Palazzo Scanderbeg, Rome

Palazzo Scanderbeg - A 15th-century palazzo with designer Italian furnishings and butler service near Trevi Fountain

Located on a quiet side street in Rome's historic centre, this 4-star Rome hotel occupies a 15th-century palazzo once home to Albanian nobleman George Castriot Scanderbeg. The property features apartments with wood floors from original Venetian moorings, high white wooden vaults, and furnishings by prestigious Italian brands including Poltrona Frau, Cappellini, and Artemide. Each unit includes a private bathroom with bath or shower, a fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning, and soundproof walls. The Palazzo Scanderbeg provides personal butler service, who can deliver in-room breakfast and handle shoe shining, packing, and errands. A welcome drink of Prosecco with canapés greets arriving guests, while young visitors receive games, puzzles, or coloring albums. The Barberini metro stop connects guests to the Vatican City, while the Spanish Steps, Pantheon, and Colosseum lie within a 20-minute walk.

Pros

Each apartment features unique architectural details and layout

Butler service includes errand running and luggage packing

Welcome prosecco and canapés served upon arrival

Private terraces available in select suites with Roman rooftop views

Cons

40-minute taxi ride from Fiumicino Airport

No on-site restaurant facilities