Donna Camilla Savelli - Vretreats, Rome

Donna Camilla Savelli - Vretreats - A 17th-century Borromini-designed convent with Renaissance dining and rooftop views

Housed in a 400-year-old baroque building designed by Francesco Borromini, this distinctive Rome hotel welcomes guests with sculpted entrances, monumental staircases, and checkered marble floors. The 99 rooms at Donna Camilla Savelli feature satellite TV, minibars, and smartphones with unlimited data. Il Ferro e Il Fuoco restaurant serves Renaissance-inspired dishes by Chef Emidio Ferro in a modern black-and-gold dining room or courtyard setting. A complimentary breakfast buffet includes hot items, vegan options, and gluten-free selections. The property maintains several elegant common spaces including a furnished lounge, sun-washed courtyard, and rooftop terrace with city views. A first-century Roman cave beneath the hotel hosts wine tastings and events. Located in Trastevere's medieval quarter, the hotel sits within a 10-minute walk of Vatican City and the Jewish Ghetto.

Pros

Original 17th-century architectural features including Borromini-designed facade and staircase

Quiet internal courtyard with Italian garden for outdoor dining

Second-century Roman cave available for atmospheric events

Dedicated vegan and gluten-free breakfast options

Cons

10.5 miles from Ciampino Airport and 16 miles from Fiumicino Airport

Some rooms in the annex building require accessing a separate entrance