The 88-room iQ Hotel Roma is located in a five-story building that was formerly a bank about a 10-minute walk from the Termini train station. This no-frills property is all about modern functionality, with a concept that encourages guests to help themselves (vending machines, laundry room, and even a self-serve bar). There is a covered rooftop garden, a play area for kids, fitness center, and sauna. Rooms are modern and unfussy with mini-fridges and flat-screen TVs. No-frills service in an upscale hotel might not be to everyone's taste, the nearby Welcome Piram Hotel is a good alternative.
The 88-room iQ Hotel Roma is located in a five-story building that was formerly a bank about a 10-minute walk from the Termini train station. This no-frills property is all about modern functionality, with a concept that encourages guests to help themselves (vending machines, laundry room, and even a self-serve bar). There is a covered rooftop garden, a play area for kids, fitness center, and sauna. Rooms are modern and unfussy with mini-fridges and flat-screen TVs. No-frills service in an upscale hotel might not be to everyone's taste, the nearby Welcome Piram Hotel is a good alternative.
Sina Bernini Bristol is an elegant, upscale hotel on Piazza Barberini, just a 10-minute walk from Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. The hotel has a pretty restaurant with panoramic views and a large terrace, as well as a small spa and a fitness center. Breakfast comes with some room rates, but earns mixed reviews. The 127 guest rooms are spacious and range from contemporary to classically decorated, and have thoughtful touches like generous amenity kits, bathrobes, and turndown service. They're not quite up to advertised five-star standards, however. Wi-Fi is free, but it can be spotty. Guests should compare rates with the more luxurious Boscolo Exedra, which is located on Piazza della Repubblica and offers a seasonal infinity pool.
Sina Bernini Bristol is an elegant, upscale hotel on Piazza Barberini, just a 10-minute walk from Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. The hotel has a pretty restaurant with panoramic views and a large terrace, as well as a small spa and a fitness center. Breakfast comes with some room rates, but earns mixed reviews. The 127 guest rooms are spacious and range from contemporary to classically decorated, and have thoughtful touches like generous amenity kits, bathrobes, and turndown service. They're not quite up to advertised five-star standards, however. Wi-Fi is free, but it can be spotty. Guests should compare rates with the more luxurious Boscolo Exedra, which is located on Piazza della Repubblica and offers a seasonal infinity pool.
The 23-room Hotel Farnese is a pleasant mid-range option situated in Prati, a one-minute walk from the metro and 15 minutes on foot from Vatican City. Like the rest of the hotel, rooms and suites are mostly decorated in a classical style and generally feature fine antique furniture, rich fabrics, and period detailing. They also are equipped with modern amenities, including air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, stocked minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Some have furnished terraces, but keep in mind that lower-category units can look a bit plain. The free breakfast buffet is served in a lovely rooftop breakfast room with views of the city, including St. Peter's Basilica. Travelers who'd prefer a more modern setting in the area could check out the colorful tango-themed Tango Hotel, which has its own dance studio.
The 23-room Hotel Farnese is a pleasant mid-range option situated in Prati, a one-minute walk from the metro and 15 minutes on foot from Vatican City. Like the rest of the hotel, rooms and suites are mostly decorated in a classical style and generally feature fine antique furniture, rich fabrics, and period detailing. They also are equipped with modern amenities, including air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, stocked minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Some have furnished terraces, but keep in mind that lower-category units can look a bit plain. The free breakfast buffet is served in a lovely rooftop breakfast room with views of the city, including St. Peter's Basilica. Travelers who'd prefer a more modern setting in the area could check out the colorful tango-themed Tango Hotel, which has its own dance studio.
Caravel Hotel is an elegant and trendy mid-range property far from Rome’s city center, but within walking distance of public transportation. Its 118 rooms were updated with modern touches and are equipped with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioning, but no minibars or coffee/tea facilities. The hotel offers a free breakfast buffet as well as a restaurant serving local fare. Other on-site amenities include a hair salon, three meeting rooms, and an Internet corner. It may be worth comparing rates at Hotel Ivanhoe, which occupies a central location within walking distance of major attractions and has a rooftop terrace and bar, but the hotel is less stylish and rooms are slightly smaller.
