The expression “when in Rome …” truly applies at La Duchessa, given that it is a budget-friendly, small bed and breakfast in a residential apartment complex outside of the city center. With a beautiful park within walking distance and reliable trams taking visitors to the city center in 20 minutes or less, this warm home with three guest rooms isn't a great value when compared with hotels right in the city center, but it is a great choice for travelers who want to live as the Romans do, if only for a few days.
The expression “when in Rome …” truly applies at La Duchessa, given that it is a budget-friendly, small bed and breakfast in a residential apartment complex outside of the city center. With a beautiful park within walking distance and reliable trams taking visitors to the city center in 20 minutes or less, this warm home with three guest rooms isn't a great value when compared with hotels right in the city center, but it is a great choice for travelers who want to live as the Romans do, if only for a few days.
Rich in character and detail, the budget-friendly,14-room Villa Pirandello is a small, intimate hotel located outside the city center in an upscale residential neighborhood that's convenient to public transportation. A converted convent, it's ideal for tourists seeking to escape the urban chaos at the end of the day but still wanting to be within easy reach of the city center. With a meeting and presentation room, Villa Pirandello can also host small business functions. The hands-on owner cultivates art and culture with regular events like book presentations and cocktail socials.
Rich in character and detail, the budget-friendly,14-room Villa Pirandello is a small, intimate hotel located outside the city center in an upscale residential neighborhood that's convenient to public transportation. A converted convent, it's ideal for tourists seeking to escape the urban chaos at the end of the day but still wanting to be within easy reach of the city center. With a meeting and presentation room, Villa Pirandello can also host small business functions. The hands-on owner cultivates art and culture with regular events like book presentations and cocktail socials.
The four-and-a-half-pearl D.O.M Hotel Roma is a luxurious boutique located on one of the most exclusive streets in Rome’s historic center. The property is contemporary, with an artistic design that subtly plays up some of the original architectural details of the monastery it once was. Its 24 stylish and spacious guest rooms and suites all overlook Via Giulia, and come with AC, flat-screen TVs, generously stocked minibars, and chic bathrooms with rainfall showers, but units lack coffeemakers or kettles. Highlights among features include a fine-dining restaurant, a trendy bar, and a rooftop terrace with skyline views, but there's no spa or gym. Travelers looking for a stay with a spa can consider Hotel Indigo Rome - St. George.
The four-and-a-half-pearl D.O.M Hotel Roma is a luxurious boutique located on one of the most exclusive streets in Rome’s historic center. The property is contemporary, with an artistic design that subtly plays up some of the original architectural details of the monastery it once was. Its 24 stylish and spacious guest rooms and suites all overlook Via Giulia, and come with AC, flat-screen TVs, generously stocked minibars, and chic bathrooms with rainfall showers, but units lack coffeemakers or kettles. Highlights among features include a fine-dining restaurant, a trendy bar, and a rooftop terrace with skyline views, but there's no spa or gym. Travelers looking for a stay with a spa can consider Hotel Indigo Rome - St. George.
The 99-room VOI Donna Camilla Savelli -- in trendy Trastevere -- is a unique upscale option converted from a 17th-century convent. Striking period features are a legacy of leading Baroque architect Borromini’s distinctive work, and many rooms have a simple, elegant charm. All have comforts including minibars, pillow menus, free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioning. The stately Italian garden is a favorite spot for enjoying the free breakfast buffet, while the rooftop terrace offers fantastic panoramic views over Rome. Lunch and dinner are served at the bar, and the hotel’s meeting spaces -- the nuns’ original dining hall and an ancient Roman cave -- are a cool alternative to standard board rooms. Trastevere isn't super close to Rome's main sights, though, so if you want an atmospheric option that's more central, try Relais Giulia instead.
The 99-room VOI Donna Camilla Savelli -- in trendy Trastevere -- is a unique upscale option converted from a 17th-century convent. Striking period features are a legacy of leading Baroque architect Borromini’s distinctive work, and many rooms have a simple, elegant charm. All have comforts including minibars, pillow menus, free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioning. The stately Italian garden is a favorite spot for enjoying the free breakfast buffet, while the rooftop terrace offers fantastic panoramic views over Rome. Lunch and dinner are served at the bar, and the hotel’s meeting spaces -- the nuns’ original dining hall and an ancient Roman cave -- are a cool alternative to standard board rooms. Trastevere isn't super close to Rome's main sights, though, so if you want an atmospheric option that's more central, try Relais Giulia instead.
Set on a quiet street a few minutes from the Vatican, Hotel Della Conciliazione is a three-and-a-half-pearl hotel in one of Rome’s oldest neighborhoods. The area near St. Peter’s Square is clean and quiet, which is welcome at times but means that most of Rome’s other monuments and nightlife options are on the other side of town (or at least literally on the other side of the river). The hotel was completely renovated in 2015, and the 67 updated rooms have modern touches including espresso machines and USB outlets. There's little in the way of features other than breakfast for a small fee and free Wi-Fi. Guests hoping for a scenic view should consider the nearby Relais Vatican Views, which has an outdoor terrace that Hotel Della Conciliazione unfortunately lacks.
Set on a quiet street a few minutes from the Vatican, Hotel Della Conciliazione is a three-and-a-half-pearl hotel in one of Rome’s oldest neighborhoods. The area near St. Peter’s Square is clean and quiet, which is welcome at times but means that most of Rome’s other monuments and nightlife options are on the other side of town (or at least literally on the other side of the river). The hotel was completely renovated in 2015, and the 67 updated rooms have modern touches including espresso machines and USB outlets. There's little in the way of features other than breakfast for a small fee and free Wi-Fi. Guests hoping for a scenic view should consider the nearby Relais Vatican Views, which has an outdoor terrace that Hotel Della Conciliazione unfortunately lacks.
