Via Dei Conciatori 9, Rome, Italy | (888) 708-2081
Charming, affordable inn with attentive service and intimate atmosphere
Spacious rooms have furnished private balconies with lots of
plants
Great restaurants and specialty food shops within an easy walk, including Eataly
Breakfast delivered to rooms and made to order
Free Wi-Fi access
Metro stop a five- to 10-minute walk away
The Colosseum, Piazza Venezia, and other
attractions are 10 minutes away by Metro
No lobby, restaurant, or communal area
Located on dingy street
Parking not included
Among the best value bed-and-breakfastproperties in Rome, the Althea Inn is not exactly an easy walk from Rome’s main attractions, but it is
situated in the Testaccio district, an area saturated with some of city’s
most revered restaurants and clubs. Conveniently, the Metro is a five-minute walk from the inn, and the Colosseum is just a couple of stops away.
Although there are only three guest rooms, each is clean and
spacious, with a private bathroom and breezy balcony. A simple daily breakfast is included, and served in guest rooms. Don't expect any communal areas or an on-site restaurant.
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Scene
Small inn with unassuming exterior and no communal space.
Located on the fifth floor of a 1960s-era residential building,
Althea Inn doesn’t look like much from the street. The cream-colored concrete structure is marked by a small sign, and the walls on either side of its main door are littered with some graffiti. Once
inside, the hallway is clean and welcoming, with gray stone floors, and cream-colored walls decorated with a framed modern print. A small elevator takes guests up to Althea’s reception area, where there are two, little black leather armchairs with multicolor-striped throw pillows. A small glass table is topped with a guestbook and a fresh
orchid, and there are a tasteful black-and-white print, small glass tabletop lamps, and an ornate mirror for decoration. There is no restaurant, and
breakfast is delivered to each of the three guest rooms.
Location
In gastronomy district, close to Metro
Althea Inn is situated on a narrow residential street in
the Testaccio district, and surrounded by buildings that are somewhat dingy and
marked with graffiti. The immediate area is not especially attractive, but is relatively safe and known for its phenomenal restaurants and food shops -- including Eataly, which is about a 10-minute walk. Piramide Metro stop is
about a five-minute walk away, and the Colosseum, Piazza Venezia, and
Circus Maximus can all be reached in 12 minutes or less via Metro; it's also possible to walk to any of these hot spots in about 30 minutes. The Ostiense
train station is also within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, and from there, the Leonardo da
Vinci International Airport can be reached in about 45 minutes -- or in less than 30 by car or
taxi.
Rooms
Modern, airy, and classy with lovely private balconies.
There are only three guest rooms at Althea, and they are
similarly decorated in shades of purple and beige, with framed prints that have a vaguely Parisian vibe. Simple glass tables topped with potted orchids, and wooden dining tables with clear plastic chairs lend a chic, modern feel. Beds are comfortable with plush mattresses and
tasteful, white and dark-purple linens. Each room is air-conditioned, and has free Wi-Fi, a minibar, safe, and flat-screen TV. Bathrooms are
immaculate and equipped with glass basin sinks, towel warmers, and narrow
glass showers -- plus fresh orchids. The absolute winning
feature of the rooms are the private covered balconies, with gray-cushioned wicker sofas, glass coffee tables, and plenty of fresh flowers and plants.
Features
Free breakfast and Wi-Fi, and attentive service
A simple, made-to-order breakfast of guests' preferred combination of croissants, fresh fruit, ham, cheese, and coffee is delivered to
rooms daily and included in the price of the stay; the owner does not prepare hot dishes. There is free Wi-Fi access throughout the inn. The owner/manager is more than happy to
recommend restaurants, help with airport pickups, or facilitate any other reservation. A paid garage down the
street is the most convenient parking option.
