The two-pearl Arpinelli Relais is a 10-room guest house with a convenient position in central Rome, near the iconic Trevi Fountain. Small but exquisite, this former palazzo is as charming as the family running it, and quirky layouts are much-loved by the crowd of mostly couples. Gilded antiques and original woods extend to the classically elegant rooms, although contemporary furnishings reflect its 2015 opening. Although compact, they're outfitted with flat-screen TVs, modern bathrooms, and AC, plus some have a fireplace or balcony. A beautiful lounge offering free tea and coffee accompanies fridges on each floor, and together they combat the lack of in-room kettles and minibars. Unfortunately, no breakfast or meals are offered. Families may want to consider Hotel Golden, which offers free breakfast.
The two-pearl Arpinelli Relais is a 10-room guest house with a convenient position in central Rome, near the iconic Trevi Fountain. Small but exquisite, this former palazzo is as charming as the family running it, and quirky layouts are much-loved by the crowd of mostly couples. Gilded antiques and original woods extend to the classically elegant rooms, although contemporary furnishings reflect its 2015 opening. Although compact, they're outfitted with flat-screen TVs, modern bathrooms, and AC, plus some have a fireplace or balcony. A beautiful lounge offering free tea and coffee accompanies fridges on each floor, and together they combat the lack of in-room kettles and minibars. Unfortunately, no breakfast or meals are offered. Families may want to consider Hotel Golden, which offers free breakfast.
B&B Hotel Roma Trastevere is a no-frills lower-middle-range property in outer Trastevere, about 20 minutes' walk from the neighborhood's charming center. The streamlined, brightly colored decor of this 2011-renovated property speaks well to young travelers, but the convenient access to bus and tram stops make this property a reliable choice for business travelers and tourists. Its 81 rooms are simple and efficient with comfy beds, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi, but some rooms are quite small. A breakfast buffet is available for a reasonable fee, and there's a meeting room for small gatherings. Guests seeking a property with more amenities in a residential setting outside the city center could also consider the Best Western Art Hotel Noba, which offers lower rates.
B&B Hotel Roma Trastevere is a no-frills lower-middle-range property in outer Trastevere, about 20 minutes' walk from the neighborhood's charming center. The streamlined, brightly colored decor of this 2011-renovated property speaks well to young travelers, but the convenient access to bus and tram stops make this property a reliable choice for business travelers and tourists. Its 81 rooms are simple and efficient with comfy beds, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi, but some rooms are quite small. A breakfast buffet is available for a reasonable fee, and there's a meeting room for small gatherings. Guests seeking a property with more amenities in a residential setting outside the city center could also consider the Best Western Art Hotel Noba, which offers lower rates.
The 30-room Hotel Borromeo, is a solid mid-range option with a rooftop breakfast room and an outdoor terrace near Rome’s old city center in the Esquilino District. The hotel is a convenient, reasonably attractive, and economical base for those who want to spend their days sight-seeing, as the rooms are a bit small in which to spend a day relaxing (and we didn't love the bedspreads or stuffy drapes). The seven-story hotel is a 15-minute walk (or less!) from the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Termini train station. It's worth comparing rates with the Hotel Caprice, in the Ludovisi area south of Villa Borghese, which has more contemporary rooms and similar features, though it may be more expensive.
The 30-room Hotel Borromeo, is a solid mid-range option with a rooftop breakfast room and an outdoor terrace near Rome’s old city center in the Esquilino District. The hotel is a convenient, reasonably attractive, and economical base for those who want to spend their days sight-seeing, as the rooms are a bit small in which to spend a day relaxing (and we didn't love the bedspreads or stuffy drapes). The seven-story hotel is a 15-minute walk (or less!) from the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Termini train station. It's worth comparing rates with the Hotel Caprice, in the Ludovisi area south of Villa Borghese, which has more contemporary rooms and similar features, though it may be more expensive.
The budget Hotel Panda is a small property located in a fantastic location on a luxury shopping street close to the Spanish Steps and a metro station. The hotel occupies two floors of a 19th-century building, and its 28 guest rooms are basic but spotless, with a charming, Old World feel. Room size varies widely: Some are quite spacious, while others can be cramped, plus some have shared bathrooms located in the hallways. Budget travelers might also want to check out the centrally located Hotel Adriano, which offers more features like an on-site bar, fitness center, and computer room.
