This historic hotel is housed in an 18th century building that was formerly a Franciscan monastery. Classic decor with antique furnishings, crystal sconces, and dark, stately wood accents create a luxurious, relaxing setting. Hotel Forum Roma features two bars -- one in the lobby and one on the rooftop. The latter area also has a garden restaurant, with fantastic views of the Roman Forum, located right across the street. Those traveling on business can utilize the large meeting room and take advantage of the free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. The 80 guest rooms are on the smaller side, but are decorated in a refined, luxurious style.****
This historic hotel is housed in an 18th century building that was formerly a Franciscan monastery. Classic decor with antique furnishings, crystal sconces, and dark, stately wood accents create a luxurious, relaxing setting. Hotel Forum Roma features two bars -- one in the lobby and one on the rooftop. The latter area also has a garden restaurant, with fantastic views of the Roman Forum, located right across the street. Those traveling on business can utilize the large meeting room and take advantage of the free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. The 80 guest rooms are on the smaller side, but are decorated in a refined, luxurious style.****
JC Hotel is an upper-mid-range, 12-room boutique property located in the countryside of Laurentina, on the southern outskirts of Rome, a quarter of a mile off the GRA Ring Road. The rooms are boldly designed and colorful, and come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Some have their own entrances, but industrial buildings surround the property, and there are no views. Be aware that peekaboo bathrooms don't offer much privacy. There is practically nothing within walking distance of the hotel, and it's best to have a car (the hotel offers free parking). The hotel is on a multiple-line bus route that goes to the Laurentina metro station, which links to Termini station, the hub of the Rome metro, in 11 stops.
JC Hotel is an upper-mid-range, 12-room boutique property located in the countryside of Laurentina, on the southern outskirts of Rome, a quarter of a mile off the GRA Ring Road. The rooms are boldly designed and colorful, and come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Some have their own entrances, but industrial buildings surround the property, and there are no views. Be aware that peekaboo bathrooms don't offer much privacy. There is practically nothing within walking distance of the hotel, and it's best to have a car (the hotel offers free parking). The hotel is on a multiple-line bus route that goes to the Laurentina metro station, which links to Termini station, the hub of the Rome metro, in 11 stops.
Hotel Twenty One is an 86-room boutique property housed in an incongruously modern building on Rome's left bank, in a well-heeled neighborhood within walking distance of the Spanish Steps. The rooms are smart and modern, though some are tiny, even by Rome standards. Rates for Standard Rooms are good given the location, but guests might also want to consider the fifth-floor Deluxe Rooms, which come with private terraces, or the Suites, which come with whirlpools. The Stay Inn Rome often has similar prices and is slightly more central, but its breakfast offering is much more basic.
Hotel Twenty One is an 86-room boutique property housed in an incongruously modern building on Rome's left bank, in a well-heeled neighborhood within walking distance of the Spanish Steps. The rooms are smart and modern, though some are tiny, even by Rome standards. Rates for Standard Rooms are good given the location, but guests might also want to consider the fifth-floor Deluxe Rooms, which come with private terraces, or the Suites, which come with whirlpools. The Stay Inn Rome often has similar prices and is slightly more central, but its breakfast offering is much more basic.
Hotel Camelia is a small, contemporary, classic mid-range hotel that was fully renovated in 2005. Its 40 rooms occupy the upper four floors of an early 19th-century mansion. There is a reception and small lobby area with a computer for guests' use, a breakfast room, and a small meeting room. With the Termini train station, Sapienza University of Rome, several bus lines, cafes, and restaurants are nearby so the location is convenient for those visiting Rome, but most sights are at least a 20-minute walk from the hotel. Free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and room service are nice touches for the low rates.
Hotel Camelia is a small, contemporary, classic mid-range hotel that was fully renovated in 2005. Its 40 rooms occupy the upper four floors of an early 19th-century mansion. There is a reception and small lobby area with a computer for guests' use, a breakfast room, and a small meeting room. With the Termini train station, Sapienza University of Rome, several bus lines, cafes, and restaurants are nearby so the location is convenient for those visiting Rome, but most sights are at least a 20-minute walk from the hotel. Free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and room service are nice touches for the low rates.
The seven-room Hotel De Monti is a no-frills, seven-room budget hotel located in the quaintly shabby but central Rione Monti District near Termini Station. It's not easy to find, and no elevator means climbing three flights of stairs. Rooms, however, are clean and comfortable, with good Wi-Fi reception and brightly tiled bathrooms with modern fixtures. The pre-ordered a la carte breakfast is free and delivered to guests' rooms, an unusual touch in the budget category. The staff is friendly and attentive, and rates are low, but travelers might also want to check out the more modern (and similarly priced) SuiteDreams Hotel nearby.
