Via del Lavatore 44, Rome, Italy | (618) 248-8274
Superb central location next to Trevi Fountain
Breakfast is included in some rates
Rooms are clean and comfortable with mini-fridges, kettles, and flat-screen TVs
Lovely terrace is open in the summer
Cozy bar serves wine, cocktails, and snacks
Laundry service available
Free Wi-Fi
Hotel feels dated in places
Showers are small in some rooms
Elevator is only accessed via a flight of stairs
No parking or amenities aside from minimal dining
For sightseers, location doesn’t get much better than at this
24-room, three-pearl hotel, situated a few steps from Trevi Fountain
in Rome’s historic center. Furnishings and upholstery are more dated in some areas than others, but the place has a certain charm. While some bathrooms are a little cramped,
rooms are clean and spacious compared to many small hotels in central Rome and
a few have nice views of the fountain; all come with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi.
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Scene
This cozy, boutique-like mid-range option has a great little terrace that's open in summer months.
Once a private residence, the Relais Fontana was born in
2009 and occupies four floors of a beautiful ancient building. Entered through
a small glass door on a busy and narrow pedestrian street, the hotel features a
hallway decorated with a couple of tables, benches, lamps, antique heirlooms, and paintings on the walls. There is a small, cozy bar down the hallway,
featuring white walls and stools, and the reception desk
is located up the first flight of stairs. There are six clocks behind the desk
revealing the time in locations around the world, and the breakfast room and
terrace are around the corner. The terrace, open in the summer, is small with just
a handful of tables. Covered by a canopy, it is a popular place for guests to
sit and sip wine in the afternoons.
Location
Next door to Trevi Fountain, and an easy walk to the Spanish Steps
This hotel is located on a narrow, cobblestone pedestrian
street in central Rome, surrounded by souvenir shops, cafes, bars, and throngs of
people. Trevi Fountain is practically next door -- a one-minute walk from the
hotel. The hotel’s location is unbeatable in many's eyes, as most of Rome’s other main tourist
attractions are also within easy walking distance. The Spanish Steps are a
nine-minute walk away, the Coliseum is 19 minutes from the hotel, and Termini train station 20. Even
Vatican City can be reached on foot in less than 40 minutes or 30 minutes via
the 46 bus. There are several bus stops within a five-minute walk of the
hotel, and the Barberini Metro station is as well. Leonardo da Vinci International
Airport is about 55 minutes away via public transportation or about 45 minutes by
car.
Rooms
Not fancy but fairly spacious and equipped with many comforts
There are 24 rooms at this hotel and while beds are firm (bordering on hard) and
decor is almost non-existent, all are relatively spacious, clean ,and
well-equipped with modern comforts such as individual climate control,
mini-fridges, large flat-screen TVs with several international channels, Wi-Fi
access, safes, and coffee/tea-making facilities. Most rooms feature hardwood
floors and some have clean, fresh paint while others have striped or paisley
print wallpaper that is not particularly attractive. Some rooms face the street
and others have views of surrounding buildings. When windows are open, there is
considerable street noise, but Trevi Fountain and its horde of spectators is
visible from some rooms. The Triple Room category, an unusual option among Rome hotels, features a
dividing wall between the double and single bed in each. Bathrooms are modern with
stylish lights over the mirrors, hairdryers, towel dryers, and bidets, but some
have tiny cramped showers while others are more spacious with larger glass
showers.
Features
Breakfast buffet, free Wi-Fi, and nice terrace with drinks available (in warmer months)
The Relais offers free Wi-Fi access in all rooms and
includes a buffet breakfast with most rooms. All rooms have kettles for coffee
or tea and the hotel has a small bar serving wine, cocktails, and a limited selection of snacks such as chips and peanuts. A lovely terrace is open in the
summer months for sipping bar beverages or eating breakfast. The hotel offers
laundry service for an extra fee. There is no parking available in the
immediate vicinity.
