Mecenate Palace Hotel

We spent 4 days at this hotel and couldn’t fault it, apart from the bed which was not very comfortable. The hotel is a bit dated but still has a bit of grandeur, it is very clean and staff are very pleasant. We booked a deluxe double with view of the church which was worth the extra cost, room was small but had everything we needed, nice bathroom and good shower. Breakfast was good, great coffee and attentive staff. The highlight was the rooftop bar, stunning views and fabulous cocktails.

I booked this hotel for our group of 7 after a lot of researching as we had a friend with mobility issues and it was important that it was accessible. I contacted the hotel about the steps to the rooftop and was told it was a few small sets of stairs that were easily navigated...this was not the case. Our friend made it up one evening for dinner with a lot of stops for rest and decided not to attempt again (he has COPD) which meant he missed breakfast on the 3 mornings we were there. This needs to be clearer for people as we would not have booked had we known. We stayed in a triple room which although small was okay however the fittings were old and dirty. I have added pictures of the shower/bath which nearly made me sick, black mould fell out when moved and the shower took a good 15 minutes to drain. It was that bad I walked to a salon to get my hair washed as no way could I use that shower past a couple of minutes for a wash. I have no doubt the hotel was grand in its day but not anymore. Most of the staff have an attitude and I feel they think they are working in a 5 star hotel. The bar in the lobby opened for an hour or two in the afternoons and the rooftop area while it had beautiful views was disappointing especially the food. Overall the hotel is old and jaded, worn stained carpets are everywhere and fittings/furniture need updated. The area is good and there were a few really lovely coffee shops/restaurants near it which we used a lot (we all had breakfast out after the issue with our friend) and there was a hop on bus very close to it. My advice is to avoid. I have stayed in a wide range of luxury hotels to Premier Inns and never ever found this disgusting dirt in the bathroom and although all hotels show bits of wear and tear this was hard to comprehend especially in a 4 star rated hotel

The room was lovely and the bathroom was large. It is a historic hotel and located in front of Basilica Maria de Maggiore. The front desk staff was very helpful. That was the plus part of the review. We had late drinks at the rooftop bar because the Lobby bar apparently is no longer staffed. We did not know the room basically turns into a Hookah lounge! We couldn’t tolerate the smoke!! So we had to take our drinks down to the lobby. Crazy that the only bar that operates was filled with smoking! Still felt the effects the next morning. Sorry but we would expect a four hotel in Rome to have a cozy and welcoming bar.

Bad experience on this hotel………………………………………………. Manager is rude……………………………………………. Dirty room………………………………,,…………………………………………………………… They look as if they were doing you a favor by welcoming you………………………………………………………………………………….

Beautiful hotel with old world charm located very centrally and within walking distance to train station and landmarks including the Colosseum. Room was clean and charming. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast which was served on the lovely roof top terrace. A sufficient choice available to suit most tastes.