Rivera Palace

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2026

Beverly

The rooms are very small and the elevators, even smaller. However, the staff wss extremely helpful and kind. The location is close to many of the main sights that you want to see

Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jun 2026

Alexander

Pros:
- Clean room with distinct Roman charm
- Nice building
- Friendly staff

Cons:
- Hairdryer would overheat and stop working after only a few minutes of using it
- If you're above the 1st floor, the building has a weird layout where you must take an elevator up from ground floor to the first floor, walk past rooms, then get onto a second elevator to reach your floor (it's also slow/small - we found ourselves taking the stairs more than once).
- Despite what Google may say, if you're booking through Expedia, the breakfast is not free or included unless you explicitly include it.
- If you're not keen on walking, this location is a bit further from tourist attractions (expect ~25min to the Trivie fountain, and ~40min to the Colosseum).
- The room I stayed in had stairs in it, ~5 steps leading from the main door/bathroom entrance to the bedroom (might not be a con for you).
- The AC randomly reset higher when we were away
- The bathtub is high, and I say that as a 6'4\" man - I hit my shin on it trying to get out. The bathtub also doesn't have a door, so the bathroom floor gets soaked.
- The shower has a weird design where the cord wraps around the temperature handles and at times will change the temperature on you. Expect random heat blasts followed by random cold bursts when moving around.

Overall, the stay was fine for the duration we had in Rome. Would I say it was worth the price that we paid, likely not - but the problems encountered weren't major or vacation ruining.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Megan

Good location and nice view

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2026

Zach

Everything about our stay was exemplary, except the size of the room. It was very small. Not even enough room to open our large suitcases.

But the staff was extremely helpful with everything needed. Very much enjoyed my stay in Rome.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2026

Luis

The room was too small but when I did more research l, I found out that majority of the rooms in Rome are built this way.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Indranil

We really enjoyed our stay at river palace hotel. Great location. Deluxe room is quite spacious. Staffs are very helpful.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Hazel

Great place to stay. In an interesting area with access to many places of interest.

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

JEREMY R

Location was excellent for us. Close to everything we wanted to walk too. Clean rooms, helpful staff. Had a great stay.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

GITA

Clean rooms and very charming.
Breakfast was the best we had throughout our journey in Italy.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

Kathryn

Beautiful hotel centrally located. Clean. Liked the breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Quoc Bao

Clean room. Courteous staff.

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Tracy

Staff was helpful, room was clean (staining on carpet but overall clean). Bathtub water isn’t very warm but overall nice quiet property with comfortable bed and deiendly staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Thomas

Very clean room, helpful staff!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

rhonda

The River Palace Hotel is a beautiful Hotel right in the heart of old Rome and walking distance to everywhere. The complimentary breakfast is absolutely delicious and the rooms are decorated beautifully with very comfortable beds. Highly recommend and we will be returning when revisiting Rome.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Craig

Great location to explore rome. Just a few minutes walk from the bus or metro. Hotel staff are really friendly amd have recommendations for places to eat. Nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was typical italian and in plentiful supply. Rooms are clean and tidy. Would recommend 👌

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Luba

Everything was beautiful but I did t like that I had to walk down stairs in the middle of the night to go use the bathroom.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Paul

Clean, tidy & well presented hotel. Really friendly staff. Excellent breakfast selection. Perfect location, too.
Highly recommended.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2026

Paula

The breakfast menu was excellent wide selection an American breakfast offered. Air conditioning worked well. We found private pick up service was a racket because the driver doesn’t wait and showed up early. The hotel was rude and scolded us about not calling the hotel . Checking in was not a welcome experience. Other guests told us the driver didn’t wait for them either.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Dennis

Staff very accommodating. Very clean property. Breakfast outstanding. Ideally located viator tours. About 35 minutes north of major attractions, but cabs everywhere. Really enjoyed our stay and will recommend to future travelers.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

rhonda

Fantastic selection of food for breakfast!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2026

David

Breakfast was exceptional. Most staff were very pleasant except for one in the breakfast room. Excellent location for touring Rome.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

azita

Amazing hotel very good location and amazing staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Amanda

Room was clean and cozy & staff was very helpful with last minute changes. Location is perfect & They also offered an airport shuttle. I would definitely return.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

Annette

Breakfast was very good. It included hot eggs as well as delicious cakes. We were able to order cappuccino and specialty coffees.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Jimmy

Breakfast is great add if you’d like to have it early and out the way . Cappuccino every morning was amazing

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Denise

Excellence! Room was amazing with private corner balcony, and city view! Bed so comfortable and spacious private bathroom! Close to all attractions!
The staff were so friendly and helpful especially Giorgio - the hardest working man in the hotel business !
This place was over the top awesome! Make sure you get the private balcony room!!!!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Andrea

