Hotel Palazzo Ripetta vs The First Dolce
Both are in Rome, 210 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
- 3 of 6
Hotel★★★★★Roma I
The First Dolce
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
The short answer
Pick Hotel Palazzo Ripetta
It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 210 m apart.
Choose Hotel Palazzo Ripetta if you want
- a spa and wellness
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose The First Dolce if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Hotel Palazzo Ripetta better than The First Dolce?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Offers an airport transfer
- 3Has a gym
- 4Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is The First Dolce better than Hotel Palazzo Ripetta?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.6)+0.7
- 2Allows pets
- 35 more listed amenities (21 vs 16)+5
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Palazzo Ripetta vs The First Dolce: which hotel is better? | Hotel Palazzo Ripetta | The First Dolce |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.3 +0.7 |
| Location | 8.0 | 7.9 |
| Facilities | 6.7 +1.7 | 5.0 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 6.5 +6.5 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 5.3 +0.5 | 4.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 9.0 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.3 +0.7 |
| Number of reviews | 71 +11 | 60 |
| Google rating | – | 4.9/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 220 |
| Rank in Rome | top 29% | top 3% +26% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.0 | 7.9 |
| Distance to Roma I centre | 820 m | 610 m −210 m |
| To public transport | 1.0 km −90 m | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 16 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 69 | 23 |
| Floors | – | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2019 |
| Listed amenities | 16 | 21 +5 |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
210 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 Dolce: city centre: 830 m, nearest station Tram 3 - Thorwaldsen>Ostiense: 1.1 km, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA): 15 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Hotel Palazzo Ripetta or The First Dolce: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Palazzo Ripetta or The First Dolce?
Hotel Palazzo Ripetta leads in 3 of 6 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness, public transport. The First Dolce is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Palazzo Ripetta or The First Dolce?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The First Dolce is closer: 610 m from the centre, against 820 m for Hotel Palazzo Ripetta.
How far apart are Hotel Palazzo Ripetta and The First Dolce?
The two hotels are 210 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