Hotel Majestic Roma

Built in the late 1800s, Hotel Majestic Roma has a luxurious decor that's rich in history. The Neoclassical style is best exemplified by antique wooden furnishings, plush Victorian furniture, vintage photographs, antique paintings, and gilded decorative items like mirrors. A 1910 wrought-iron caged elevator is a centerpiece of the hotel. The lobby, with its large glass chandeliers, white club chairs, and mirrored walls, speaks to the romantic elegance of the hotel. In the hotel's bar, black leather bar stools look handsome against the wood paneling and marble fireplace. Though the hotel was partly renovated in 2008, for some, the antique and historical decor feels overly embellished and fussy. Complaints have been made about staff service, as well. Most guests are couples drawn by the romantic and atmospheric vibe and the property's location.

The hotel is within walking distance to many of Rome’s popular attractions. Villa Borghese, a beautiful large park, is about 15 minutes on foot, while the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps are about 10 minutes' walk. The National Gallery of Ancient Art in Barberini Palace is just five minutes on foot. Piazza del Popolo is a 20-minute walk, and Piazza della Repubblica is a 12-minute walk. Vatican City and the Colosseum, about a 45- and 25-minute walk, respectively, can also be reached by subway from the Barberini metro station, which is only a two-minute walk away. The Leonardo da Vinci International Airport takes 40 minutes to reach by car. 

Like the hotel, the rooms have elegant, neoclassical decor in the form of antique-style headboards and chairs, pictures in gilded frames, and, in some rooms, floor-to-ceiling mirrors. Some rooms have wooden floors, while others have blue and red carpet. Sweeping drapes come in taupe and gold, bold red, or brown. Each room has a flat-screen TV, minibar, safe, and air-conditioning. Some complaints have been made concerning maintenance issues in rooms. Both the Saint Isidoro Suite and the Via Veneto Suite have terraces and separate living rooms -- the Via Veneto even has a six-person whirlpool and gazebo on its terrace. Bathrooms are similarly styled with white marble walls and floors. The Suites' bathrooms are much more spacious. One-Bedroom Suites, the Saint Isidoro Suite, and the Via Veneto Suite have two bathrooms each. All bathrooms include shower/tub combos, hairdryers, toiletries, and bathrobes.

Hotel Majestic Roma has a variety of romantic or leisure amenities and business features. The hotel's restaurant, Massimo Riccioli Ristorante Bistrot, has a decidedly romantic atmosphere with velvet chairs and mirrored walls, and it uses ingredients from local farms to create Roman and seafood dishes. The low-lit intimate cocktail bar offers a similarly romantic look. And the attractive outdoor terrace overlooking Via Veneto provides a sunny counterpoint. Room service is available 24 hours a day, and a breakfast buffet is served daily for a fee. For business travelers, a number of fully equipped meeting spaces -- including four rooms, the terrace, and bar space -- and a 24-hour business center can be used. The hotel also has a 24-hour fitness center, though it’s quite small. Valet parking is available for a fee, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.