Great hotel with clean, spacious rooms. Very close to public transportation.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

MELANIE

We booked this hotel last minute so had to choose the smallest room in the hotel. I was a little concerned but I didn't need to be. The room was definitely very small but it was very nicely decorated, spotlessly clean, and had every amenity we're used to. It was a very cute and comfortable room. The breakfast was excellent and everything we wanted to see was within easy walking distance. I would recommend this hotel to anyone.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2026

Richard

The breakfast menu was very good. A lot of choices to eat. The housekeeping in room can leave a lot to be desired with regard to a couple room attendance. The front desk staff was very nice and helpful. The bar is lovely with many choices. One of the housekeepers our room was rude and didn’t even do a mediocre job.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Tom

The room was clean, spacious and comfortable. Staff were amiable and helpful. This hotel is in a nice location with the Trevi Fountain and Pantheon well within walking distance. The metro is steps away providing quick and easy access to other sites.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Oren Brandon

Great location and friendly staff!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Oren Brandon

The staff was friendly and helpful - and exceeded our expectations. Every morning on our way out, a friendly staff member gave us recommendations and helped us come up with a daily itinerary for the things we wanted to see and do in Rome. I highly recommend this hotel for its location, comfort, and friendly staff!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Rebecca

Location was perfect for us because it was just outside the restricted driving zone with an easy parking garage, yet easy walk to Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain as well as many restaurants, shops, etc. Also the metro station was very close. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was very clean and comfortable with a good size bathroom. Would definitely stay here again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Carrie Anne Garcia or Alfredo

Nice property off the beaten path, but close to all the site seeing places. Staff is very friendly and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

Esterly

Breakfast was excellent

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Victor

We absolutely loved our stay at River Palace Hotel! The location was fantastic. Perfectly situated for exploring the city, and the property itself was charming, clean, and well maintained. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay, and the transportation arrangements went smoothly, which made everything even more convenient.

The complimentary breakfast was also a highlight! Plenty of great options to start the day.

As a family of six traveling with a little one, we did find the room a bit tight, with limited space to open our suitcases. In hindsight, a larger property might have been more comfortable for our group. That said, this hotel would be absolutely perfect for a couple. It would have been an ideal stay if it were just my husband and me.

Overall, we highly recommend River Palace Hotel and would definitely consider returning!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Victor

We absolutely loved our stay at River Palace Hotel! The location was fantastic, perfectly situated for exploring the city and the property itself was charming, clean, and well maintained. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay, and the transportation arrangements went smoothly, which made everything even more convenient.

The complimentary breakfast was also a highlight. Plenty of great options to start the day.

As a family of six traveling with a little one, we did find the room a bit tight, with limited space to open our suitcases. In hindsight, a larger property might have been more comfortable for our group. That said, this hotel would be absolutely perfect for a couple. it would have been an ideal stay if it were just my husband and me.

Overall, we highly recommend River Palace Hotel and would definitely consider returning!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Tracy Lorraine de

Perfect hotel location if you don’t want to be too close to the crowds. Great bar area and the breakfast was better than I was expecting for a continental so much choice hot and cold food.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Francis

Great location, wonderful staff.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2026

Thomas

Friendly and helpful front desk.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2026

Stephanie Beryl

I chose this because I didnt want to be in the crowded centre. Everything is accessible and the hotel was quiet for a good night sleep. I had a small single room, perfect for me.
The shops are all around piazza poppolo which is close.
Dont know about pets, I don't have any.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2026

Jayne

Staff were wonderful, hotel was superclean. Great location. Delicious breakfast, definitely a great choice. Really enjoyed it.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2026

Kathleen

The room was spotless, the staff super helpful and always courteous. The breakfast buffet was the best I've had in a long time. Bed comfortable and location superb.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Blanca E

Great service

8/10

Excellent

18 Feb 2026

Marios Antonios George

Polite and helpful staff, well cared for hotel, good breakfast and excellent location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2026

Robert

Fantastic hotel in a great location. Very friendly staff and hotel was very clean everywhere. Room compact but spotless. Nice breakfast choic. Would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2026

Mona

Great value for money

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jan 2026

Justina

Rooms are not soundproofed as advertised, no tea/coffee making facilities had to ask, very limited storage. Triple room bed is just a chaise lounge n very uncomfortable to sleep on. Air con not easy to use. Lighting as in most hotels useless. Plug sockets were a mixture and not many of them. Staff OK but they tend to Italians first.
Overall though really good location, facilities around the area brilliant

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jan 2026

Mark

Tidy inner city hotel with good location.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2025

Brian

We had an amazing stay at the River Palace Hotel! The location was excellent easily accessing all the main Roman sightseeing areas! We walked, ate, and enjoyed the well lit city during the Christmas holidays. The hotel provided an excellent daily breakfast, beautiful accommodations, an amazing Christmas theme, and professional and friendly staff. We recommend this hotel without reservation!!!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2025

