The Ripa hotel is an ultra modern hotel set in Rome's picturesque district of Trastevere, two and a half kilometers from Vatican City. The 170 guestrooms have a minimalist décor with splashes of color, with black, charcoal and white furnishings with orange accents. All include Internet connections, satellite television, air conditioning, safe, slippers, and minibars.
The hotel's Ripa Arte Café offers a selection of innovative Mediterranean dishes in a chic setting, with wooden floors, polished black furnishings and paper lampshades; guests dine to the accompaniment of jazz and blues tunes. In the evening, guests can visit the onsite nightclub, which features animated projections on the white, minimalist walls, DJs and has various theme nights. Business guests can make use of the five meeting rooms with audio visual equipment, while those feeling energetic can use the personal trainer and massage services. Those wishing to explore the area can plan their day via the Internet services or ask the multilingual concierge for assistance. Within two kilometers of the hotel are the Coliseum, the Roman Forum and St. Peter's Basilica. Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci Airport is 18 miles from the hotel.