The mid-range, 54-room Hotel Oxford is a business-friendly hotel close to Rome's historic center, within walking distance of the Villa Borghese, Piazza della Repubblica, and many other attractions, upscale shops, restaurants, and public transportation. The modern rooms -- some more recently updated than others -- have hardwood floors, minibars, flat-screen TVs, and air-conditioning, and most have views of the courtyard. Some rooms have additional living space, and there are large apartments for rent as well. However, some rooms have a residual heavy smoke odor and rooms in lower categories can be rather cramped. A free American breakfast buffet is served daily, and there's an on-site restaurant and bar with good reviews, as well. The nearby mid-range NH Collection Roma Vittorio Veneto offers more up-to-date contemporary rooms at a similar rate.
The mid-range, 54-room Hotel Oxford is a business-friendly hotel close to Rome's historic center, within walking distance of the Villa Borghese, Piazza della Repubblica, and many other attractions, upscale shops, restaurants, and public transportation. The modern rooms -- some more recently updated than others -- have hardwood floors, minibars, flat-screen TVs, and air-conditioning, and most have views of the courtyard. Some rooms have additional living space, and there are large apartments for rent as well. However, some rooms have a residual heavy smoke odor and rooms in lower categories can be rather cramped. A free American breakfast buffet is served daily, and there's an on-site restaurant and bar with good reviews, as well. The nearby mid-range NH Collection Roma Vittorio Veneto offers more up-to-date contemporary rooms at a similar rate.
With a dash of boutique style, the mid-range Smooth Hotel Rome Termini is a good bet for traveler's looking for low nightly rates. Rooms are fresh and include standards like mini-fridges, electric kettles, powerful air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Some can sleep up to five and others have small balconies. However, the noise averse will want to request a room on the back of the building to avoid traffic out front. The hotel serves an extensive free breakfast buffet, and there's a terrace restaurant for lunch and dinner. The location north of Termini Station isn't the most charming in the city, but it's only a 10-minute walk to Piazza della Repubblica (and the metro at Castro Pretorio is even closer). If you'd prefer something more central, check rates at Hotel Italia, though it's less modern.
With a dash of boutique style, the mid-range Smooth Hotel Rome Termini is a good bet for traveler's looking for low nightly rates. Rooms are fresh and include standards like mini-fridges, electric kettles, powerful air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Some can sleep up to five and others have small balconies. However, the noise averse will want to request a room on the back of the building to avoid traffic out front. The hotel serves an extensive free breakfast buffet, and there's a terrace restaurant for lunch and dinner. The location north of Termini Station isn't the most charming in the city, but it's only a 10-minute walk to Piazza della Repubblica (and the metro at Castro Pretorio is even closer). If you'd prefer something more central, check rates at Hotel Italia, though it's less modern.
Travelers who want to save money on lodgings but still be within walking distance of many of Rome's most prominent attractions, like the Teatro dell' Opera Di Roma, should consider the Hotel Selene Roma. The pleasant three-pearl hotel offers free breakfast and Wi-Fi. The 40 renovated guest rooms have street or courtyard views spread over three floors. But some of the rooms could do with a better cleaning, and their bathrooms need better ventilation. There's a gray-papered breakfast room and a lounge with a few upholstered pieces of furniture, but not much else. For a room in a similarly priced property in the same busy area, travelers could try Hotel Rafaello.
Travelers who want to save money on lodgings but still be within walking distance of many of Rome's most prominent attractions, like the Teatro dell' Opera Di Roma, should consider the Hotel Selene Roma. The pleasant three-pearl hotel offers free breakfast and Wi-Fi. The 40 renovated guest rooms have street or courtyard views spread over three floors. But some of the rooms could do with a better cleaning, and their bathrooms need better ventilation. There's a gray-papered breakfast room and a lounge with a few upholstered pieces of furniture, but not much else. For a room in a similarly priced property in the same busy area, travelers could try Hotel Rafaello.