Hilary Ann

This was a really lovely stay. The hotel was spotless and all the staff were very attentive and helpful. Would definitely stay again when visiting Rome

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Dec 2025

Christine

Bed was not comfortable. Small rooms.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2025

Patrice

Hotel was beautiful and conveniently located near a metro station which makes it easy to commute to and from the airport and main tourist sites. It also has a lovely bar and seating areas. We will definitely be returning.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2025

Perry Leslie

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was something I looked forward to every morning and was definitely worth the money. It had lots to choose from, again the staff were very attentive and always ready to assist. I'd definitely stay again. Also, we really enjoyed the location, it was very walkable to all of the major sites and had a small grocery store next to it, the whole area felt very safe as well.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2025

Jonas

Great hotel with the Rome feeling. Well located and friendly staff. Lucky parking spaces upfront.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

ANGELA WENDY

Very helpful staff on reception, clean bedroom and bathroom, liked bedroom decoration.
A kettle or coffee maker in the bedroom would have been nice.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2025

Laura Elena

The hotel was fine. The elevators are very small as was my shower. The lights are controlled by room key, so if you remove the key from the slat the lights shut-off - in short you either have the entire room and bathroom lit or are in the dark. Also, there’s no iron or coffee maker.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2025

Hoda

Beautiful design

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2025

Dominic

The room was clean the staff was very nice and helpful. The hotel is located in a great spot near Piazza del Popolo and only a few steps from the Metro which will get you almost anywhere in Rome.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

Michael

Everything was great

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

Michael

Everything was great

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Larry

Lovely

8/10

Excellent

09 Nov 2025

Terence L

Good breakfast.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2025

Danielle

We are repeat customers at River Palace, and for good reason! The property is beautiful. The location is perfect, just a few minutes walk from the metro and lots of dining, shopping, and attractions. The staff is phenomenal, very friendly, attentive to your needs, and they go above and beyond to ensure you have an excellent stay.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Nov 2025

Kojo

All of the above.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Nov 2025

Cheryl

Carpet in room is terribly worn. Space to enter bathroom is very tight. Room is overall very small.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2025

Debbie

Staff was very courteous and helpful and the room was clean but had a very perfumed smell that was too strong

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

Joanne

Very comfortable and clean room and bath.
Excellent city location.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Nov 2025

Kenneth

Room ok but very small. Hard to work as two people. Two few outlets. Bad lighting. Shower and sink issues ...

Leisure

2/10

Poor

29 Oct 2025

susan Y

The overwhelming use of air fresheners gave us horrible headaches and allergy attacks. The air was so perfumed it was unbelievable. Carpets were stained and there was barely enough room to move. The staff were quite professional and helpful, and the location great, but the amenities made it a poor choice. The photos made the room look far better than it was. I never leave bad reviews, but this was over the top.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

27 Oct 2025

Olivia

Hotel very dirty and unclean for guests to stay in. No mattress protector is used which should be standard in any hotel; bloodstains were on our mattress which I took a picture of as well as the very dirty and stained carpet. None of the rooms had any mattress protector under the sheets which meant all bodily fluids of previous guests could just soak into it. I wore shoes in the room as it was so dirty. Took a picture of the stained and unprotected mattress as well as very dirty stained carpet. Very small unclean rooms. Hotel staff showed us more dirty rooms with more stained mattresses and carpet as options to move to. We asked for a refund on our remaining days as we wanted to check out and move to a place that actually felt comfortable to stay in and not a place that felt disgusting to sit in. Although we were on our honeymoon, hotel tried to keep payment for all nights even though we did not complete stay and they were unable to provide a resolution to the cleanliness issue.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2025

Maria

I will repeat for dure

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Alejandro

clean rooms, friendly staff, quiet and walkable to everything

8/10

Excellent

25 Oct 2025

Marc

Shower was exceptionally small

8/10

Excellent

23 Oct 2025

Donna

Didn’t have breakfast. Room was small but very clean. Staff was very helpful. Elevators very small.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

21 Oct 2025

Malgorzata

Rooms are extremely small and carpet is dirty. Staff was nice.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2025

Laurie

The hotel staff was exceptional—professional, welcoming, and very accommodating. Shortly after we booked through Expedia, the hotel reached out to offer transportation services. For a fee, they arranged for a driver to pick us up from the airport and later return us for our departure. It was seamless and well-organized.

Our flight arrived early in the morning, and although check-in wasn't until after 2 PM, the staff welcomed us warmly. We completed the paperwork, dropped off our luggage, and were able to freshen up using the lobby facilities. When we returned later, our bags were already in the room, and all we had to do was pick up the key.