The seven-room Hotel De Monti is a no-frills, seven-room budget hotel located in the quaintly shabby but central Rione Monti District near Termini Station. It's not easy to find, and no elevator means climbing three flights of stairs. Rooms, however, are clean and comfortable, with good Wi-Fi reception and brightly tiled bathrooms with modern fixtures. The pre-ordered a la carte breakfast is free and delivered to guests' rooms, an unusual touch in the budget category. The staff is friendly and attentive, and rates are low, but travelers might also want to check out the more modern (and similarly priced) SuiteDreams Hotel nearby.
Located on the outskirts of Rome next to the Appian Way Regional Park, the 48-room, upscale Piccolo Borgo was originally a church and stable. Converted into a hotel in 2004 and renovated in 2012, each room has a private entrance. The hotel also offers free parking, a terrace, an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and meeting rooms, along with free shuttle service to and from Cinecitta metro station. Shuttles can also be arranged for pick-up and drop-off at Ciampino Airport, about three miles away. Capannelle train is within a five-minute walk of the hotel.
Located on the outskirts of Rome next to the Appian Way Regional Park, the 48-room, upscale Piccolo Borgo was originally a church and stable. Converted into a hotel in 2004 and renovated in 2012, each room has a private entrance. The hotel also offers free parking, a terrace, an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and meeting rooms, along with free shuttle service to and from Cinecitta metro station. Shuttles can also be arranged for pick-up and drop-off at Ciampino Airport, about three miles away. Capannelle train is within a five-minute walk of the hotel.
This intimate hotel near Vatican City has a simple, monastic atmosphere with religious sculptures and art and a chapel on the top floor. Decor is basic throughout the property, down to bare rooms that lack modern features such as TVs and mini-fridges. There is a breakfast room (where breakfast is served for a fee) along with a bar, a library, and a garden, but the austere atmosphere means it might be better suited for religious pilgrims than regular tourists.
This intimate hotel near Vatican City has a simple, monastic atmosphere with religious sculptures and art and a chapel on the top floor. Decor is basic throughout the property, down to bare rooms that lack modern features such as TVs and mini-fridges. There is a breakfast room (where breakfast is served for a fee) along with a bar, a library, and a garden, but the austere atmosphere means it might be better suited for religious pilgrims than regular tourists.
The Hotel Saturnia is a low-frills, budget hotel located in the buzzing Rione Monti area of Rome, within a five-minute walk of the Termini railway station. Most rooms have benefited from a 2013 renovation, but several are small and dated, and a few share bathrooms -- rates for these are rock-bottom, but even the higher-tier rooms offer good value for central Rome. This four-floor property, though, has no elevator, and noise can be a problem.
The Hotel Saturnia is a low-frills, budget hotel located in the buzzing Rione Monti area of Rome, within a five-minute walk of the Termini railway station. Most rooms have benefited from a 2013 renovation, but several are small and dated, and a few share bathrooms -- rates for these are rock-bottom, but even the higher-tier rooms offer good value for central Rome. This four-floor property, though, has no elevator, and noise can be a problem.
For guests looking for someplace just above simple, the 30-room boutique-style Yes Hotel might be the answer. Right in central Rome, the mid-range hotel is within walking distance of restaurants, cafes, museums, and shopping. Single, Double, and Triple Rooms have fresh bedding and small bathrooms. The Termini metro station and rail station is also within walking distance, and can connect guests to the main sights in a few stops. There's a computer for guests' use, a breakfast room, and bar, and a free, daily continental breakfast. Expect to pay for Wi-Fi in the rooms.
For guests looking for someplace just above simple, the 30-room boutique-style Yes Hotel might be the answer. Right in central Rome, the mid-range hotel is within walking distance of restaurants, cafes, museums, and shopping. Single, Double, and Triple Rooms have fresh bedding and small bathrooms. The Termini metro station and rail station is also within walking distance, and can connect guests to the main sights in a few stops. There's a computer for guests' use, a breakfast room, and bar, and a free, daily continental breakfast. Expect to pay for Wi-Fi in the rooms.
Hotel Isa is an upscale, family-run boutique property located in the bustling and upmarket district of Prati in the center of Rome. The location is excellent, with plenty of bars and restaurants nearby, and almost all of Rome's major sights within walking distance. Rooms are well-finished -- though styling might not be to everyone's taste -- and some open on small balconies. The show-stopper, however, is the wonderful rooftop terrace offering enviable city views. Prices can be low compared with similar hotels in the area, especially considering that an outstanding breakfast is included in the room rate.
Hotel Isa is an upscale, family-run boutique property located in the bustling and upmarket district of Prati in the center of Rome. The location is excellent, with plenty of bars and restaurants nearby, and almost all of Rome's major sights within walking distance. Rooms are well-finished -- though styling might not be to everyone's taste -- and some open on small balconies. The show-stopper, however, is the wonderful rooftop terrace offering enviable city views. Prices can be low compared with similar hotels in the area, especially considering that an outstanding breakfast is included in the room rate.