Palazzo Ripetta | Relais & Châteaux

What Palazzo Ripetta | Relais & Châteaux does

Palazzo Ripetta is a privately held, five-star luxury hotel operated by Residenza di Ripetta Srl under the Ginobbi family at Via di Ripetta 231 in Rome's centro storico, approximately 220 meters from Piazza del Popolo. The property is housed in a 17th-century former convent (founded 1672 by Pope Innocent XI), transformed into a hotel in 1990 by architect Luigi Moretti and elevated to five-star status in 2022 following a renovation by designer Fausta Gaetani. It offers 78 guestrooms and suites across multiple categories (Deluxe, Prestige, Family, Junior Suite, Romantic Junior Suite, Prestige Suite, Charme Suite with Hydropool, Loft Suite, Suite Wellness, Luxury Apartment), four F&B outlets (San Baylon gourmet restaurant, Etere rooftop bar, Baylon Cocktail Bar & Bistrot, Piazzetta Ripetta secret garden), and five event spaces including a deconsecrated 18th-century church.

The business model is a multi-revenue-stream hospitality operation: accommodation (rooms and suites), dining (covers, cocktails, private dining), events and meetings (venue rentals, catering, event planning for up to 110 guests), and referral revenue from the sister property Torre Sponda in Positano. Distribution is direct via the Blastness-powered website, phone, and email, complemented by GDS coverage (Amadeus, Sabre, Apollo/Galileo, Worldspan) and OTAs (Google Hotel Ads, TripAdvisor), with restaurant reservations routed through TheFork and OpenTable. The hotel is a member of the Relais & Châteaux association and is featured on Condé Nast, Michelin Guide, Forbes Travel Guide, and Visa Luxury Hotel Collection.

Customer segments include luxury leisure travelers (primary), families seeking interconnecting accommodations, and event/wedding planners. Sustainability infrastructure — a Building Management System, 100% LED lighting, and Italian-sourced materials — supports Green Key, UNESCO Sustainable Tourism Pledge, ISO 50001, and UNI/PdR 125 certifications that underpin a "conscious luxury" positioning. Leadership includes President Giacomo Crisci, Executive Chef Christian Spalvieri, Data Protection Officer Massimo Bruno, and Personnel Manager Eva Damico. The company has no disclosed external funding, no mobile app, and no disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Palazzo Ripetta | Relais & Châteaux

Legal name

Residenza di Ripetta Srl

Website

https://palazzoripetta.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Palazzo Ripetta is a privately held, five-star Relais & Châteaux luxury hotel in central Rome with 78 rooms, four dining venues, and five event spaces, serving affluent leisure travelers, families, and event clients under Ginobbi family ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hotel Accommodation

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban Luxury Hotels (City Luxury) (THAGACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heritage & Palace Luxury Hotels (THAGACAF), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH)

Keywords

• Luxury hotel accommodations
• Fine dining restaurants
• Wedding and event venues
• Boutique hospitality services
• Concierge guest experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome, Latium

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Accommodation: Room and suite rentals across 78 guestrooms including various categories from Deluxe rooms to Luxury Apartments. Revenue from overnight stays with rates varying by season and room type.
2. Dining: On-site food and beverage operations including San Baylon gourmet restaurant (Executive Chef Christian Spalvieri), Etere rooftop bar, Baylon Cocktail Bar & Bistrot, and Piazzetta Ripetta in the secret garden. Revenue from covers, menus, cocktails, and private dining.
3. Events and Meetings: Five dedicated event spaces including an 18th century church (Salone Bernini), Chiostro, Moretti room, Dorotea, and Privé Meeting. Venue rentals for weddings, corporate events, conferences hosting up to 110 guests. Revenue from space rentals, catering packages, and event planning services.
4. Sister Property Referrals (Torre Sponda): Referrals to related property Torre Sponda in Positano, an exclusive residence overlooking the sea built around a 13th-century tower, reflecting shared hospitality values.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Palazzo Ripetta is a five-star luxury hotel in central Rome offering 78 guestrooms and suites across multiple categories (Deluxe to Luxury Apartment). The property operates four on-site dining venues (San Baylon gourmet restaurant, Etere rooftop bar, Baylon Cocktail Bar & Bistrot, and Piazzetta Ripetta secret garden), five event spaces including a deconsecrated 18th century church for weddings and corporate events, curated guest experiences, and affiliated accommodations at sister property Torre Sponda in Positano.

