Palazzo Talìa
Cinematic and cerebral — Guadagnino's saturated color palette and theatrical instincts run through the common areas, while the 25 guest rooms (designed separately by MIA Home Design Gallery and Laura Feroldi Studio) are warmer and more domestically elegant. Think private Roman collector's home, not grand hotel.
Book a courtyard-facing room if noise is a concern — the inner courtyard is serene even in high season
Why It Matters
The only hotel designed by Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name, Challengers). Built inside the oldest school in Rome, which housed humanists, cardinals and aristocrats before closing in 1999. The Aqua Virgo aqueduct, commissioned by Augustus and still functional, literally runs beneath the spa.
Palazzo Talìa is a 16th-century Roman palazzo — the former Nobile Collegio del Nazareno, oldest scholastic institution in Rome — converted into a 26-room luxury boutique hotel and reopened in May 2024. The public spaces were designed by filmmaker Luca Guadagnino's Studio Luca Guadagnino, marking the director's first hospitality project: bold floral carpets, blown-mirror bar walls, plissé-leather stair rails, and 18th-century frescoes share space without fighting for attention. It holds 2 Michelin Keys and landed on the Condé Nast Traveller Hot List 2025, TIME World's Greatest Places 2025, and GQ's Most Stylish Hotels on the Planet 2025, among others.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Deluxe
Larger than Superior and overlooking Via del Nazareno rather than the courtyard. Four-poster beds with fabric headboards or tapestries; queen or king-size, with twin configuration available on request. Some Deluxe rooms can connect with a Superior or another Deluxe, useful for families or groups.
Queen or King four-poster (twin on request)
Grand Junior Suite
Spacious single-space suite with generous proportions, rich in detail. All-king beds with four-poster frames or fabric headboards. Overlooks Via del Nazareno. Can be connected to form part of the Talìa Suite configuration.
King four-poster or fabric headboardJunior Suite
Full separate living area with custom-designed furnishings, plus a king-size four-poster or fabric headboard bed. Views overlook either the quiet inner courtyard or Via del Nazareno. Two Junior Suites have been adapted for guests with limited mobility. Connecting rooms available.
King four-poster or fabric headboardPatio Suite
One of the more unusual room formats in the hotel — direct access from the inner courtyard, with a two-story layout. Ground level has a living room with sofa bed and bathroom; the private bedroom and a second bathroom are on the upper floor. Works well for families who want both togetherness and privacy.
King (upper floor bedroom)Suite
Each suite has its own distinct personality — unique colors, materials and custom-designed furnishings throughout. Overlooks Via del Nazareno. Four-poster or fabric headboard beds, king-size as standard with twin available on request.
King four-poster or fabric headboard (twin on request)Superior
The entry-level rooms at Palazzo Talìa, and not at all modest. They overlook the historic inner courtyard — a genuine advantage — with queen-size four-poster beds and furniture made to measure for the hotel. Custom-designed throughout, with unique artworks. Even the Michelin Guide calls these rooms 'handsome and atmospheric.'
Queen four-posterTalìa Suite
The most spectacular room in the palazzo — and arguably one of the best suites in Rome. 250 sqm of living space spanning a Junior Suite and a Grand Junior Suite, connected through the Aula Magna: an 18th-century ceremonial hall with 11-meter ceilings, Gaspare Serenario frescoes, ancient marble columns and a wooden choir. Total area of 358 sqm. Can be expanded with a third connecting room (Deluxe) to accommodate up to 6 adults and 2 children.
King or twin (2 bedrooms) · 358 sqmTerrace Suite
The one room personally designed by Studio Luca Guadagnino. Peach wood panelling, a green marble fireplace in the living room, king-size bed — and a 66 sqm plant-filled private terrace overlooking the historic inner courtyard and the monumental San Andrea delle Fratte. Rare outdoor space at this address, in this part of Rome.
King · 66 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Hands-on cooking class led by Tramae's Executive Chef. Guests learn to prepare Italian dishes, then sit down to eat what they've made. Organized as part of the 'Taste and Ritual' experience program.
An evening introduction to Italian cocktail classics and mixology technique at Bar della Musa, culminating in aperitivo service with cocktail and small bites.
Concierge-arranged private guided tours of Rome's landmarks and galleries, including insider access experiences. The hotel can organize visits to major museums, private galleries and lesser-known historic sites.
The tropical inner courtyard — planted with soaring palms by landscape artist Blu Mambor — functions as a lounge and al fresco dining space. Open to hotel guests as a complimentary common area.
The hotel runs a structured weekly program of guest experiences organized into five categories: Time to Relax, Taste and Ritual, Ready to Explore, and Art Lover. Activities include private cooking classes with Executive Chef Marco Coppola, curated art tours, mixology sessions, and city exploration guided itineraries.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Two Junior Suites adapted for guests with limited mobility. Ground floor (restaurant, bar) accessible; lift access to first and second floors.
High-speed Wi-Fi (25+ Mbps) throughout the property.
Full à la carte breakfast included in room rates, served 7am–11am.
The Aula Magna (248 sqm, 18th-century frescoed hall, 11-meter ceilings) can be booked for private events and weddings.
Pillow menu available in all rooms.
All rooms include minibar and espresso maker; complimentary bottled water.
Pets allowed on request; charges may apply.
Private check-in and check-out experience; check-in from 3pm, check-out by 11am.
Full concierge service including restaurant reservations, private guided tours, transfers and curated experience planning.
Separate round-the-clock room service menu available.
Hotel-arranged transfers: Fiumicino Airport ~€120 each way (+€30 between 11pm–6am); Roma Termini ~€90 each way.
Car park 500m from the hotel; the hotel can arrange parking for guests at approximately €70/night.
Well-equipped gym within the spa area.
33 sqm relaxation pool with hydro-massage jets and waterfall, located in the spa under barrel-vaulted ceilings.
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