Name: The First Musica
Address: Rome, IT
Price range: From $674

The First Musica, RomeThe First Musica in Rome, Italy has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 13 of 457 hotels we score in Rome. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction: Booking.com 4.4, Tripadvisor 4.3. Rooms from about $674 a night (cached, not a live quote).The First Musica is a contemporary boutique hotel in the Prati district of Rome, on the right bank of the Tiber. Its modern rooms and suites, many with river views, come with marble bathrooms and air conditioning, and there is a rooftop bar and restaurant, terrace, room service and massage treatments. The hotel welcomes children and pets, caters for special diets, and sits within easy reach of the Vatican and the historic centre. Ratings are consistently strong across review sites, and guests praise the attentive staff. It is a good match for travellers who want design-led comfort near the sights. One caveat: the evening WiFi can be slow and unreliable, and cooking smells occasionally reach the rooms.What stands out

Rooftop bar and restaurant with views

Many rooms overlook the Tiber

Attentive, professional staff

Family and pet friendly

Watch out for

Slow, unreliable WiFi in the evenings

Occasional kitchen smells in rooms

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