Giardini Penelope Resort e Spa

It’s hard to characterise Giardini Penelope as it is part hotel, part day spa, and part Air BnB - so it has many different strengths and a few frustrations. Firstly, the space itself is gorgeous. The ivy covered villa is stunning and the interiors are stylish but functional and a treat to look at. The rooms are tastefully done, with good space - especially the bathroom. The copper fittings and luxury wallpapers are really special. Comfortable bed and Nespresso machine is also really appreciated. The outdoor pool area is vast. There is a large warm pool and two smaller cold pools all done in an Etruscan style - and they’re really lovely. Perfect for tired muscles. You share the pools with day spa visitors and they close at 6.30pm. The property itself feels rural as it’s outside of Ciampino but the train is a five minute walk away and takes you direct to Rome in about 30 minutes. The breakfast is really incredible. It just keeps coming - dish after dish - the most amazing cured meats and cheese, yoghurts, fresh fruits, croissants, breads, eggs and fresh juices. This alone makes the stay worth it. The frustrating things are minor in the overall scheme of things but they are as follows: Parking is free but is in an unsealed field next to the villa - make sure you drop your luggage at the gate before you park. The villa is unattended at night so it can feel a little remote. We were perhaps the only guests on our first night and while that was fine - I wondered if it would feel a little spooky of you were a female traveller on your own. Perhaps an access card for the outside doors at night would make this feel more secure? Also the interior stair lights don’t come on when ascending to your room at night so that would definitely be good to change. Other than that - it’s a beautiful place and so nice to have a haven outside busy Rome.

We stayed for one night before flying home to the UK. we stayed in suite Penelope The room was a good size, the bed was very comfortable. the climate control worked very well, we needed the room heating up because it was a cold day. The bathroom was bright with a good walk in shower. We had lunch at the hotel which was excellent We were leaving early the next morning and a packed breakfast was left in our room the staff are lovely and helpful, all in all a great place to stay We would definitely stay here again

UNICO NEL SUO GENERE, prenotato online una giornata ingresso pool e brunch Piscine meravigliose molto particolari che tu cullano, brunch con prodotti di ottima qualità e ben presentati, personale gentilissimo il tutto in un area immersa in un verde curato nei minimi dettagli. NOI TORNEREMO, VOI ANDATE PERCHE MERITA