LA RESIDENZA NAPOLEONE III

One of Rome’s best kept secrets and one of the most luxurious and unique places to stay in the city. Named after Emperor  Napoleon III who lived  at La Residenza in 1830 with his mother, Hortense Beauharnais, former Queen of Holland. 

It is situated in the 16th century Palazzo Ruspoli, on Rome’s legendary via Condotti. La Residenza was renovated by the Ruspoli family who continue to reside within the Palazzo walls. 

Princess Letizia Ruspoli’s  idea of converting a section of her home into such a private accommodation came to be, many years ago, when she met a Maharaja who was renovating one of his palaces into a luxury hotel. She managed in three years to restore the apartment to its original splendour and offers guests all the grandeur of a classic roman Palazzo. 

I had the privilege to stay there, experience it’s beauty and hospitality and get plenty of inspiration for this photo reportage.

A cityscape of old European buildings with pink and beige facades, tiled roofs, and small windows, including a prominent building with a tower and large arched windows, against a cloudy sky.
Close-up of an ornate, antique brass door knocker hanging from a red fabric strap against a wooden background.
A woman sitting by a window with a dog, looking outside. The woman is smiling and wearing a light-colored blazer. The dog, an Irish Setter, is sitting on her lap with its paws on the window ledge, looking outside.
View of an elegant, vintage-style interior through a doorway, showing a sofa with pillows on the left, ornate side tables with lamps, a decorative console table with flowers, a large framed painting of a historic building, and patterned wallpaper.
A woman making a bed in an elegant, vintage-style bedroom with a large bed, ornate pillows, a canopy with draped curtains, framed landscape paintings, and antique lamps.
A stack of art and history books on a table, featuring a book with the title 'Palazzo Ruspol' and other books with Italian titles. In the background, there are framed paintings and a black and white portrait of a woman wearing a hat and sunglasses, along with an ornate clock, all in a vintage, decorated room setting.
Luxurious vintage living room with ornate green wallpaper, gold chairs, framed artwork, a marble fireplace, and a table with tall candle holders.
A black-and-white photograph of a vintage bathroom with a round sink, bottles, a candle, and a chandelier reflected in a mirror with hanging beads, creating a moody atmosphere.
A man in a black traditional jacket holding a tray with a teapot and cups on a balcony, with a table set for tea in front of him. There are plants, trees, and a cityscape in the background.
A grand hallway with arched ceilings, decorative moldings, bust sculptures on pedestals, and a wooden door at the end, illuminated by natural light coming through windows.
A cozy rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, potted plants, a large umbrella, and a dog lying on the wooden deck, overlooking a cityscape at dusk.
A cup of coffee on a white saucer with a silver spoon, placed on a newspaper titled 'Corriere Della Sera Roma', resting on a white tablecloth.
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