Features

Facilities

24 hour reception desk, garden, restaurant, fitness facilities, spa (sauna, Turkish hammam and indoor heated swimming pool – spa facilities only for guests over 14)

SWIMMING POOL

Indoor heated pool (in spa) 

BEACHES

City centre hotel

SHOPS

City centre hotel

NEAREST AIRPORT

Rome Ciampino 16km approx. 40 mins drive, Rome Fiumicino 35km approx. 45 mins drive

NOTES

Property is 1.8km from Roma Termini station

In the heart of Rome, steps from the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain, Palazzo Talìa rises like a whisper from history, its walls steeped in centuries of art, culture, and timeless elegance. Named for Thalia, the Muse of Comedy, this former Renaissance residence has long been a sanctuary for beauty and creativity—a place where nymphs and muses were once venerated and where stories still linger in every corner.

Today, the Palazzo has been reborn as an intimate luxury retreat, where history’s grandeur meets contemporary sophistication. Sunlight dances across interiors dressed in marble, precious woods, hand-blown mirrors, and maiolica tiles, creating spaces that feel both opulent and serene. Each suite is a world of its own, adorned with four-poster beds, velvet upholstery, and parquet floors, complemented by cutting-edge technology for absolute comfort. Views sweep over the historic courtyard and the city’s rooftops, inviting guests to immerse themselves in Rome’s poetic charm.

Moments of pure indulgence await at the spa, with its experiential pool, sauna, and Turkish bath, while the fitness room caters to a mindful balance of body and soul. As evening falls, Bar della Musa becomes the heart of the Palazzo—a jewel box of golden tones and frescoed ceilings, the perfect setting for champagne tastings and flawlessly mixed cocktails. Just beyond, Tramae restaurant celebrates the art of Italian cuisine with a refined yet relaxed menu rooted in local produce. Its courtyard, alive with greenery and graced by a nymphaeum, offers a setting as enchanting as the dishes themselves.

Every stone here tells a tale. Once the home of Angelo Maria Colocci, a Renaissance humanist and papal secretary, the Palazzo later belonged to Cardinal Tonti—known as Cardinal Nazareno—before becoming the celebrated Collegio Nazareno, where aristocrats and diplomats were educated in an atmosphere of rare prestige. Over the centuries, galleries, frescoed halls, and a theatre were added, shaping a cultural jewel that endured until the school’s closure in 1999. Now, through an ambitious yet sensitive restoration, Palazzo Talìa shines once more, balancing intimacy with majesty, heritage with modernity.

This revival has been imagined by Studio Luca Guadagnino and curated with exquisite precision by renowned interior designers, blending artisanal Italian craftsmanship with eclectic, international touches. The result is an ambiance of conscious luxury and informal elegance—spaces that feel both deeply personal and dramatically grand.

Palazzo Talìa is not merely a hotel; it is a living stage for beauty and hospitality, a destination where the art of Italian living is celebrated in every gesture. From private tours of the Palazzo to bespoke dining experiences, every detail is designed to create memories that linger long after the journey ends. Here, in Rome’s beating heart, history and modern elegance entwine, promising an experience as unforgettable as the Eternal City itself.

*Pricing per person based on 2 sharing, 3 nights inc flights from London (inc checked bag and standard allocated seats).  Transfers via Leonardo Express train from Fiumicino airport approx. €9pp each way or Ciampino Airlink bus from Ciampino airport approx. €5pp each way