Palazzo Costa

Palazzo Costa is located in the center of Rome, walking distance to the Pantheon, Campo di Fiori, and Piazza Navona, just a few of the incredible sights of Rome. The local neighborhood, within the Jewish quarter, offers a wide variety of shops, restaurants and art galleries. The conveniences of the city are just steps away.

The building itself sits nestled in the corner of the piazza and it’s façade has an ornate stone cornice framing the door making your first impression one of intrigue. The entrance gives onto a marble staircase that leads to the first floor or “Piano Nobile.” The Piano Nobile is the floor that was used for entertainment by Noble families that needed a space to demonstrate their influence and make an impression on members of society.

Impress is the correct word! Spacious and luxurious, each room has either an original frescoed or gilded ceiling from the late Renaissance to early Baroque period, executed by some of the most important artists of the Eternal City.

Once inside the entryway of the home, you instantly feel transported back in time as well as warmed by the quantity of natural light in the rooms. The apartment has been completely renovated with the highest standards to retain all of its historical characteristics but integrated with state-of-the-art comforts. There is a mix of modern and antique, neither of which is overwhelming, but cohesive and inviting.

The vast living room is particularly striking as it is decorated with a ceiling fresco that illustrates the Allegories of the Months and the Seasons, a masterpiece by the Zuccari brothers. It’s towering windows overlook Piazza Mattei and its iconic Turtle Fountain centerpiece. In contrast, the modern artwork and chic Italian designed furniture bring this home into the present.

Off of the entrance, at the beginning of the hallway, is another unique room, the Billiard room. Under a ceiling fresco by Cavalier d’Arpino guests play billiards and may relax in a plush seating area.

Further along the hall is the kitchen which has been renewed this year and although not an eat in kitchen for large groups, it is spacious enough for meal preparation and has a round table sufficient for 4-6 persons. Otherwise, the living room also has a large dining table suited for larger groups.

On the main level there are also three bedrooms. All have 200x200cm super king beds and beautiful views, whether overlooking the square, or the majestic interior courtyard. The first is a large double with it’s own sauna, detached bathroom, sitting area, and table useful for breakfast in room, or as a work area. It overlooks the charming piazza below. The second bedroom is the Master which also has a table and a single sofa which can serve as an extra bed. This room has a large en suite bathroom with wash basin, tub and large sink. It too has two large windows giving on to the square. The third downstairs bedroom has it’s own ensuite bath which has a unique sliding wall that exposes the shower or WC. It overlooks the ornate courtyard and has an esquisite fresco with puttini.

The mezzanine level is up one flight of stairs and there you will find the last two bedrooms. The first is a double with its own ensuite bathroom with a large walk-in shower as well as a inviting freestanding tub. Once again the bed is king 180x200cm. As this bedroom
is on the split level, the vaulted gilded ceilings are lower and a marvel to see.

On the landing, a large bathroom serves as a second option for the master bedroom or for the last bedroom which has a king bed 180x200cm with the possibilty to become two twin beds 90x200cm.

The apartment has air conditioning in all of the rooms, complimentary Wi-Fi internet access and SKY TV in multiple languages.