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
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 8.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
Hotel★★★★★Roma I
The First Arte
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
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?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is The First Arte better than Hotel Palazzo Ripetta?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.6)+0.4
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 310 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 vs The First Arte: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Hotel Palazzo RipettaThe First Arte
- 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
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All months
| Month | Hotel Palazzo Ripetta | The First Arte |
|---|---|---|
| December | €532 | €579 |
| January | €564 | €477 |
| February | €841 | €488 |
| March | €595 | €548 |
| April | €898 | €663 |
| May | €1,041 | €809 |
| June | – | €809 |
| July | – | €720 |
| August | €611 | €661 |
| September | – | €789 |
| October | – | €8,091 |
| November | €618 | €579 |
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.
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.
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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.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score