Caravel Hotel is an elegant and trendy mid-range property far from Rome’s city center, but within walking distance of public transportation. Its 118 rooms were updated with modern touches and are equipped with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioning, but no minibars or coffee/tea facilities. The hotel offers a free breakfast buffet as well as a restaurant serving local fare. Other on-site amenities include a hair salon, three meeting rooms, and an Internet corner. It may be worth comparing rates at Hotel Ivanhoe, which occupies a central location within walking distance of major attractions and has a rooftop terrace and bar, but the hotel is less stylish and rooms are slightly smaller.
The 42-room Hiberia Hotel is a two-and-a-half-pearl option with an excellent location in the historic center of Rome. Numerous restaurants, bars, shops, and major attractions are within walking distance, and the bus and train stations are nearby as well. Traditionally styled rooms and suites all feature air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, but some are cramped (as are bathrooms). Suites offer more space, and some have furnished terraces with nice city views. All could use a little updating, however. A free breakfast buffet with hot and cold items is served daily, and there's a little bar in the lobby as well. With its prime location and reasonable rates, this place stays filled much of the time. For rooms that are a bit more attractive, check out the Comfort Hotel Bolivar instead.
The 42-room Hiberia Hotel is a two-and-a-half-pearl option with an excellent location in the historic center of Rome. Numerous restaurants, bars, shops, and major attractions are within walking distance, and the bus and train stations are nearby as well. Traditionally styled rooms and suites all feature air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, but some are cramped (as are bathrooms). Suites offer more space, and some have furnished terraces with nice city views. All could use a little updating, however. A free breakfast buffet with hot and cold items is served daily, and there's a little bar in the lobby as well. With its prime location and reasonable rates, this place stays filled much of the time. For rooms that are a bit more attractive, check out the Comfort Hotel Bolivar instead.
The three-room, mid-range Il Boom Bed-and-Breakfast is for travelers seeking a true taste of Roman life. Situated in a quiet area near the lively Trastevere area of Old Rome -- with its many cafes, restaurants, and historic landmarks -- the bed-and-breakfast is chic and homey all at once. Spacious, beautifully decorated rooms have vaulted ceilings, vintage decor, and lovely views of the city. Be aware that rooms are atop a flight of stairs, only one has an en-suite bathroom, and there are a few resident cats on the property, although they never enter the guest rooms. Guests looking to stay closer to St. Peter's Square and within walking distance of Campo de Fiori market should try Hotel La Rovere, which has contemporary rooms at a slightly lower price point.
The three-room, mid-range Il Boom Bed-and-Breakfast is for travelers seeking a true taste of Roman life. Situated in a quiet area near the lively Trastevere area of Old Rome -- with its many cafes, restaurants, and historic landmarks -- the bed-and-breakfast is chic and homey all at once. Spacious, beautifully decorated rooms have vaulted ceilings, vintage decor, and lovely views of the city. Be aware that rooms are atop a flight of stairs, only one has an en-suite bathroom, and there are a few resident cats on the property, although they never enter the guest rooms. Guests looking to stay closer to St. Peter's Square and within walking distance of Campo de Fiori market should try Hotel La Rovere, which has contemporary rooms at a slightly lower price point.
The 15-room Stay Inn is a simple boutique offering excellent value; its affordable rates and fabulous location, within walking distance of numerous sights such as the Spanish Steps and the Pantheon, mean that its books up quickly. There is no fitness center, spa, or restaurant (the in-room breakfast consists of little more than coffee and a packaged croissant), but rooms are sleek and contemporary, decorated in shades of white, black, and gray, and feature modern bathrooms, small flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. The Stay Inn's nearby sister hotel, Condotti Palace, offers a comparable experience, so it's worth comparing prices.
