Stay in a Royal Palace: Inside Rome’s Ruspoli Bonaparte Residence
- Travelers visiting Rome can book a stay at the Ruspoli Bonaparte Residence, a 16th-century Renaissance palazzo owned by Princess Giacinta Ruspoli and her mother, Princess Maria Pia.
- Blending five-star hospitality with the exclusivity of a private estate, the residence sits in Rome's central shopping district.
- Princess Giacinta Ruspoli explained the family's approach to opening their ancestral doors to the public.
Travelers visiting Rome can book a stay at the Ruspoli Bonaparte Residence, a 16th-century Renaissance palazzo owned by Princess Giacinta Ruspoli and her mother, Princess Maria Pia. The historic property offers luxury suites featuring antique furniture, tapestries, and ancestral portraits, with nightly rates starting at about US$470.
Inside the 16th-Century Palazzo Welcoming Travelers
Blending five-star hospitality with the exclusivity of a private estate, the residence sits in Rome’s central shopping district. The palazzo features four massive suites, each exceeding 1,000 square feet, complete with ceiling-high stone fireplaces and marble decorations. Guests receive greetings directly from the resident princesses, who manage the family properties.
A Royal Philosophy on Opening Ancestral Doors
Princess Giacinta Ruspoli explained the family’s approach to opening their ancestral doors to the public. We consider ourselves as mere keepers of palazzo Ruspoli Bonaparte, we do not like to say we are the owners of it,
Giacinta told the outlet. My family wants to share all this beauty we have been gifted with everyone else.
Centuries of Lineage Etched in Frescoes
The Ruspoli lineage traces back to the Middle Ages and the reign of Charlemagne. Suites on the upper story include double bedrooms, panoramic verandas, and private terraces overlooking the historical center of Rome. Accommodations feature ancient coffered ceilings painted with golden backdrops and frescoes of vineyards representing the family’s coat of arms.
The Heavy Cost of Preserving Italian History
Renting out the ancestral estate provides crucial funding for the constant maintenance required to preserve the aging structure, which the princesses describe as overwhelmingly expensive. Upkeep involves navigating complex paperwork and mandatory regulations for historic buildings in Italy.