‘We like to mingle with people’: The Italian princess who wants tourists to stay in her palace

Key Points:

• The Ruspoli Bonaparte Residence in Rome offers a unique luxury experience by blending five-star hotel amenities with the exclusivity of a 16th-century Renaissance palazzo still owned by royalty, Princess Giacinta Ruspoli and her mother Princess Maria Pia.
• Guests can stay in one of four lavish suites starting at about $470 per night, with options for butler service, private chefs, and exclusive use of the entire palace for around $4,700 per night.
• The palazzo is rich in history, linked to medieval aristocracy, Vatican connections, and even Napoleon III's upbringing, featuring ornate decor, frescoes, and the famous marble staircase known as one of Rome’s "four wonders."
• The Ruspoli family also offers access to their rural Castello Ruspoli in Cerveteri, a renovated 16th-century hunting estate turned boutique hotel, providing guests with aristocratic retreats in both Rome’s urban center and the tranquil Roman Tuscia countryside.
• Staying at these properties allows visitors to immerse themselves in Italy’s noble heritage, enjoy personalized tours and events, and experience the blend of historical grandeur and modern luxury maintained by the princesses.