16th Century villa near Rome

16th Century Villa 20 Minutes From Rome

A beautiful luxury villa hotel, with park and garden.

It is located on top of the hills of Frascati, a short distance from Rome - surrounded by a 15,000 square meter park.

Spectacular panoramas of Rome can be enjoyed from the Villa and its gardens!

The old park, the frescoed rooms and the Acquaviva restaurant are the ideal location for elegant wedding receptions, gala dinners, private parties and special occasions, all accurately arranged in order to give you an unique and unforgettable experience.

This Villa was built in 1580 by Cardinal Antonio Carafa. It is rich in artworks by Masters of 16th and 17th century like Ciampell, Carracci and Pannini.

The Villa is also a prestigious Relais & Chateaux Hotel with 62 rooms in total, 13 of which in the main Villa and the rest are located in two cottages in front of it. The old Paggeria and Limonaia, restored from buildings dating back to the XVIII century, are located in the secular park and connected to the Villa through two underground corridors. Furnished in an elegant and sober style, some rooms overlook the secular park and others Rome, Frascati and the Hill of Tuscolo.

The Acquaviva Restaurant, facing an enchanting hanging garden with a view over Rome, offers its guests sophisticated dishes of the Mediterranean cuisine. The four rooms can accommodate up to 220 people and hold refined wedding receptions, gala dinners, private parties and special occasions, all accurately arranged in order to make them a unique and unforgettable experience.

The interior halls are decorated with precious antique furniture from the period of Louis XVI, providing an unequaled level of comfort and elegance. The most precious jewel is the gallery frescoed by G.P. Pannini in 1736, the only surviving work bearing the signature of the famous painter which could also used for blessings. The Villa is used as natural set for exclusive photo-shoots.

This Villa is also pleased to offer to the bride and groom their first magic night as newly-weds.

Reception Halls Capacity is max 220 pax in total.

  • Sala Acquaviva : up to 80 pax
  • Sala Giardino : up to 55 pax
  • Saletta Giardino: up to 25 pax
  • Sala Caracci: up to 60 pax

Reception times:

  • Lunch : from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Dinner : from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.

The Villa offers also the possibility to have an outdoor reception in the garden : additional Euro 15 per person on top of the price of the menu.

Music is very welcome but only until 1 a.m.

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