Named after the famous Roman ruins it overlooks, the upper-middle-range Residenza Argentina occupies a prime spot in central Rome. With only nine rooms, atmosphere is intimate in this former nobleman's home, and funky decor stylishly contrasts original features. Free buffet breakfasts have evening counterparts with the bar's free drinks and appetizers, but there's no full restaurant. Chic rooms come with flat-screen TVs, electronic safes, and minibars, plus some add a jetted tub or Nespresso machine. Culinary freebies and stellar location make it a popular pick with sightseeing couples, and while kids are welcome, the romantic atmosphere is better-suited to adults. The more competitively priced Hotel Le Clarisse Al Pantheon is less stylish, but it has a restaurant with an outdoor terrace.
Named after the famous Roman ruins it overlooks, the upper-middle-range Residenza Argentina occupies a prime spot in central Rome. With only nine rooms, atmosphere is intimate in this former nobleman's home, and funky decor stylishly contrasts original features. Free buffet breakfasts have evening counterparts with the bar's free drinks and appetizers, but there's no full restaurant. Chic rooms come with flat-screen TVs, electronic safes, and minibars, plus some add a jetted tub or Nespresso machine. Culinary freebies and stellar location make it a popular pick with sightseeing couples, and while kids are welcome, the romantic atmosphere is better-suited to adults. The more competitively priced Hotel Le Clarisse Al Pantheon is less stylish, but it has a restaurant with an outdoor terrace.
The Ibis Styles Roma Art Noba is a contemporary three-pearl hotel with an artistic flair and stylish interiors. Located outside of the city center, it's far from Rome's top sights and thus best for travelers who are comfortable using public transportation and appreciate being in a local neighborhood. The hotel has a cafe and bar that serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as cocktails. Business travelers are catered to with multiple meeting spaces and a computer work station. The hotel's 72 rooms are just as stylish as the common areas and include minibars and flat-screen TVs, plus some have private balconies. Travelers seeking a similarly trendy hotel closer to the city center could consider the Condotti Palace.
The Ibis Styles Roma Art Noba is a contemporary three-pearl hotel with an artistic flair and stylish interiors. Located outside of the city center, it's far from Rome's top sights and thus best for travelers who are comfortable using public transportation and appreciate being in a local neighborhood. The hotel has a cafe and bar that serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as cocktails. Business travelers are catered to with multiple meeting spaces and a computer work station. The hotel's 72 rooms are just as stylish as the common areas and include minibars and flat-screen TVs, plus some have private balconies. Travelers seeking a similarly trendy hotel closer to the city center could consider the Condotti Palace.
This hotel's central location near Piazza Venezia -- as well as a charming rooftop terrace with gorgeous city views -- attract guests to Hotel Pace Helvezia. It's an affordable mid-range property with classic style and traditional decor. Visible wear and tear is an issue, but lounge spaces are large and there's free Wi-Fi throughout. The dated rooms include amenities like flat-screen TVs, minibars, and air-conditioning, and while there’s no restaurant, the free continental breakfast is adequate. A seasonal bar serves drinks on the terrace in summer -- a popular feature with guests. With its modest character, it’s no fancy establishment, but the location seals the deal for most guests. For a more modern hotel in the same location, try Hotel Piazza Venezia – but be prepared for slightly higher rates.
This hotel's central location near Piazza Venezia -- as well as a charming rooftop terrace with gorgeous city views -- attract guests to Hotel Pace Helvezia. It's an affordable mid-range property with classic style and traditional decor. Visible wear and tear is an issue, but lounge spaces are large and there's free Wi-Fi throughout. The dated rooms include amenities like flat-screen TVs, minibars, and air-conditioning, and while there’s no restaurant, the free continental breakfast is adequate. A seasonal bar serves drinks on the terrace in summer -- a popular feature with guests. With its modest character, it’s no fancy establishment, but the location seals the deal for most guests. For a more modern hotel in the same location, try Hotel Piazza Venezia – but be prepared for slightly higher rates.
