Palazzo Dama - Hotel & Spa - Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Rome

Palazzo Dama - Hotel & Spa - Preferred Hotels & Resorts - A 5-star villa with custom Italian furnishings, outdoor pool, and Peruvian-Nikkei dining near Piazza del Popolo

Located steps from Piazza del Popolo, this refined Rome hotel occupies a historic villa spanning 197.5 acres across the Pinciano and Campo Marzio districts. Palazzo Dama - Hotel & Spa - Preferred Hotels & Resorts features 269-square-foot rooms with queen beds, Tiber River views, soundproof walls, and Acqua di Parma amenities. The property showcases custom furniture by architect Antonio Girardi, crystal chandeliers from New York's Plaza Hotel, and a collection of contemporary art. The ground floor houses Pacifico restaurant serving Peruvian-Nikkei cuisine and the Pisco Bar illuminated by vintage Venini fixtures. Wellness facilities include a Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, whirlpool, and fitness area. The outdoor pool, surrounded by olive and lemon trees, provides a unique centerpiece within the hotel's garden. Palazzo Dama sits within an urban quadrilateral formed by Lungotevere, Piazza del Popolo, Pincio, and Trinità dei Monti.

Pros

Authentic art nouveau doors and original marble mosaics preserve historic character

Crystal chandeliers sourced from New York's Plaza Hotel create distinctive ambiance

Garden Suite offers private garden access and maximum privacy

Professional spa services include nutritionist consultations coordinated with restaurant menu

Cons

1 mile distance to major attractions like Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica

Limited dining options within immediate 0.3 miles vicinity