Hotel Splendide Royal stands at Via di Porta Pinciana 14, where Via Veneto meets the Aurelian Walls and the gates of Villa Borghese. The hotel lists Villa Borghese and Via Veneto each about two minutes away on foot, Piazza di Spagna five minutes, the Spanish Steps seven and the Trevi Fountain twelve, with Barberini station nine minutes away. The booking page shows a five-star luxury class and 72 rooms across sixteen room types, all with air conditioning, free WiFi, safes, rainfall showers and large LED televisions. It is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, and the scale is small enough that service tends to be personal. The hotel lists Mirabelle, a restaurant serving lunch and dinner with al fresco dining, plus a rooftop terrace and a bar, with a buffet breakfast for an extra charge. A gym, a business centre, dry cleaning, limousine service and a twenty-four-hour front desk are also listed.
The position next to Villa Borghese is the main attraction. A morning stroll or a run in the park is on the doorstep, the Borghese Gallery is a short walk through the gardens and the Pincio terrace gives the classic view across Piazza del Popolo. The street itself is calm, and Via Veneto's cafes are close for an evening drink. The streets between here and Piazza di Spagna are fine for walking, though the final stretch to Trevi involves some hills, so allow time.
Rules and costs to check
The page lists no parking, and an airport shuttle is available on request at a per-vehicle charge, pets are not allowed, and check-in runs from three in the afternoon to late evening, with check-out at noon. The page does not list a spa, so if a full spa is important to you, compare Hotel Eden or the Westin Excelsior. Rooms come in sixteen types, so check the category, since sizes and views differ and the better rooms are worth the upgrade for a special stay.
Splendide Royal suits couples, art lovers headed for the Borghese and travelers who want a palace atmosphere without the scale of the biggest hotels. It is a good base for walking: the Spanish Steps, Piazza del Popolo, the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon are all reachable on foot within half an hour.
Families may prefer a hotel with more suites or a pool, and those who want to be in the lively centre should look at Trastevere or Campo de' Fiori instead. Reserve a table at Mirabelle when you book, as the terrace is popular in warm weather.
Why stay here
- ✓Next to Villa Borghese
- ✓Mirabelle restaurant
- ✓Rooftop terrace and bar
- ✓72 rooms
- ✓Gym
- ✓Limousine service
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Free WiFi
Good questions
How close is Villa Borghese?+
The hotel lists Villa Borghese and Via Veneto as about a two-minute walk, with the Spanish Steps about seven.
Does it have a spa?+
The page does not list a spa. It lists a gym, a restaurant, a rooftop terrace and a bar.
Is there parking?+
The hotel lists no parking and offers an airport shuttle on request at a per-vehicle charge.
