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A 3-star Historic Hotel in downtown Rome to experience truly charming vacations


“Scalinata di Spagna” is a charming 3-star Historic Hotel in central Rome, located in a period building built in 1800, on the ruins of the buttresses of a Roman villa. The facade is bound by the fine arts. The hotel enjoys a fabulous location. It is located at the top of the Spanish Steps, in Piazza Trinità dei Monti, one of the most beautiful places in the capital. From many rooms it is possible to enjoy a full panorama of the city. The location and comforts offered by this three-star hotel make the Hotel Scalinata di Spagna the best choice for unforgettable stays.

A brief history of the Palazzo and Hotel Scalinata di Spagna


The first trunk of the building where the Hotel Scalinata di Spagna is located was built between the end of the 18th and the beginning of the 19th century on the ruins of the buttresses of a Roman villa, starting from Piazza Mignanelli up to Piazza Trinità dei Monti, with entrances from Rampa Mignanelli 12 and from Piazza Trinità dei Monti 16. 


In the 19th century there was a 5-level elevation, which allowed the building to have floors with a beautiful view of the whole city. The construction ended in 1888, with the entrance also from Via Gregoriana 25.


The building, still used as a residential building and offices, with shops on the ground floor, had the Ugo family as its sole owner, whose progenitors, 2 architects, Achille and Enrico, carried out the construction.


During the Nazi occupation, a Jewish family was hosted and hidden in the building for 9 months. Among the important personalities who lived there we can mention the sculptor Rodin, our own Gabriele D'Annunzio, the musician and orchestra conductor Roman Vlad and lastly the Roman architect Paolo Portoghesi.

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    In 1926, in a part of the building, with an entrance directly on Piazza Trinità dei Monti 17, the Pensione Scalinata di Spagna came to life, on the initiative of two Swiss sisters named Pfister.


    In the 1950s, the Pensione had Mr. Peppino Ciaceri as its new manager, who already lived in the building and had an antique shop right next to the hotel entrance. 


    In 1985 the management was handed over to the Bellia family. Mr. Bellia, born in Venice, and his German wife gradually introduced their children Renato and Claudia into the management. The first transformed the pension into a three-star hotel with 16 rooms, always with the name of the Spanish Steps. The second project and managed the construction of the last architectural renovation, carried out for the Jubilee of 2000, giving life to the current structure of a classic type, with fabrics on the walls, retro boiserie and Murano chandeliers.


    The atmosphere produced, typical of a beautiful and charming Roman house, gave rise to coining the phrase "Your home in Rome" as a distinctive element of the Hotel Scalinata di Spagna.


    In 2013, the brothers Fabrizio and Massimo Jemma, great-grandsons of the builder Enrico Ugo and heirs of the portion of the building involved in the Hotel, also acquired the management and undertook both a profound conservative restructuring of the historic part, restoring and enhancing the work carried out by Claudia Bellia, is an appreciable expansion of the Hotel.


    The latter involved other portions of the building, owned by them, with rooms from which you can admire an incredible panorama of Rome, a very nice Art Deco-style apartment, owned by their cousin Carla Tomasi and an Outbuilding with panoramic balconies overlooking Piazza di Spagna, giving the current layout of 36 rooms and a hotel partly in a classic style and partly in a modern style.

Why choose this hotel in Rome?


With the new management, as of January 2013, the Hotel, directly managed by the proprietors, Fabrizio and Massimo Jemma, has been completely refurbished. Improvements and restorations are carried out annually. The roof garden, where breakfast is served, has been completely transformed, with new furnishings and new equipment. Considerable attention is paid to the choice of food products, the courtesy kit, linens and cleaning, to ensure a high standard of quality.

Location

The Hotel is in central Rome on top of the renowned Spanish Steps, one of the loveliest spots in the city. Here you can enjoy the most beautiful panoramic view of Rome, facing the Piazza di Spagna, Via dei Condotti, Via del Corso and the most amazing historic views of the Capital.

Value for price

This small hotel in Rome "Scalinata di Spagna", overlooking the famous Piazza di Spagna, is a cosy and friendly facility, it combines the professionalism of typical Italian hospitality to a classic and elegant environment, it has all modern amenities and a roof garden with a view of Rome's rooftops and domes.

Professionalism and Services

Professionalism, helpfulness and warmth are the distinguishing marks reserved for guests. But that’s not all: the statement that best represents us is “Your home with a view in Rome” Make our guests’ stay comfortable and familiar is our mission. Fabio, our Concierge will greet you with a friendly and competent and will be at your disposal to make your stay in our hotel in Rome as pleasant and personalized as possible.

Our services

The staff at Hotel Scalinata di Spagna is pleased to offer professional assistance and customized for any need through an offer of services provided directly or in partnership with other operators during your stay in Rome. At any time, the staff will be happy to recommend the best restaurants and itineraries to better enjoy your Roman experience.

Free services

  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in and check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Wifi connection
  • Use of the internet point in our hall
  • Use of the Roof Garden
  • Mail, fax, photocopier
  • Free coffee and tea in the room
  • Free water in the minibar in the room

Payment services

  • Purchase of newspapers
  • Room service and breakfast in the room
  • Laundry, dry cleaning, ironing
  • Wedding suite
  • Excursions and specialist tours with guides and drivers
  • Bike hire, car hire
  • Public parking available in the area
  • SPA
  • GYM
  • Coiffeur
  • Tours with electric cars

LOCATION

Our Hotel in Rome's city centre, "Scalinata di Spagna", is located right at the top of the fabulous eponymous steps that lead to the Trinità dei Monti

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ROOMS

All of the Hotel's rooms have been individually furnished. The furniture and fabrics selected and used are classic and refined, as well as modern and minimal

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OUR DEALS

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