Via Principe Eugenio 49-51, Rome, Italy | (618) 248-8274
Central location near Esquilino District restaurants, shops, and metro
Walk to Termini Train Station in 15 minutes
Rooms are clean and modern
Free basic breakfast of cereal, wrapped pastries, juice, and coffee
Next to one of Rome’s best gelaterias, G. Fassi
Metro passes conveniently sold at front desk
Small on-site bar is great for afternoon cappuccino or beer
Computer and printer available for guests' use
Small pets are allowed for a fee
Wi-Fi and air-conditioning units come with a fee
No on-site parking
Guests complain that breakfast is bland
Lobby and common areas are sparsely furnished
This 56-room, budget Taormina Hotel is located a few blocks from
Rome’s Termini train station and has been run by the same family for more than
50 years. Modern rooms are simple and clean, with wood or large square tile floors, mounted flat-screen TVs, and small but stylish bathrooms. A few rooms have mini-fridges and narrow, private balconies, and Wi-Fi and air-conditioning are available in some rooms for an extra fee. The hotel offers a simple, carb-heavy breakfast for free and there's a small bar on-site as well. The Taormina is best suited to budget travelers
seeking a touch of personalized service in a central location with easy transportation links, though for a more quaint experience in the same area at a similar price point, guests should check out Home Gallery 101.
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Scene
Centrally located, family-run budget property near Termini train station
The Taormina is situated in an Umbertine building that's more than 100 years old, on a wide, busy street in central Rome. It became a hotel in
1956 and has been run by the same family, who've added more rooms in the
same building over the years, ever since. An unassuming double wood-and-glass door leads to a flight of stairs and a small glass elevator that reaches all floors.
The reception desk is classically European, backed by a small wood box where the
heavy door keys are kept in cubbyholes. The narrow lobby lounge has terra cotta tiles, a couch, two armchairs and flat-screen TV -- it feels austere, but should be brought more in line with the stylish guest rooms in the near future. The
breakfast room is a humble space with heavy wood furniture, purple table runners, and a few old paintings hanging on the white walls. There is a bar with espresso machines and
beer available, plus a small outdoor courtyard with several potted plants but no seating. The hotel seems to draw many German tourists, and guests are mostly couples on holiday.
Location
In central Rome near Termini Station and a famous gelato shop
The hotel is situated in central Rome, on a wide street
frequented by buses, although the hotel isn't terribly noisy. The surrounding area,
in the multi-ethnic Esquilino District, is full of shops, Chinese
restaurants, pizzerias, trattorias featuring local fare, bars, and cafes. It is
less than a five-minute walk to the historic Sicilian gelateria G. Fassi, in the
famous Palazzo del Freddo. Piazza Vittorio, with its beautiful gardens, is less
than 10 minutes away on foot, as is Termini Station. All historic sights are within easy reach of the hotel, especially when using the metro at Vittorio Emanuele. The Spanish Steps are 13 minutes away via metro and the Colosseum is 17 minutes away, though ambitious guests can reach both in less than 35 minutes on foot. Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is about a
30-minute drive depending on traffic, or about 50 minutes away by train from Termini.
Rooms
Simple, but clean and modern, with stylish bathrooms
The Taormino’s 56 rooms are all similar in style, and come with double or twin beds and either
hardwood floors or light-colored large-square tiles. The walls are painted in a selection of cool shades and modern hues ranging from slate to eggplant to light blue, and they're decorated with modern abstract photography or paintings. Striped drapes complement the walls, and though we would have loved to see proper duvets on the beds, the bedspreads have a chic, vintage look to them. All
rooms come with small flat-screen TVs, desks, chairs, and safes; a few have
air-conditioning units (for an extra fee) and mini-fridges. Some rooms also have private,
walk-out balconies, but they don't offer much in the way of views. En-suite bathrooms are especially stylish for this category of hotel, and feature lovely, dark marble tiles, glass-door showers with contemporary fixtures, heated towel racks, toiletries and hairdryers. Some Triple Rooms come with two separate rooms, while others have all beds within the same space, ideal for families or small groups.
Features
Free simple breakfast, free use of computer in lobby
A simple breakfast of wrapped pastries, cereal, juice, and
coffee is included in the room price, though it's nothing spectacular. There is a communal computer in the lobby
with Internet and printing that is free for guests' use, but in-room Wi-Fi is
subject to a daily fee. Air-conditioning units are available in some
rooms for an extra fee as well. The hotel has a small bar that sells
beer, wine, and coffees, and metro cards can be purchased in the lobby. Small pets
are permitted for an extra fee and parking is available at a nearby garage, also for a fee.
