--- title: "Hotel Palazzo Ripetta vs The First Arte: which hotel is better?" description: "Hotel Palazzo Ripetta or The First Arte in Rome? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-palazzo-ripetta-rome-vs-the-first-arte-rome/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-11 --- # Hotel Palazzo Ripetta vs The First Arte Both are in Rome, 40 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★★★ · Roma I ## [Hotel Palazzo Ripetta](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-palazzo-ripetta-rome/) - **Guest rating:** 8.6 · Very good - **Location score:** 8.0 - **Score by category:** 1 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1611896/agoda/?lang=en) Hotel · ★★★★★ · Roma I ## [The First Arte](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-first-arte-rome/) - **Guest rating:** 9.0 · Excellent - **Location score:** 8.0 - **Score by category:** 2 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2197481/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Pick The First Arte It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 40 m apart. ### Choose Hotel Palazzo Ripetta if you want - a spa and wellness - a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 69 / 26) ### Choose The First Arte if you want - the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.6) - breakfast included - a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 26 / 69) ### Why is Hotel Palazzo Ripetta better than The First Arte? 1. Has a spa 2. Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h) ### Why is The First Arte better than Hotel Palazzo Ripetta? 1. Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.6) (+0.4) 2. Includes free breakfast 3. 10 more listed amenities (26 vs 16) (+10) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Hotel Palazzo Ripetta | The First Arte | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.0 (+0.4) | | Location | 8.0 | 8.0 | | Facilities | 6.7 | 8.3 (+1.6) | | Spa & wellness | 6.5 (+1.5) | 5.0 | | Public transport | 5.3 | 5.3 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.8 (+0.3) | | Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.0 (+0.4) | | Number of reviews | 71 | 89 (+18) | | Google rating | – | 4.7/5 | | Google reviews | – | 355 | | Rank in Rome | top 30% | top 10% (+20%) | | Location | | Location score | 8.0 | 8.0 | | Distance to Roma I centre | 820 m | 860 m | | To public transport | 1.0 km | 1.0 km | | To the airport | 16 km | 16 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 30 m | 40 m | | Shops within 500 m | 15 | 15 | | Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | | Rooms | 69 | 26 | | Floors | – | 6 | | Newest building or renovation | – | 2024 | | Listed amenities | 16 | 26 (+10) | | Policies | | Check-in from | 14:00 (−1h) | 15:00 | | Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Parking | ✓ | ✓ | | Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ | | Concierge | ✓ | ✓ | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Bar | ✓ | ✓ | | 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ | | Spa | ✓ | – | | Hot tub | ✓ | ✓ | | Massage | ✓ | ✓ | | Gym | ✓ | ✓ | | In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ | | Shuttle | – | ✓ | | Car hire | – | ✓ | | Free breakfast | – | ✓ | | Sauna | – | ✓ | | Terrace | – | ✓ | | Air conditioning | – | ✓ | | Kitchen | – | ✓ | | Balcony | – | ✓ | | Minibar | – | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Nightly price by month Hotel Palazzo RipettaThe First Arte Nov - The First Arte is cheaper in 6 of 8 months - Hotel Palazzo Ripetta: €713 a night on average · The First Arte: €601 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Rome by month](https://stayversus.com/en/italy/rome/prices/) Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book. [The First Arte prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-first-arte-rome/prices/) ## Location 40 m apart Hotel Palazzo Ripetta: city centre: 1.0 km, nearest station Tram 3 - Thorwaldsen>Ostiense: 1.0 km, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA): 16 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. The First Arte: city centre: 1.0 km, nearest station Tram 3 - Thorwaldsen>Ostiense: 1.0 km, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA): 16 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. [Top-rated of 121 hotels near Spanish Steps](https://stayversus.com/en/italy/rome/area/spanish-steps/) ## Weather in Rome [Rome weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/italy/lazio/rome/weather) ## Hotel Palazzo Ripetta or The First Arte: common questions ### Which is better, Hotel Palazzo Ripetta or The First Arte? The First Arte leads in 2 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities. Hotel Palazzo Ripetta is stronger in spa & wellness. ### Which is cheaper, Hotel Palazzo Ripetta or The First Arte? Over the year The First Arte costs about €601 a night on average against €713 at Hotel Palazzo Ripetta, and it is cheaper in 6 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### How far apart are Hotel Palazzo Ripetta and The First Arte? The two hotels are 40 m apart in a straight line. ## Compare now Updated 6 Oct 2026. 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