Via Degli Scipioni 287, Rome, Italy | 39-06-3210751
Historic 19th-century patrician villa with authentic Louis XVI furniture
Central location within walking distance of many attractions, restaurants, shops, and metro
Individually decorated,
antique-style rooms with marble bathrooms
Some rooms have balconies with marvelous garden views
Beautiful
garden with plants and rooftop terrace with excellent city views
Cocktails,
wine, and beer available at the lobby bar
Freebies include Wi-Fi throughout, breakfast, and parking
No full restaurant
Traditional decor could feel stuffy to some
No in-room coffeemakers
Some rooms only have showers
Fee
for airport/train station transportation
Limited
parking spaces
The 75-room Hotel Giulio
Cesare is a historic, mid-range property with
an authentic period style and central location that's within walking distance of many sights. Rooms feature a charming
design and are outfitted with minibars, flat-screen TVs, and air conditioning, while
some have balconies with superb garden views; however, there are no
coffee- and tea-making facilities and some rooms have small showers. There's a lovely garden and rooftop terrace surrounded by greenery, and though there is no full restaurant on-site, there's a charming lobby bar. A free, tasty breakfast is served daily, and other freebies include Wi-Fi throughout the property and parking, though there are limited spaces. And there's a fee for transport to the train station or airport. For something with more amenities, travelers might want to consider the nearby Hotel NH Roma Leonardo Da Vinci, which has a restaurant, bar, and fitness center.
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Scene
A charming, antique-style hotel with a beautiful garden and rooftop terrace
The family-owned Hotel Giulio Cesare is housed in a 19th-century patrician villa with a grand entrance that features gold ceilings, large columns, and statues. The public areas are full of Old World details and several authentic Louis XVI pieces decorating the spaces. Many murals are painted on the ceilings and walls as well. One of the small lobby seating areas is crowned with charming vintage stained-glass windows and a beautiful fireplace, while the other has pale blue
and red antique furniture with tapestries on the wall and gorgeous hanging
chandeliers. Colorful
yellow wallpaper lines the walls of the lobby bar furnished in tall wood bar chairs, detailed gray
tile, and a splendid hanging light fixture. The breakfast
area is modern yet classic with red tablecloths and light fixtures, carved-wood
chairs, and crown molding, plus centerpieces of potted greenery. There's a lovely outdoor
garden with metal chairs and tables surrounded by plants, shrubs, and flowers. The rooftop terrace also provides some greenery as well as fantastic city views.
Location
Central location in the Prati district, close to many sights and well serviced by public transportation
The Hotel Giulio Cesare has
a magnificent central location in a busy area of the Prati district, surrounded by shopping and historic sights. The Piazza del Popolo can be reached in about 10 minutes on foot, while the beautiful Villa Borghese with its many museums and attractions is about 15 minutes away. The nearest metro station, Lepanto, is two blocks away and there are tram and bus stops serving several lines a short walk away as well, which give easy access to many other top sights including the
Spanish Steps (10 minutes away via metro), Castel Sant’Angelo (13 minutes), Trevi Fountain (15 minutes), and Vatican City (15 minutes). Both the Leonardo da Vinci
International Airport and Ciampino Airport are a 30-minute drive.
Rooms
Cozy, pleasant rooms with vintage decorations in a period style
Rooms are individually
decorated in a period style and range from economy options to quadruple rooms
for families. Rococo headboards, neutral tones accented by royal blues, and
mid-tone wood furniture make the rooms feel charming, though the decor could feel stodgy to some. Crystal
chandeliers or vintage light fixtures hang from the ceilings, and some rooms have balconies with delightful garden views. All rooms have minibars (though these are lightly stocked), flat-screen TVs, electronic safes, free newspapers, and Wi-Fi, but there are no coffeemakers
available. Marble and ceramic tile decorate the pink or tan traditional bathrooms, which have heated towel racks, magnifying mirrors, bathrobes, Frija toiletries, and shower/tub combos or small walk-in showers.
Features
Extensive free breakfast, plus lounge/bar and concierge services
The hotel offers a tasty free breakfast, which includes eggs, frittatas, bacon, cheeses, pastries, fruit, and
yogurt. There's no full restaurant, but a lobby lounge/bar area serves wine,
cocktails, and beer. There's room service, but it's only included with certain rooms and has limited
hours. Parking is available on-site, but spaces are limited, and there's a fee
for transportation to the airports or train station. The 24-hour front desk has concierge services, and Wi-Fi is free throughout.
