Trivelli 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 Villa Spalletti Trivelli start from around $350, or US$350, 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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