Palazzo Dama vs The First Arte
Both are in Rome, 250 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Prati
Palazzo Dama
- Guest rating
- 8.7 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
- 3 of 5
The short answer
Pick The First Arte
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 250 m apart.
Choose The First Arte if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.7)
- breakfast included
- a newer or recently renovated building (2024 / 2015)
Why is Palazzo Dama better than The First Arte?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2Has an on-site restaurant
- 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is The First Arte better than Palazzo Dama?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.7)+0.3
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2015)+9y
- 47 more listed amenities (26 vs 19)+7
- 5Has a gym
- 6Has 24-hour room service
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Palazzo Dama vs The First Arte: which hotel is better? | Palazzo Dama | The First Arte |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.0 +0.3 |
| Location | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | 8.3 +1.6 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 5.0 +3.5 |
| Public transport | 5.8 +0.5 | 5.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.8 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.0 +0.3 |
| Number of reviews | 69 | 89 +20 |
| Google rating | – | 4.7/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 355 |
| Rank in Rome | top 24% | top 10% +14% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.3 km | 1.0 km −240 m |
| To public transport | 940 m | 1.0 km |
| To the airport | 16 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 270 m | 40 m −230 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 11 | 15 +4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 30 | 26 |
| Floors | 3 | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | 2024 +9y |
| Listed amenities | 19 | 26 +7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Colosseum | 2.7 km | 2.5 km |
| St. Peter's Basilica | 1.9 km | 2.0 km |
| Roman Forum | 2.2 km | 2.0 km |
| Trevi Fountain | 1.3 km | 1.1 km −250 m |
| Archbasilica of St. John Lateran | 3.8 km | 3.6 km |
| Castel Sant'Angelo | 1.0 km | 990 m |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
250 m apart
Palazzo Dama: city centre: 1.3 km, nearest station Tram 3 - Thorwaldsen>Ostiense: 940 m, 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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Palazzo Dama or The First Arte: common questions
Which is better, Palazzo Dama or The First Arte?
The First Arte leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Palazzo Dama is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Palazzo Dama or The First Arte?
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 Arte is closer: 1.0 km from the centre, against 1.3 km for Palazzo Dama.
How far apart are Palazzo Dama and The First Arte?
The two hotels are 250 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