The budget Hotel Panda is a small property located in a fantastic location on a luxury shopping street close to the Spanish Steps and a metro station. The hotel occupies two floors of a 19th-century building, and its 28 guest rooms are basic but spotless, with a charming, Old World feel. Room size varies widely: Some are quite spacious, while others can be cramped, plus some have shared bathrooms located in the hallways. Budget travelers might also want to check out the centrally located Hotel Adriano, which offers more features like an on-site bar, fitness center, and computer room.
More like a guest house than a hotel, the Tullia & Prisca Relais is a budget boutique property offering eight rooms on the first floor of a building. The main draw here is the exceptional location in the heart of Rome, in walking distance to restaurants, shops, public transit, and tourist attractions, like the Colosseum, just a six-minute walk. Rooms are more stylish than the pearl-rating indicates -- clean and well-sized for the location with wood floors, modern bathrooms, and amenities like gently stocked minibars, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. The biggest downside here is lack of common spaces, with just a reception area open during limited hours and no breakfast room or lobby lounge. Profumo Maison d'Hôtes is a comparable property nearby, and it adds a stylish terraced breakfast room.
More like a guest house than a hotel, the Tullia & Prisca Relais is a budget boutique property offering eight rooms on the first floor of a building. The main draw here is the exceptional location in the heart of Rome, in walking distance to restaurants, shops, public transit, and tourist attractions, like the Colosseum, just a six-minute walk. Rooms are more stylish than the pearl-rating indicates -- clean and well-sized for the location with wood floors, modern bathrooms, and amenities like gently stocked minibars, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. The biggest downside here is lack of common spaces, with just a reception area open during limited hours and no breakfast room or lobby lounge. Profumo Maison d'Hôtes is a comparable property nearby, and it adds a stylish terraced breakfast room.
Half a block from the world-class shopping of Via Condotti, the Infinity Hotel Roma is a modern mid-range property in the heart of ancient Rome. The hotel feels like a hidden gem, up the stairs behind a discreet door on a cobblestone side street. It’s perfectly located for exploring Rome on foot, an easy walk from the Spanish Steps and Piazza Navona. With a white-and-pink color palette, the hotel has a contemporary, feminine flair far from the dusty, overwrought decor of some Italian properties. Its 23 bright rooms and suites range from adequate to spacious, with all-marble bathrooms. The Infinity lacks public space, however, with only a small lobby and a courtyard that’s strictly decorative. Another option could be the Boutique Hotel Campo de’ Fiori, which is also walking distance to everything and has a glorious rooftop terrace.
Half a block from the world-class shopping of Via Condotti, the Infinity Hotel Roma is a modern mid-range property in the heart of ancient Rome. The hotel feels like a hidden gem, up the stairs behind a discreet door on a cobblestone side street. It’s perfectly located for exploring Rome on foot, an easy walk from the Spanish Steps and Piazza Navona. With a white-and-pink color palette, the hotel has a contemporary, feminine flair far from the dusty, overwrought decor of some Italian properties. Its 23 bright rooms and suites range from adequate to spacious, with all-marble bathrooms. The Infinity lacks public space, however, with only a small lobby and a courtyard that’s strictly decorative. Another option could be the Boutique Hotel Campo de’ Fiori, which is also walking distance to everything and has a glorious rooftop terrace.
Situated near Piazza Bologna in northeastern Rome, the 113-room, three-pearl Mercure Piazza Bologna is part of the Accor chain. Modern, air-conditioned rooms include mini-fridges, coffeemakers, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. There's a small fitness center with a handful of cardio- and weight-training equipment, and a meeting room on-site, which can be a nice perk for business travelers and for those with business at nearby Universita La Sapienza. The location might also suit tourists who prefer to stay at arm’s length from the chaos of the city center, which is a 10-minute metro ride away. Guests looking for a more intimate stay closer to the Colosseum should consider Retrome Colosseum Garden, a charming bed-and-breakfast with retro-style rooms, though it's a bit more expensive and has fewer features.