Blending sleek and modern interiors with a dash of history, this upscale boutique property attracts guests not only with its style, but with its top-notch location as well. It's right by the Piazza Navona and the Pantheon, and nearly all top attractions are within walking distance. The 26 elegant guest rooms have sleek bathrooms with walk-in rainfall showers and Malin+Goetz toiletries, but window views are lackluster. Chic common spaces include an inviting lounge/library and a rooftop bar with lovely panoramic views. The hotel's restaurant serves traditional Roman fare, plus there's a free breakfast buffet with extensive selections that garners great reviews. Though there are no spa or fitness facilities, guests have access to a sister hotel's spa, Hotel Lunetta, which is a less expensive alternative, but not as stylish and it lacks a restaurant.
Blending sleek and modern interiors with a dash of history, this upscale boutique property attracts guests not only with its style, but with its top-notch location as well. It's right by the Piazza Navona and the Pantheon, and nearly all top attractions are within walking distance. The 26 elegant guest rooms have sleek bathrooms with walk-in rainfall showers and Malin+Goetz toiletries, but window views are lackluster. Chic common spaces include an inviting lounge/library and a rooftop bar with lovely panoramic views. The hotel's restaurant serves traditional Roman fare, plus there's a free breakfast buffet with extensive selections that garners great reviews. Though there are no spa or fitness facilities, guests have access to a sister hotel's spa, Hotel Lunetta, which is a less expensive alternative, but not as stylish and it lacks a restaurant.
Tiny as it is, little more than a three-bedroom flat with no dining area or common lounge, Al Colonnato is a tremendous value. Located on the second floor of a late-19th-century building, it's a block away from St. Peter’s Basilica and overlooks the Aurelian Walls. The owners are warm and welcoming, and see to their guests’ every need. Breakfast, including delicious cappuccino, fresh fruit, and granola, is served in the rooms. The property is best-suited to solo travelers and couples, as there are no amenities for children or services for business travelers.
Tiny as it is, little more than a three-bedroom flat with no dining area or common lounge, Al Colonnato is a tremendous value. Located on the second floor of a late-19th-century building, it's a block away from St. Peter’s Basilica and overlooks the Aurelian Walls. The owners are warm and welcoming, and see to their guests’ every need. Breakfast, including delicious cappuccino, fresh fruit, and granola, is served in the rooms. The property is best-suited to solo travelers and couples, as there are no amenities for children or services for business travelers.
The 16-room mid-range Hotel Manfredi has a terrific location near the Spanish Steps but few services. The building itself dates back to the 1700s, and, as with many historic hotels, rooms suffer in size; the decor is elegant but borders on kitschy. Still, it's ideal for tourists who want to be surrounded by the restaurants, dining, and historic sights of central Rome. The hotel's excellent free breakfast is homemade by an in-house pastry chef, and the 24-hour room service is a rarity in this price category in Rome. The property's intimate size means guests can get personalized attention from staff.
The 16-room mid-range Hotel Manfredi has a terrific location near the Spanish Steps but few services. The building itself dates back to the 1700s, and, as with many historic hotels, rooms suffer in size; the decor is elegant but borders on kitschy. Still, it's ideal for tourists who want to be surrounded by the restaurants, dining, and historic sights of central Rome. The hotel's excellent free breakfast is homemade by an in-house pastry chef, and the 24-hour room service is a rarity in this price category in Rome. The property's intimate size means guests can get personalized attention from staff.
Clean, cozy, and modern, with only two guest rooms (each with private bathroom), and a self-service kitchen, Gli Scipioni is an intimate two-pearl bed and breakfast option. The location is hard to beat, it's within five minutes of the Vatican Museum, train station, and St. Peter’s Basilica, right next to a metro stop and surrounded by restaurants and bars. This property is best suited to couples or business travelers who prefer a private, personal space rather than a hotel. Overall, it's an excellent choice for those who want a private room and morning meal and don't need further frills.
Clean, cozy, and modern, with only two guest rooms (each with private bathroom), and a self-service kitchen, Gli Scipioni is an intimate two-pearl bed and breakfast option. The location is hard to beat, it's within five minutes of the Vatican Museum, train station, and St. Peter’s Basilica, right next to a metro stop and surrounded by restaurants and bars. This property is best suited to couples or business travelers who prefer a private, personal space rather than a hotel. Overall, it's an excellent choice for those who want a private room and morning meal and don't need further frills.
Located in a suburb south of the city center, mid-range Hotel Artis is not convenient for tourists wanting to explore the sights of Rome, but is ideal for anybody visiting the University of Rome Tor Vergata, or business travelers in need of meeting and presentation space, as it is within a 15-minute drive of Ciampino Airport. Although it’s outside of town, the hotel is clean and modern,and a good value with free Wi-Fi, parking on-site, and breakfast included.
Located in a suburb south of the city center, mid-range Hotel Artis is not convenient for tourists wanting to explore the sights of Rome, but is ideal for anybody visiting the University of Rome Tor Vergata, or business travelers in need of meeting and presentation space, as it is within a 15-minute drive of Ciampino Airport. Although it’s outside of town, the hotel is clean and modern,and a good value with free Wi-Fi, parking on-site, and breakfast included.