The 15-room Stay Inn is a simple boutique offering excellent value; its affordable rates and fabulous location, within walking distance of numerous sights such as the Spanish Steps and the Pantheon, mean that its books up quickly. There is no fitness center, spa, or restaurant (the in-room breakfast consists of little more than coffee and a packaged croissant), but rooms are sleek and contemporary, decorated in shades of white, black, and gray, and feature modern bathrooms, small flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. The Stay Inn's nearby sister hotel, Condotti Palace, offers a comparable experience, so it's worth comparing prices.
The 56-room Leon’s Place Hotel is an upscale property near Rome's up-market Ludovisi neighborhood, between Termini Station and the Villa Borghese Gardens. Rooms are sleek and elegant with a cool gray-and-black color scheme and marble bathrooms with rainfall showerheads. Upgraded rooms have big terraces and city views. The included
hot buffet breakfast is a favorite among guests, and there's a small fitness center and a spa on site as well. For a more colorful take on historic-contemporary design, travelers should consider the Boscolo Palace Roma, which has also an upscale spa and restaurant.
The 56-room Leon’s Place Hotel is an upscale property near Rome's up-market Ludovisi neighborhood, between Termini Station and the Villa Borghese Gardens. Rooms are sleek and elegant with a cool gray-and-black color scheme and marble bathrooms with rainfall showerheads. Upgraded rooms have big terraces and city views. The included
hot buffet breakfast is a favorite among guests, and there's a small fitness center and a spa on site as well. For a more colorful take on historic-contemporary design, travelers should consider the Boscolo Palace Roma, which has also an upscale spa and restaurant.
The 30-room Lirico Hotel is a standard mid-range hotel inside a former palace, with limited amenities, somewhat dated decor, and a prime central location in Rome, just around the corner from the Piazza della Repubblica. Some rooms and bathrooms are more recently updated than others, but all have air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and walk-in showers. A free continental breakfast is served daily, and there is a 24-hour bar in the lobby. The hotel has free Wi-Fi and an Internet corner, but there is no on-site parking. Many of the city's sights, like the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps, are within easy walking distance. The nearby Hotel Fontana has a breakfast room that overlooks Trevi Fountain and a historic setting in a former monastery, but rates are slightly higher.
The 30-room Lirico Hotel is a standard mid-range hotel inside a former palace, with limited amenities, somewhat dated decor, and a prime central location in Rome, just around the corner from the Piazza della Repubblica. Some rooms and bathrooms are more recently updated than others, but all have air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and walk-in showers. A free continental breakfast is served daily, and there is a 24-hour bar in the lobby. The hotel has free Wi-Fi and an Internet corner, but there is no on-site parking. Many of the city's sights, like the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps, are within easy walking distance. The nearby Hotel Fontana has a breakfast room that overlooks Trevi Fountain and a historic setting in a former monastery, but rates are slightly higher.
The upper-middle-range IH Hotel Roma Z3 is a well-priced option for couples looking to be away from the bustle of Rome's center, but conveniently within walking distance to public transportation. Beyond a futuristic interior design, the hotel provides a restaurant and bar, four meeting spaces, and a free breakfast. Wi-Fi is also free throughout the hotel. Its 260 stylishly modern rooms, though small, each include a flat-screen TV, air-conditioning, minibar, and the option of a separate living room. But complaints have been made concerning cleanliness, maintenance issues, and spotty Wi-Fi. Travelers who want to be close to the Vatican could try Relais Vatican View, while Condotti Palace offers a central location just two blocks from the Spanish Steps -- though rooms are pricier.
The upper-middle-range IH Hotel Roma Z3 is a well-priced option for couples looking to be away from the bustle of Rome's center, but conveniently within walking distance to public transportation. Beyond a futuristic interior design, the hotel provides a restaurant and bar, four meeting spaces, and a free breakfast. Wi-Fi is also free throughout the hotel. Its 260 stylishly modern rooms, though small, each include a flat-screen TV, air-conditioning, minibar, and the option of a separate living room. But complaints have been made concerning cleanliness, maintenance issues, and spotty Wi-Fi. Travelers who want to be close to the Vatican could try Relais Vatican View, while Condotti Palace offers a central location just two blocks from the Spanish Steps -- though rooms are pricier.