THE FIRST DOLCE - PREFERRED HOTELS & RESORTS, Rome – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Accommodation Options
The First Dolce offers 23 suites and guest rooms in a 19th-century building designed by architect Giuseppe Valadier. Rooms feature Saint Laurent marble bathrooms with walk-in rain showers, some with hydrotherapy bathtubs and steam cabins. Options include Prestige Rooms (25 sqm), Studio Rooms (27 sqm with courtyard views), Duplex Dolce rooms (36 sqm with separate living areas), and Suite View rooms (48 sqm with Technogym equipment). All rooms include high-speed Wi-Fi, smart TVs, Nespresso machines, and USB charging ports.
Dining Experiences
VELO restaurant serves an all-day menu from 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM. Breakfast includes artisan yogurts, fresh breads, pastries, and juices. The hotel offers cooking classes with local chefs focusing on traditional Roman dishes. Private dining available through room service with wine and champagne selections.
Location & Access
Located on Via del Corso, 10 minutes walk from Spanish Steps. Walking distance to Trevi Fountain (5 minutes), Piazza del Popolo (5 minutes), and Piazza Venezia (5 minutes). Vatican City is 2 km away. Complimentary shuttle service operates to sister property The First Arte. Valet parking available from €55 per night.
Guest Services
24-hour multi-language host assistance for museum bookings, restaurant reservations, and shopping recommendations. Personal shopping consultant available. Electric vehicle rentals offered. Baby amenities include cribs, bottle warmers, and childcare staff. Small pets up to 6kg welcome with dog sitter service. Shoe shining and laundry services provided.
Experiences & Activities
Private Vatican early morning tours before public hours. Guided walking tours of Trevi Fountain and Roman squares. Gladiator school training sessions with authentic weapons. Vespa and golf cart city tours. Food and wine tasting tours through Jewish Ghetto. Villa d'Este and Villa Adriana day trips available. Custom art gallery visits to Villa Borghese collection.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Car park
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor