Hotel Diana Roof Garden, Rome

Hotel Diana Roof Garden - A Historic 1939 Rome Hotel with Rooftop Restaurant and Garden Terrace

Located in Repubblica district near Teatro dell'Opera, this historic 4-star Rome hotel dates back to 1939 and remains managed by its founding De Angelis family. The Hotel Diana features a furnished rooftop garden with 360-degree views spanning from the Alban Hills to Monte Mario, with clear sightlines to the Quirinal Palace and St. Peter's Dome. The property's seventh-floor L'Uliveto restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine, traditional Roman dishes, and Neapolitan specialties, including gluten-free options. Guests start their day with an American breakfast buffet featuring fresh pastries, eggs, meats, cereals, and freshly squeezed juices. The rooftop lounge bar offers cocktails, Italian wines, and appetizers. Hotel Diana stands a few meters from Termini station, with both Repubblica and Termini metro stations nearby. Major attractions within walking distance include the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (0.5 miles), Spanish Steps (1 mile), and the Colosseum (1 mile).

Pros

Original 1939 property maintained by the founding hotelier family

Rooftop garden features Mediterranean plants, olive trees, and lightweight pergolas

Turkish bath available in Junior Suite rooms

24-hour reception with express dry cleaning and laundry services

Full property WiFi coverage with fast, secure connection

Cons

Check-out time at 10:00 AM is earlier than typical

Room service operates limited hours from 4:00 PM to 10:30 PM