The Palace of Your Dreams

Exclusively located at the top of the Spanish Steps (entrances both on Piazza Trinità dei Monti and Vicolo del Bottino), Il Palazzetto and the International Wine Academy of Roma were created by Roberto E. Wirth, owner and general manager of the nearby Hotel Hassler, and share one of the most spectacular hideaways in the very heart of Rome. The very same area where the spectacular banquets of Lucullus once took place.

Built in the 1500s, Il Palazzetto was for many years the retreat of a noble Roman family that preferred to reside here instead of at their historical palace in Piazza Mignanelli, due to the uniqueness and prestige of the building, an architectural jewel or rare beauty and historical value.

In 1999, Roberto E. Wirth , owner and General Manager of the Hotel Hassler, acquired Il Palazzetto with the intention of expanding the brand name of the historical hotel located two steps away at Piazza Trinita dei Monti. Roberto Wirth decided to unite his hospitality skills with his love for good wine, and with a group of friends established Il Palazzetto and the International Wine Academy as a meeting place for wine lovers, similar to a club, of which he remains president.

Il Palazzetto includes Il Palazzetto Restaurant & Wine Bar , four boutique hotel rooms and the 4th and 5th floor Terraces serving lunch and dinner (weather permitting) and cocktails in the evening.

The International Wine Academy of Roma (ground floor) continues to operate under the leadership of President Roberto Wirth and Director Ian D'Agata, a well-known wine expert in Italy, with over twenty-five years experience and author of many guides and articles on wine.