Albergo del Sole al Pantheon
Rome, Italy.
It may not be the oldest building offering accommodation in the city, but Albergo del Sole al Pantheon still holds the honour of being Rome’s oldest de facto hotel.
Dating back to 1467, this remarkable property began life as the Locanda del Montone inn. Situated in an enviable position opposite the Pantheon itself, it is no surprise that it has been attracting discerning travellers for centuries.
Famous former guests include the 16th century Italian poet Ludovico Ariosto, King Frederick III in 1469, and 20th century literary icons such as Simone de Beauvoir and Jean Paul Sartre. Indeed, given the heritage of the place, it is likely that many more great names from the past sojourned at the Albergo del Sole. Alas, no written record seemingly remains.
As befitting a building of such age, the scale of the accommodation is modest – with only 25 guest rooms this is certainly one of the more intimate hotels in Rome.
See the Historic Hotels in Rome index
Dating back to 1467, this remarkable property began life as the Locanda del Montone inn. Situated in an enviable position opposite the Pantheon itself, it is no surprise that it has been attracting discerning travellers for centuries.
Famous former guests include the 16th century Italian poet Ludovico Ariosto, King Frederick III in 1469, and 20th century literary icons such as Simone de Beauvoir and Jean Paul Sartre. Indeed, given the heritage of the place, it is likely that many more great names from the past sojourned at the Albergo del Sole. Alas, no written record seemingly remains.
As befitting a building of such age, the scale of the accommodation is modest – with only 25 guest rooms this is certainly one of the more intimate hotels in Rome.
See the Historic Hotels in Rome index
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