Via Bocca di Leone 14, Rome, Italy | (618) 248-8274
One of the city’s oldest and
most iconic hotels
Fabulous location in a chic
area near the Spanish steps
Outdoor sidewalk cafe and British-style Bond Bar open all day
Richly decorated rooms and
suites with minibars and flat-screen TVs
Some rooms have kitchenettes, saunas, and balconies with panoramic views
Rooftop garden with fabulous city views available for events
Free buffet breakfast includes gluten-free options
Guests receive a welcome drink of Prosecco
Two elegant on-site meeting rooms
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Pets
are welcome at no extra charge
Signs of wear and tear
in the guest rooms
No spa or fitness center
Decor style is a bit too ornate for some tastes
Private parking is charged
extra
Free Wi-Fi connection is slow and unreliable
Hotel d'Inghilterra is an
iconic hotel located in the center of the old city, just a few minutes walk
away from the Spanish Steps. This romantic, upscale property has a charming Old World atmosphere, with 88 rooms spread over
five floors in a 16th Century Neo-Classical building. Café Romano serves classic Italian cuisine and has an outdoor
sidewalk cafe, while the British-style Bond Bar is an atmospheric place for a
night cap. The hotel was a haunt of Hemingway and Keats, but present-day guests complain about tired and
worn-out guest rooms, outdated bathrooms, and cleanliness issues. At similar rates, Boscolo Exedra, housed in a 19th century palace, offers well-maintained guest rooms and suites, and an
on-site spa with a city view infinity pool.
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Charming and historic 16th century hotel
Housed in a charming 16th century Neo-Classical building, Hotel d'Inghilterra has a historic past as the second hotel to open
in Rome. It used to be a guesthouse for visitors to the nearby Palazzo
Torlonia, and since 1845 has been operating as a hotel. Many famous writers and
poets have passed through its doors, including Lord Byron, John Keats, Mark
Twain, and Ernest Hemingway. The
ground floor area is made up of a series of interconnected rooms that have
been arranged into cozy sitting areas filled with bookcases, plush sofas, oil
paintings, gilded mirrors, and hanging chandeliers. Black-tile floors and black
painted walls give these spaces a dark atmosphere, which may not appeal to
everyone. The elegant front desk is made up of an attractive wooden counter flanked
by two beautiful Chinese porcelain lamps, and the key cubbyholes behind the
counter add a charming Old World touch. The hotel gets many repeat visitors
and is popular with leisure travelers, mostly traveling as couples on a romantic getaway.
Location
Just off a luxury shopping street and three minutes to the Spanish Steps
Hotel d'Inghilterra is
located just off the luxury shopping street Via Condotti, home to many upscale boutiques like Dior, Gucci, Valentino, Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Cartier, and Louis Vuitton. There are many restaurants, bars, gelaterias, and cafes in the immediate vicinity of the hotel as well. Many of the city’s most popular tourist sights are reachable on foot -- it's a three-minute walk from the Spanish Steps -- and Spagna metro station is a five-minute walk from here. - Two-minute walk to Via Condotti shopping street
Rooms
Ornate and luxurious rooms -- but showing signs of wear
The 88 guest rooms and
suites at Hotel d'Inghilterra are ornately decorated in a style that may not appeal to all tastes. Think: crystal chandeliers, antique furniture,
fabrics like silk and damask, Chinese porcelain, and gilded mirrors. All the rooms and suites are equipped with air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and safes. Marble bathrooms feature pedestal sinks and large shower/tub combos partially covered by glass. Luxurious toiletries and hairdryers are provided. The Suites have separate sitting areas and extras like DVD
players. Some also include kitchenettes, dining rooms, private saunas, and balconies. The highlight of the Penthouse Suite is its large rooftop garden,
spanning over 2,000 square feet, which is partially covered and offers fabulous
views over the city’s rooftops. Unfortunately the guest rooms and suites have
not been well-maintained and are in desperate need of an urgent upgrade. Guests
complain of dark and dingy interiors, malfunctioning air-conditioning units,
stained headboards and carpets, peeling paint, torn wallpaper, worn-out
furniture, dusty chandeliers, issues with hot water, and broken electrical
sockets. Street-facing rooms can be noisy because of the sounds of late
night revelers and early morning street cleaners and deliveries.
Features
Free breakfast buffet, on-site restaurant and bar, plus a rooftop garden
Although it's lacking a spa and a fitness center, the Hotle d'Inghilterra does a good job with dining and drinking features. The free breakfast buffet
gets good reviews from guests and offers a variety of breakfast items, including
gluten-free options. Café Romano is open all day and serves classical Italian
cuisine both indoors and on a charming sidewalk area. The wood-paneled British-style Bond
Bar has a sophisticated vibe and serves coffee, drinks, and cocktails throughout
the day. Two elegant meeting rooms are available to rent for meetings and
events, and can seat up to 60 guests in auditorium style. The rooftop garden
can also be rented for special events like parties, banquets, or dinners and
can accommodate up to 400 guests. Guests can reserve private parking at a
nearby location for an extra charge. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel but the
connection is slow and unreliable. Pets are welcome at no extra charge.