Product overview

Palazzo Ripetta is a Relais & Châteaux luxury hotel in Rome offering 78 rooms and suites across multiple accommodation tiers, from Deluxe rooms to premium suites including specialized options like the Charme Suite with Hydropool and Suite Wellness. The property features multiple dining outlets including San Baylon gourmet restaurant, Etere Rooftop bar, Baylon Cocktail Bar & Bistrot, and Piazzetta Ripetta in the secret garden. The hotel provides extensive event venues (Bernini, Chiostro, Moretti, Dorotea, Privé Meeting, and rooftop spaces) and curated guest experiences spanning Family, Romantic Rome, Food & Wine, Art journey, and Wellness categories. The property is affiliated with Torre Sponda in Positano as a sister property.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• San Baylon Restaurant: Gourmet restaurant by Executive Chef Christian Spalvieri featuring healthy Italian cuisine with 'no sense of sin' philosophy.
• Etere Rooftop
• Baylon Cocktail Bar & Bistrot
• Piazzetta Ripetta
• Torre Sponda

Products and services

• Deluxe Rooms Luxury accommodation rooms offering elegant furnishings and premium amenities for guests seeking comfortable lodging in central Rome.
• Prestige Rooms Enhanced accommodation option with superior amenities and expanded views or space compared to standard Deluxe rooms.
• Family Rooms Spacious accommodations designed for families, featuring larger living areas and configurations suitable for children with interconnecting options.
• Junior Suite Refined suite offering additional living space and enhanced amenities for guests requiring more space and luxury.
• Romantic Junior Suite Intimate suite designed for couples, featuring romantic ambiance and special amenities for romantic getaways in Rome.
• Prestige Suite Premium suite accommodation with superior square footage, sophisticated décor, and exclusive amenities.
• Charme Suite with Hydropool Luxury suite featuring an in-room hydropool for relaxation and rejuvenation experiences.
• Loft Suite Contemporary-styled suite with loft-inspired design, offering open-plan living and modern aesthetics.
• Suite Wellness Suite equipped with wellness-focused amenities including spa facilities and relaxation features.
• Luxury Apartment Fully-equipped apartment-style accommodation offering extended-stay comfort with hotel services.
• San Baylon Restaurant Gourmet restaurant by Executive Chef Christian Spalvieri offering healthy Italian cuisine with a 'no sense of sin' philosophy using fresh Italian ingredients.
• Etere Rooftop Bar Rooftop bar offering Mediterranean atmosphere and panoramic views for warm Roman evenings with cocktails and al fresco dining. Featured in the Pecora Nera Gourmet Terraces Guide 2026/2027.
• Baylon Cocktail Bar & Bistrot Cocktail bar offering Roman reinterpretations of classic cocktails by expert mixologists along with casual bistrot fare.
• Piazzetta Ripetta Secret garden courtyard setting in the heart of the palazzo offering outdoor dining of Italian favorites in a tranquil Roman atmosphere.
• Meeting & Event Spaces Five dedicated event venues for weddings, corporate events, conferences, and social celebrations hosting up to 110 guests, including Salone Bernini (18th century church), Chiostro (cloister), Moretti room, Dorotea, and Privé Meeting.
• Torre Sponda (Sister Property) Exclusive seaside residence in Positano on the Amalfi Coast built around a 13th-century tower with private villas, beach access, panoramic pool, and personalized services, sharing the same hospitality philosophy as Palazzo Ripetta.

