About Palazzo Manfredi Historic Roots & Legendary Location Palazzo Manfredi occupies a beautifully restored 17th-century palazzo, originally designed by Giovanni Battista Mola for the Evangelisti family Manfredi Hotels MICHELIN Guide. It is built atop the ruins of Ludus Magnus, the grand gladiator training school adjacent to the Colosseum Manfredi Hotels Fora. Later rebuilt in the 18th century as a hunting lodge for the noble Guidi family, the building saw further transformation in the early 2000s when Count Goffredo Manfredi, a noted Italian industrialist, converted it into an elegant, romantic hotel Manfredi Hotels The Sybarite. His wife, Countess Enrica, adds a layer of cultural prestige—she traces her lineage to both Russian royalty and the English Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley Manfredi Hotels The Sybarite. You can still see the family’s motto—"Virtute duce, comite fortuna"—inscribed on the façade The Sybarite Manfredi Hotels. Architectural Elegance & Atmosphere Palazzo Manfredi blends neo-Art Deco design with contemporary flair. Interiors are decorated with original artwork, mid-century chandeliers, art-deco furniture, and luminous parquet floors. Many rooms offer panoramic views directly over the Colosseum Forbes Travel Guide Manfredi Hotels. Guests can unwind in a posh courtyard lounge or take in Roman antiquity from the rooftop terrace, making it a retreat tucked within layers of history Forbes Travel Guide Manfredi Hotels. Accommodations & Dining Rooms: The hotel features 12 rooms, 2 suites, and 7 Grand View Suites—each uniquely styled with luxurious finishes such as oak flooring, exquisite wallpapers, marble bathrooms, and a harmonious mix of art and modern comforts Luxury Lifestyle Magazine Manfredi Hotels Fora. Grand View Suites: These pose as private townhouses offering the best vistas of the Colosseum and Ludus Magnus. Some even include hot tubs and exercise bikes Forbes Travel Guide. Aroma Restaurant: A Michelin-star rooftop gem, led by Chef Giuseppe Di Iorio, specializes in seafood while offering unmatched views of the Colosseum, especially magical at sunset Forbes Travel Guide The Sybarite. The Court: A stylish ground-level lounge and bar serving expertly crafted cocktails with sweeping views of ancient Rome Forbes Travel Guide. Ideal for Romantic & Luxury Getaways Praised for its intimate size, sophisticated design, and scenery-rich offerings, Palazzo Manfredi is celebrated as one of Rome's most romantic hotels—perfect for couples, culture lovers, and luxury travelers