Hotel, Roma Antica
Contemporary urban luxury in a historic shell. Moody, sophisticated interiors — earth tones and Fornasetti patterned wallpaper against Carrara marble and dark hardwood. The lobby hums with energy; the rooftop is the social focal point. Feels polished and modern rather than grandly classical.
Book a Panoramic Room with Terrace as early as possible — there are limited numbers and they sell out fast
Why It Matters
Two things make this hotel genuinely singular: the 8th-floor Modius on the Roof rooftop terrace bar with near 360-degree views of Rome's skyline, and the on-site archaeological exhibit in the basement — a preserved fragment of the Porticus Minucia, an Imperial Roman wall uncovered during construction in 2020, accompanied by a 3D multimedia reconstruction. Location-wise it's hard to beat, sitting at the precise crossroads of Rome's greatest hits.
Opened in April 2024 inside the carefully restored Palazzo Lares Permarini, the Radisson Collection Roma Antica sits on a busy stretch of Via delle Botteghe Oscure, roughly equidistant between Piazza Venezia and the Largo Argentina cat sanctuary ruins. The building hides 84 rooms across 8 floors — all done in dark wooden floors, Fornasetti wallpaper, and gleaming Carrara marble bathrooms — plus a rooftop cocktail bar with some of the best over-the-rooftops views in Rome. In the basement, a genuine fragment of the Imperial-era Porticus Minucia wall sits behind glass with a 3D multimedia reconstruction. The location is genuinely excellent for walkers: the Pantheon is about 6 minutes on foot, the Roman Forum a similar distance in the other direction.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Collection Room
The entry point into the hotel, and honestly more liveable than the square footage suggests. At around 16sqm these are compact — anyone with oversized luggage will feel it — but the dark hardwood floors, Fornasetti wallpaper, and Carrara marble shower-bath make them feel considered rather than cramped. Street-facing versions get better natural light than the courtyard alternative. Lavazza coffee machine, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, and flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
16 sqmCollection Room with Courtyard View
Slightly different outlook onto the internal courtyard rather than the street. A touch larger than the standard Collection Room but the courtyard view can feel darker — air conditioning vents are visible. If you're booking this category, request an upper floor for a better perspective. Same finishes: Fornasetti wallpaper, Carrara marble bathroom, Lavazza machine.
Collection Superior Room
A step up in size and finish from the entry-level rooms. Maintains the same design language — dark wood, earth tones, Fornasetti wallpaper, marble bathrooms — but with more breathing room. Some rooms in this and adjacent categories include a balcony.
King or TwinFriends & Family Stay Room
The hotel's largest room category, at 80sqm and configured to sleep up to six adults. A proper option for groups or families who don't want to split across multiple rooms. Maintains the same upscale material palette as the rest of the hotel.
80 sqmJunior Suite with Terrace and City View
The hotel's junior suite configuration includes a private terrace with city views. Equipped with minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, and soundproofing — the standard suite package at this property with a notch more space and luxury touches.
Panoramic Room with Terrace
The rooms everyone wants. At around 25sqm the interior isn't huge, but they come with private outdoor terrace space and views across the city. Book as early as you possibly can — there are limited numbers and they go fast. Guests who've had these rooms consistently report not wanting to leave. Same elegant materials throughout: marble, dark hardwood, Fornasetti accents.
25 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Throughout the day, the hotel keeps the lobby stocked with complimentary coffee, tea, water, and biscuits — a simple touch that guests regularly single out in reviews.
The hotel's most distinctive on-site experience. In the basement, a preserved fragment of the ancient perimeter wall of the Porticus Minucia — an Imperial Roman structure — sits behind glass, uncovered during construction in 2020. A multimedia video presents a 3D reconstruction of the full monument in its original context. Overseen by the Rome Superintendence of Archaeology during excavation. Free for hotel guests to visit; ask reception for access.
The hotel's signature social ritual. Head to the 8th-floor wrap-around terrace from 3:00pm for Aperol Spritzes, Italian wine, small plates and cocktails against a backdrop of Rome's skyline — the Pantheon to the left, the Altare della Patria to the right. Still relatively crowd-free compared to Rome's more famous rooftops.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Breakfast room service available Mon–Fri 7:00–11:00am, weekends/holidays 8:00am–12:00pm.
Online check-in available. Early check-in subject to availability.
Available throughout the day in the lobby — a small but well-appreciated touch frequently mentioned in guest reviews.
8th-floor wrap-around terrace with panoramic views of the Rome skyline. Home to the Modius on the Roof cocktail bar.
Cats, dogs, and service animals welcome in all rooms. Specialized pet bedding, food and water bowls provided. Maximum 2 pets per room. No veterinary certificate required. €50 fee per stay.
Verified sustainable on Hotel Sustainability Basics programme.
No parking available at the property. Guests arriving by car must use public car parks in the area.
Fully equipped with the latest Technogym cardio and strength equipment, situated in the basement above the archaeological ruins.
Available for guests and bookable in advance at reception.
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