Close to a shopping center, restaurants, and businesses
Spacious rooms have coffeemakers and private terraces
Free, basic in-room breakfast
Well-maintained grounds and garden filled with olive trees
Free
local shuttle to malls, metro station, and businesses
Outdoor
tennis court/soccer field
Free
Wi-Fi and parking
Pet-friendly
Far
from city center
Rooms are dated and bland
Fee
for airport transportation
No
breakfast room or restaurant
The 10-room, family-friendly Hotel Petra is a somewhat dated hotel that's located in Tor Vergata, about 25 minutes away from Rome's city center. Large guest rooms have furnished private balconies, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, and some rooms also have living rooms and scenic views from the terraces, though the overall decor is boring and bland. A free shuttle is provided to the local metro station and malls, and there is
free Wi-Fi and parking. A basic in-room breakfast is included, as well. Outside, there's a sprawling garden filled with olive trees, as well as a tennis court/soccer field with a seating area. There is no
business center, breakfast room, or common areas at this mid-range hotel.
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Scene
A small, somewhat dated hotel with a homey feel
Although the brick exterior
seems plain and uninviting, the Hotel Petra's friendly and welcoming atmosphere inside makes
the hotel feel like home. Simple furnishings, such as the leather seating at
the front desk, decorate the small lobby. Orange walls, stone floors, and a
flat-screen TV also adorn the area, and there is a large window for natural
light. However, there are no other indoor common areas and no breakfast room.
Outside, there is the well-maintained garden with olive trees and well-landscaped grounds, which include a tennis court/soccer field, which is especially popular for families. The hotel is also popular with business travelers working in the area.
Location
In Tor Vergata, outside Rome, far from the city center attractions but close to Ciampino Airport
The Hotel Petra is located in a
residential area in Tor Vergata, a town outside Rome, within walking distance of restaurants, businesses, and the Domus
Shopping Center within walking distance. Ciampino Airport and the University of
Rome Tor Vergata are each a 10-minute drive from the hotel, while the Leonardo da
Vinci International Airport, Colosseum, Roma Termini train station, and Piazza
della Repubblica are all at least 25 minutes away. The Villa Borghese, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, and Pantheon are a 30-minute drive. Guests will need a
rental car to get to popular attractions since public transportation can take
about two hours. The hotel does offer a free shuttle to local sights, businesses, and public transportation.
Rooms
Spacious and basic, with coffeemakers, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and balconies
The large rooms at the Hotel Petra have a simple
yet comfortable feel, with large windows for natural light, and matching blue
patterned bedspreads and curtains. Rooms have stained wood furniture, maroon carpeting, and a table or desk with seating. All rooms have coffeemakers and basic minibars, flat-screen TVs, and air-conditioning, as well as balconies or terraces, but only some have metal furniture with nice views of the grounds. Some
rooms are especially large, with blue couches in addition to wood dining tables. Gray-tile bathrooms are a bit more modern, with a lot of
counter space, hairdryers and shower/tub combinations. Some bathrooms are large; all have Hotel Petra toiletries. Pink walls are old, though, and some rooms
only have showers.
Features
Free local shuttle, parking, Wi-Fi, and in-room breakfast
A free local shuttle to the
Anagnina metro station, malls, and local destinations is a highlight of the Hotel Petra, as is the in-room breakfast, which includes jam, coffee,
biscuits, fruit, croissants, muffins, Nutella, tea, and cereal. Concierge and
room services are provided and the front desk is open 24-hours a day. An outdoor tennis
court/soccer field is surrounded by a fence and is next to a brick area with
green metal seating. Free Wi-Fi, parking, and laundry facilities are available,
but there is no business center and there is a fee for airport transportation.
