Aristocratic stays: Rome's royal palaces open as boutique hotels

Italian princesses Giacinta and Maria Pia Ruspoli are turning their family palaces into boutique stays in central Rome and Cerveteri, offering 1,000-square-foot-plus suites with butler service and en-suite dining (rates from about $470 per night; exclusive rentals from €4,000) to help fund ongoing restorations. Guests can tour Castello Ruspoli, book private dinners and events, and experience a princely atmosphere while supporting Italy’s heritage preservation.