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The original building hosting Hotel Internazionale dates back to the early 1600's. During the course of the century, the structure underwent remodeling and modifications and only by the end of the 1600's it found the characteristics that are much the same to today’s appearance.
Two entrance doors of the 1600's corresponded to the street numbers 79 and 82 and a small balcony on the last floor was right in axis with number 82.
The building facing via Sistina had three rows of seven windows each and five doors arranged symmetrically.
The property belonged to the convent of Trinità dei Monti, and a portion of it was given in tenancy to prince Altieri, who accommodated his entourage and, possibly, arranged the stables.
In 1820, the 1st floor of the building was already hosting an inn, while the rest of the building was occupied by studies and workshops of a variety artists, among which it is worth mentioning the sculptor G. Moneta in 1878. Numerous chalk models of Moneta’s have been recovered on the premises as evidence of his creative presence.
After Italy's Unification as one kingdom in 1870, the building underwent a complete restructuring that involved the 4th floor. Some decorations were removed and new ones were added, thus progressively altering its original appearance.
Specifically, frame-windowsills have been included on the 1st and 2nd floors and on the 2nd and 3rd floors the window frames have been replaced. Also, the "bugnato" (ashlar) made its appearance in the centre of the facade. The front of the building as it is today counts three rows of ten windows and ten openings (doors and display windows) on the ground floor. The doorway on street number 82 is now Hotel Internazionale's secondary entrance. Entering through that door one can see a beautiful helical stone staircase, presumably of the 1600's, leading to the 3rd floor.
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