Situated near Piazza Bologna in northeastern Rome, the 113-room, three-pearl Mercure Piazza Bologna is part of the Accor chain. Modern, air-conditioned rooms include mini-fridges, coffeemakers, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. There's a small fitness center with a handful of cardio- and weight-training equipment, and a meeting room on-site, which can be a nice perk for business travelers and for those with business at nearby Universita La Sapienza. The location might also suit tourists who prefer to stay at arm’s length from the chaos of the city center, which is a 10-minute metro ride away. Guests looking for a more intimate stay closer to the Colosseum should consider Retrome Colosseum Garden, a charming bed-and-breakfast with retro-style rooms, though it's a bit more expensive and has fewer features.
It could be a stretch to give this old, 87-room hotel two pearls, but the one thing it definitely has going for it is its location. Situated in central Rome, steps from Republic Square and close to the train station and Metro, it provides easy access to all of Rome’s tourist attractions. All rooms are unmistakably dated with tired furniture and upholstery. Some are cleaner than others, and extras such as free Wi-Fi and mini-fridges are often notable unreliable as far as functionality. For travelers on a budget, however, Repubblica Hotel is more affordable than many hotels in the vicinity.
It could be a stretch to give this old, 87-room hotel two pearls, but the one thing it definitely has going for it is its location. Situated in central Rome, steps from Republic Square and close to the train station and Metro, it provides easy access to all of Rome’s tourist attractions. All rooms are unmistakably dated with tired furniture and upholstery. Some are cleaner than others, and extras such as free Wi-Fi and mini-fridges are often notable unreliable as far as functionality. For travelers on a budget, however, Repubblica Hotel is more affordable than many hotels in the vicinity.
The 42-room Romoli Hotel is in a residential area, right near Caffarella Park with its historic ruins -- the mid-range hotel is about a 20-minute drive from the city center. Rooms are spacious, and Triple and Quadruple Rooms have balconies with views of the park. The hotel also has a rooftop dining area, but the views don't dazzle, and the overall decor here is bland. The Romoli is within walking distance of the Furio Camillo metro station and MEA line, putting major tourist sights within a handful of metro stops. Prices here can actually be steeper than at some city center hotels, and guests who want to be closer to the city center might want to check out Hotel Camelia.
The 42-room Romoli Hotel is in a residential area, right near Caffarella Park with its historic ruins -- the mid-range hotel is about a 20-minute drive from the city center. Rooms are spacious, and Triple and Quadruple Rooms have balconies with views of the park. The hotel also has a rooftop dining area, but the views don't dazzle, and the overall decor here is bland. The Romoli is within walking distance of the Furio Camillo metro station and MEA line, putting major tourist sights within a handful of metro stops. Prices here can actually be steeper than at some city center hotels, and guests who want to be closer to the city center might want to check out Hotel Camelia.
Hotel Dei Consoli is within a short walk to both the Vatican museums as well as a metro station, but a bit far from most other sights. The upper-middle-range hotel has 28 classic rooms with minibars, free Wi-Fi, and bathrooms with generous amenity kits; note that some rooms have small, stand-up showers and no tubs. There’s no full restaurant on-site, but a free breakfast that includes bacon and eggs is provided. The hotel has a gorgeous terrace where guests can enjoy breakfast in the morning or have a cocktail in the evening. The hotel’s annex building is a five-minute walk away and doesn’t have its own reception or breakfast service, which can prove a hassle. Guests seeking a location in the city center may want to compare rates with Hotel Britannia, an upscale hotel near the Opera house with an impressive breakfast buffet.
Hotel Dei Consoli is within a short walk to both the Vatican museums as well as a metro station, but a bit far from most other sights. The upper-middle-range hotel has 28 classic rooms with minibars, free Wi-Fi, and bathrooms with generous amenity kits; note that some rooms have small, stand-up showers and no tubs. There’s no full restaurant on-site, but a free breakfast that includes bacon and eggs is provided. The hotel has a gorgeous terrace where guests can enjoy breakfast in the morning or have a cocktail in the evening. The hotel’s annex building is a five-minute walk away and doesn’t have its own reception or breakfast service, which can prove a hassle. Guests seeking a location in the city center may want to compare rates with Hotel Britannia, an upscale hotel near the Opera house with an impressive breakfast buffet.