The hotel has a grand, old-world classic charm that makes a strong first impression. We booked a small, standard room—which is exactly what we got. It was clean but a bit worn; the carpet had some stains, the mattress was firm, and the pillows were quite flat. While the room could use some updating, the service and overall experience made up for it.

The location is excellent, with several bars and restaurants just steps away, and only a two/three-minute walk to Piazza del Popolo with plenty of high-end shopping. It’s slightly farther from some other major attractions, but still very manageable. I’d definitely stay here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2025

bill

Great location and very friendly staff. Great courtyard to stop for a drink after sightseeing all day

6/10

Pleasant

14 Oct 2025

Christina

The hotel is a small boutique type hotel in a great location, but it’s tired and could use a massive refresh. The carpet and decor in the rooms is very old and feels unclean.

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2025

Tiffany

My rating would be higher if I did not hear the guest next door to me coughing.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

Albert

A very friendly and clean hotel. This is the 2nd time I have stayed hear and have found it very comfortable and clean.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Leslie

The staff were truly top notch, super helpful, positive and kind. Gave great restaurant recommendations and were helpful with transportation. The room was well appointed and spacious except for the space around the bed. Breakfast was lovely and generous with again great staff. Location was stellar for easy walkability and public transportation. The only downfalls I’d say for the junior duplex, I wasn’t aware it was on the first floor (loud street noise at night/morning) or connected to a quite pretty courtyard on the interior side, but we felt like we could never use it as it was often saturated with smokers/smoke. The room was on the warm side too but the thermostat didn’t seem to work, and we couldn’t open the window often because of smokers right below our balcony. I would definitely come back here if I could get a room on a higher floor. Positives far outweighed the negatives

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Benjamin

My wife and I had an excellent stay at River Palace Hotel! The room was so quaint and lended itself well to the city’s atmosphere. The service was fantastic, the room was clean and linens were changed daily! The breakfast was delicious and had many options. The hotel is just a short walk away from a host of dinner options. Be careful, the minibar items are quite expensive!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Thomas

The hotel is beautiful, the breakfast was excellent, the roof top bar had fantastic views. The room was clean. The pool was very nice, although I did not go in. I really enjoyed the stay here.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Oct 2025

Jeff

Very pleased with stay

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2025

Estella

Great drinks! We had Lemmon cello , cosmopolitan and beers! Great mix

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Oct 2025

Louis

Welcoming staff , decent room, unfortunately the carpet was in need of renewing. We had to request for our deposit of €100 to be refunded three days later. Reservations were very helpful with reserving local restaurants ( St Ana Ristorante was very pleasant).
The highlight at the River Palace was the bar and its talented barman.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2025

Graham

So, we stayed here in 2019 and the experience was better then than this time around. There have been changes to certain things, such as breakfast which wasn't as good, although good nonetheless. The consumables were somewhat disappointing as shower gel and shampoo was of a much cheaper grade. You have to book early to get a decent size room and bathroom, otherwise be prepared to be disappointed. We had a lovely room in 2019 but this time around we asked to be moved, and although the bedroom was bigger the bathroom was rediculous small for adults. Would we stay again, yes, but this time we'll book earlier. The staff are lovely and very helpful.

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2025

Stephen Edward

We enjoyed pretty much everything about the hotel - the decor, cleanliness, and the staff were all lovely and really helpful.
The only gripe was the shower drained painfully slowly.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2025

Elizabeth

This hotel was excellent. The only area for improvement was that the TV in our room wasn’t working properly (it kept on cutting out).

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

SIMON ANDREW

Very helpful staff, good breakfast, clean rooms. Nice lounge and bar area. Very good location being close to the Metro for getting to the main sights. Only criticism is the lifts - one ground to first, second down a corridor first to upper levels. Lifts are tiny for the number of residents and it's a problem when staff are trying to use the same lifts - gave up waiting and walked down four levels.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

Susan Lavinia

Brilliant, fantastic hotel
Rooms are slightly smaller than the photos suggest, otherwise brill👍👍😊

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2025

Carolyn

It's a lovely hotel in a very good location, just minutes away from Piazza Popolo in Rome. And also very close to the metro station.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2025

Brenda

Great Value…

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2025

Diana

The staff were excellent and the room was very clean. Would highly recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2025

giuseppe

Loved the location, and very friendly, helpful staff. Lots of amazing restaurants nearby in the piazza. We walked everywhere from this location. We took a cab to the colosseum and walked back which was an easy walk. Very good place and location. Bonus is that this place has an elevator which is nice for bringing your luggage up and down

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2025

Vincenzo

Very attentive staff

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2025

Jack

Overall everything was excellent, one small gripe, as i had a single room the shower was very confined. A tall person might have found it very difficult

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2025

ROBERT

The rooms are very spacious

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2025

Rhonda D

The front desk reps and housekeeping were excellent.

Leisure Partner