Empire Palace Hotel
Historic and atmospheric, ex-palace, built in 1870, in a classy part of the city surrounded by government buildings. Grand interior style with a blend of contemporary designer art and furnishing and also with classical features being retained.
Upmarket, serene environment, shielded from the busy surrounds of the city, yet still conveniently walk-able to major sights and shopping and a wide selection of food and beverage venues. Suit leisure or business guests looking for a top quality very peaceful choice in a central location.
Exterior
Immaculate cream-coloured corner terraced building on 7-storeys with grey louvre window shutters and facade decorative mouldings. No balconies on the rooms.
Property type: Hotel
Balcony/Terrace: None
Storeys: 7
Built Year: 1800s/1999
Exterior: Corner building
Interior
Arched and pillared lobby with coloured, patterned marble surfaces leads up to an impressive lounge with leather furniture and a vaulted ceiling. Appealing piano bar in the old stables building with an exposed brick ceiling.
Combined A la Carte restaurant and breakfast room in a split-level, public access facility. Basement fitness room is available.
Rooms: 109
Grounds
Enclosed inner courtyard with large parasols over modern chairs and tables, a water feature and shrubs, serving drinks all year round.
Location
Area Type: On a cobbled side street just off a wide busy major street with a spread-out selection of small shops on either side. Major shopping streets are easily walk-able, as is the large Piazza della Repubblica and the British Embassy. Large choice of restaurants and cafes on the smaller streets behind. Nearest metro is a ten-minute walk away. 15 minutes walk to the Trevi Fountain and Piazza di Spagna with the Spanish Steps.
Nearest Shops: 50 yds
Facilities
- Eating
- A la carte restaurant
- Snack Bar
- Breakfast room
- Public facilities
- Evening entertainment
- Fitness room/gym
- Internet terminal(s)
- WiFi Access
- In-room facilities
- Air conditioning
- Hairdryer
- Minibar/fridge
- Room(s) for disabled
- Safes
- TV (English language)
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