Palazzo Manfredi

Gorgeous to say the least but poorly managed and with inattentive service!

Exceptional! Super staff

We booked an “exclusive five-star luxury hotel” with a stunning view of the Colosseum. The only thing that was five stars was the price. At check-in, the receptionist took 45 minutes to find our reservation, before asking if we were sure we had booked a hotel and not the Colosseum. The room was so small that if one person opened their suitcase, the other had to go out into the hallway. The bed creaked so loudly that we thought the gladiators had started a new show. The “panoramic view of the Colosseum” consisted of a window about the size of a slice of bread, placed behind a tree, a construction crane, and a sign that said “View temporarily unavailable.” The air conditioning only had two settings: “Sahara” and “North Pole.” The shower changed temperature every five seconds, so it felt more like an obstacle course than a shower. Breakfast was a chapter in itself. The scrambled eggs looked like they had witnessed the fall of the Roman Empire, the orange juice was more water than orange, and the coffee was so weak it should have been apologized for. When we complained, the receptionist smiled and said, “It’s part of the authentic Roman experience.” If Julius Caesar had stayed here, he would have said, “I came, I saw, I checked out.”

An absolutely perfect stay at Hotel Manfredi! From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the warm welcome, the professionalism of the entire team, and the wonderful atmosphere throughout the hotel. The location is exceptional, just steps away from the Colosseum, in the heart of historic Rome. The rooms are elegant, spotless, and extremely comfortable. Every aspect of the service was outstanding, with genuine attention to detail that made our stay truly special. A very special thank you to the General Manager, Mr. Daniele Caltagirone, for his kindness, professionalism, warmth, and genuine hospitality. His welcoming attitude and dedication to ensuring every guest has a memorable experience truly reflect the excellence of Hotel Manfredi. I can only highly recommend Hotel Manfredi to anyone visiting Rome, and I will definitely be back. Thank you to the entire team for making our stay so wonderful and unforgettable!

Splurge on this hotel so you can stay directly next to the Colosseum! The check in reception was warm and welcoming. The bar experience at night was amazing with views of the Colosseum and very unique drinks. The breakfast was amazing to sit with a perfect view of the Colosseum. All the staff was very friendly. Breakfast was well appointed with delicious omelettes. The room included champagne and fruit for a relaxing welcome. And it was exceptionally easy to walk to the park across the street to take fun photos with the Colosseum. Stay at least one night during your visit!

Excellent hotel.. very comfortable beds and beautifully appointed rooms, excellent service amazing views. Highly recommended.

The service, location, and accommodations were the best I have experienced in my life. That is not an exaggeration for effect, hyperbole, or a honeymoon type high. A full accounting of my life, and there is not a hotel close to beating this experience.

Enjoyed the service and location of this hotel. It’s on the smaller scale if you’re coming from US but makes it up in service, food and location. We stayed for a week and nice breakfast overlooking colosseum with private chef preparing your poached eggs was nice. Small assortment of chocolates waiting every time you come back to your room was nice touch. Most of the service workers are Russians or Slovak decent and speak their language with each other, however with a presence of the guest they speak fluent English and dedicate their attention to you 100 percent and super attentive.

Beautiful hotel with fabulous views of the Colosseum! Spectacular cocktails too with a view 🙌 the rooms are amazing!

Adorable little hotel with wonderful and attentive service!