Quantifiable outcome

• Events for up to 110 guests across five unique spaces
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Relais & ChâteauxcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPalazzo Ripetta is an active member of Relais & Châteaux, a global association of individually owned and operated luxury hotels and restaurants. This membership provides global marketing exposure, quality standards framework, and association with the world's finest independent hospitality properties. The hotel displays Relais & Châteaux branding and is featured on their international website with direct booking capability.
• Torre SpondacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTorre Sponda is an exclusive beachfront residence in Positano, built around a 13th-century tower with Mediterranean gardens. It shares ownership and hospitality philosophy with Palazzo Ripetta under the same family vision. The properties cross-promote and offer combined itineraries reflecting shared values of guest attention, historical respect, and authentic Italian hospitality.
• BlastnesscoreTechnology or IntegrationBlastness provides the hotel's booking engine technology (blastnessbooking.com) powering direct website reservations, availability management, and booking tracking. Also provides Google Hotel Ads and TripAdvisor tracking cookies for attribution.
• TheForkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTheFork widget enables restaurant reservations for San Baylon restaurant, providing an additional channel for diners to book tables.
• OpenTableminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOpenTable integration for restaurant reservations at San Baylon and Cocktail Bar, providing global diner access to booking capabilities.
• Visa Luxury Hotel CollectionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured in Visa Luxury Hotel Collection, providing visibility to premium cardholders seeking luxury accommodation benefits.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• J.K. Place Roma: Italian boutique luxury hotel brand with a Rome property offering contemporary design and personalized service. Comparable as a design-forward luxury option competing for similar affluent leisure travelers.
• Hotel Hassler Roma: Family-owned luxury hotel atop the Spanish Steps with Michelin-starred dining and panoramic views. Comparable as an independent 5-star heritage luxury property with strong F&B and event credentials in central Rome.
• Hotel de la Ville (Rocco Forte Hotels): Rocco Forte's flagship Rome property atop the Spanish Steps, offering 5-star luxury with multiple F&B outlets and event spaces. Closest like-for-like competitor in scale, mix of services, and luxury positioning.
• Hotel de Russie (Rocco Forte Hotels): Five-star luxury hotel in central Rome operated by Rocco Forte Hotels, located between Piazza del Popolo and Spanish Steps. Directly competes with Palazzo Ripetta for luxury leisure and corporate travelers in the same centro storico micro-market.
• Portrait Roma (Lungarno Collection): Boutique luxury property by Lungarno Collection (Ferragamo family) on Via Condotti, near Piazza del Popolo. Direct competitor for design-conscious affluent travelers seeking intimate Rome stays.
• Le Sirenuse (Positano): Family-owned Relais & Châteaux luxury hotel on the Amalfi Coast in Positano. Comparable as a heritage Italian luxury property under the same Relais & Châteaux umbrella with strong F&B and event positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Belmond Hotel Cipriani (Venice): Iconic luxury heritage hotel in Venice operated by Belmond (LVMH). Comparable as a Relais & Châteaux-adjacent Italian heritage luxury property with strong F&B and event verticals, though at larger scale.
• The St. Regis Rome: Iconic luxury hotel in central Rome operated under Marriott's St. Regis brand, with extensive meeting/event space and fine-dining venues. Comparable in 5-star positioning and event business but operated by a global chain with loyalty infrastructure.
• Villa San Michele (Belmond, Fiesole): Belmond-managed 5-star luxury heritage hotel in a former 15th-century monastery near Florence. Comparable as a high-end heritage Italian luxury property with sustainability credentials and curated experiences.

Regional players

• Hotel Santa Caterina (Amalfi): Family-owned 5-star luxury hotel on the Amalfi Coast with strong F&B and event credentials. Comparable in family ownership, Italian heritage positioning, and luxury leisure segment, though serving a different Italian micro-market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/palazzoripetta
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/palazzo-ripetta
• Instagraminstagram.com/palazzoripettarome

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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