Trastevere, Città metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Italy
Quiet but central location in Rome’s historic and lively Trastevere area
Many restaurants, cafes, churches, and attractions are within
walking distance
Beautiful rooms with great city views, and individual heat and air-conditioning
Continental breakfast included in the room rate
Kitchen available for guests' use
Lovely rooftop patio with sweeping views of the city
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Only one room has an en-suite
bathroom
No elevator
No bar on-site
Vatican City and The Colosseum are not within walking distance
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.
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Scene
Bright, colorful, and full of retro memorabilia
Situated on the second and third floors of a classic late 19th century apartment building, the entrance hall has a small reception area, a living room with a fireplace, Internet
corner, breakfast room with terrace, and kitchen for guests' use. The rooms, including the breakfast room and living room,
are large and open, with big windows and vaulted ceilings. The attractive breakfast room has a fireplace and a large table, while the living room features a bright red couch, a black-and-white-checkered floor, a large wooden table that guests can sit around, and a smaller seating area with a glass table. The owner’s collection of vintage items -- furniture and
entertainment-related artifacts from the 1950s and '60s, such as a jukebox,
radio, foosball table, pinball machine, and old telephones -- are strategically placed
throughout the breakfast area and living room. A beautiful rooftop
patio with potted plants and cactuses offers sweeping views of the city and guests here are almost exclusively couples on holiday.
Location
On quiet street in Old Rome's historic Trastevere area
Il Boom is located on a quiet residential street in Rome’s
historic Trastevere area. Surrounded by trees and other apartment buildings, it
is a five-minute walk to the heart of Trastevere, with its narrow cobblestone
streets, restaurants, bars, ice-cream parlors, and artisan shops. There are bus
stops within a five-minute walk of the hotel. The Colosseum
is 22 minutes away by bus (No. 75) and nearly every major attraction in Rome -- the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Campo de’ Fiori, the Campidoglio, the Roman Forum,
Trevi Fountain, Vatican City, and the Spanish Steps -- is less than 30 minutes away by bus, or for ambitious guests, under 40 minutes walking (with plenty to see along the way). Termini Station is about 30 minutes away on bus No.
75, and Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is 50 minutes away on public
transportation, or 30 minutes by car.
Rooms
Vaulted ceilings, nice views, and furnishings inspired by mid-20th century Italian pop culture
Il Boom’s three rooms are spacious and airy
with lovely vaulted and framed ceilings, herringbone parquet floors, desks, and large wardrobes. Rooms are named after Italian stars Monica Vitti, Anna Magnani, or Sophia Loren, and the rooms' white walls and built-in bookshelves are lined with art and books inspired by them. Vintage hardwood furniture and accents throughout are gorgeous, particularly the art nouveau and mid-century platform-style beds with jewel-toned comforters. All rooms offer lovely views
of the city from a large window (or two), and also come with free
Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and individually controlled heat and air-conditioning. The Vitti Room is the largest, with a double bed
and sofa bed, and a private balcony; its stylish black-and-white bathroom with a modern glass shower is outside the room. The bathroom in the Magnani Room, across the hall from the room, has a large jetted tub and separate glass shower. The Loren Room, with two windows overlooking Villa Sciarra, a beautiful public park, has a 1940s style double wooden bed, and is the only room with an en-suite bathroom with shower.
Features
Free continental breakfast, Wi-Fi, and a kitchen for guests' use
Il Boom offers an intimate, personalized bed-and-breakfast experience that includes a continental breakfast of coffee, tea, pastries, cereal, meats, cheeses, and yogurt. The property also has a communal kitchen guests, along with a computer and printer. Parking is available on the street, or in a nearby garage for a nightly fee. The owners will help with airport transfers, as well as restaurant and tour recommendations. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property and there are cats on the grounds, though they are not allowed in guest rooms, a fact allergy sufferers should consider. The bed-and-breakfast also has no lock out times.