Comfortable, efficient, and thoroughly American, the Crowne Plaza Rome St. Peter's is probably a better option for business travelers than for tourists seeking a taste of local culture. The 308-room hotel was tastefully updated a few years ago and features two large restaurants, multiple meeting rooms, a modern fitness center, and a spa that includes a heated indoor pool -- a potential godsend for families when the outdoor facility is closed. Unfortunately, guests have been surprised to learn that this pool is off limits to children under 16. The hotel touts the benefits of its shuttle to and from the city center, but guests complain that the service can be inconvenient and unpredictable. Overall, those on a short visit to Rome might find that transportation hassles outweigh any cost savings offered by staying outside the city.
Comfortable, efficient, and thoroughly American, the Crowne Plaza Rome St. Peter's is probably a better option for business travelers than for tourists seeking a taste of local culture. The 308-room hotel was tastefully updated a few years ago and features two large restaurants, multiple meeting rooms, a modern fitness center, and a spa that includes a heated indoor pool -- a potential godsend for families when the outdoor facility is closed. Unfortunately, guests have been surprised to learn that this pool is off limits to children under 16. The hotel touts the benefits of its shuttle to and from the city center, but guests complain that the service can be inconvenient and unpredictable. Overall, those on a short visit to Rome might find that transportation hassles outweigh any cost savings offered by staying outside the city.
Hotel Partamaggiore is a 215-room mid-range hotel built in the 1930s. It’s located near Termini Train Station, but most major tourist attractions are a bus ride away. Positioned on a main road and across the street from the Piazza di Porta Maggione, heavy traffic passes throughout the day and the night. The hotel meets all the standard requirements for a three-pearl ranking, and simple but functional rooms range from small (single or doubles), to spacious (triples).
Hotel Partamaggiore is a 215-room mid-range hotel built in the 1930s. It’s located near Termini Train Station, but most major tourist attractions are a bus ride away. Positioned on a main road and across the street from the Piazza di Porta Maggione, heavy traffic passes throughout the day and the night. The hotel meets all the standard requirements for a three-pearl ranking, and simple but functional rooms range from small (single or doubles), to spacious (triples).
The 46-room Hotel Colosseum is a mid-range property with a convenient, central location, but a dated ambiance. The hotel was built in the ’70s and the look of the reception area and breakfast room has changed very little, though the lobby lounge looks nicer after renovations. The rooms are clean, but they’re bland, with low-quality bedspreads, cheap curtains, and dinged, outdated wooden furniture. Anyone looking for less dreary rooms and a slightly more convenient location should consider the Hotel Caprice, which offers better value for this price range.
The 46-room Hotel Colosseum is a mid-range property with a convenient, central location, but a dated ambiance. The hotel was built in the ’70s and the look of the reception area and breakfast room has changed very little, though the lobby lounge looks nicer after renovations. The rooms are clean, but they’re bland, with low-quality bedspreads, cheap curtains, and dinged, outdated wooden furniture. Anyone looking for less dreary rooms and a slightly more convenient location should consider the Hotel Caprice, which offers better value for this price range.
The Residenza Paolo VI might have one of the most enviable locations in Rome, as the hotel sits directly on Vatican City’s St. Peter’s Square. This historic mid-range property caters to older couples, solo travelers, and religious pilgrims with 35 compact, classic rooms and freebies like breakfast, Wi-Fi, and welcome treats. Guests can see the Sunday Angelus from the hotel’s rooftop terrace, complete with a bar and fountain. The location means that queueing for Papal audiences and mass are easy, but otherwise the hotel's amenities are basic for the price. Guests seeking lower rates could also consider nearby Relais Vatican View, which also has a rooftop terrace with views of St. Peter's Basilica.
The Residenza Paolo VI might have one of the most enviable locations in Rome, as the hotel sits directly on Vatican City’s St. Peter’s Square. This historic mid-range property caters to older couples, solo travelers, and religious pilgrims with 35 compact, classic rooms and freebies like breakfast, Wi-Fi, and welcome treats. Guests can see the Sunday Angelus from the hotel’s rooftop terrace, complete with a bar and fountain. The location means that queueing for Papal audiences and mass are easy, but otherwise the hotel's amenities are basic for the price. Guests seeking lower rates could also consider nearby Relais Vatican View, which also has a rooftop terrace with views of St. Peter's Basilica.