The Hotel De’ Ricci Rome revolves around wine: every room has its own wine fridge and the hotel has a cellar. It is a 4-star hotel on Via della Barchetta, about 5 minutes’ walk from Campo de’ Fiori, designed for anyone who wants to explore the historic centre on foot.
Location and getting around
Via della Barchetta 14 is between Campo de’ Fiori and the Tiber. From here, Piazza Navona and the Pantheon are about 10 minutes’ walk away, as is the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, across the river.
Castel Sant’Angelo is about 15 minutes away and St Peter’s Square about 20, so you can also walk to the Vatican. The Trevi Fountain is about 20 minutes away. Termini station, about 2.8 km away, is easier to reach by taxi or public transport.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have designer wallpaper, a sitting area, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The bathrooms are private, with a glass-screen shower. Some have their own terrace.
- A wine fridge in every room and a hotel cellar.
- A continental breakfast.
- A bar where, according to the property, a complimentary drink with nibbles is served in the afternoon.
- 24-hour reception and free Wi-Fi.
Who it suits
- Wine lovers who want it to be part of the trip.
- Couples planning to walk around Navona, the Pantheon and Trastevere.
- If you want to reach the Vatican without taking transport.
Good to know
You can check in from 15:00 and stay in the room until 12:00. At registration they ask for photo ID and a credit card. If you want a room with a terrace, ask for it specifically, because not all of them have one. More places to stay in the centre in Rome.