Pros
- Rooms have private balconies and terraces
- Chic rooftop terrace
- Charming outdoor patio
- Full bar for cocktails
- Located in a lively, young college area
- Beautiful, ornate decor throughout property
- Breakfast room with free buffet
- Free parking and Wi-Fi throughout
Cons
- Removed from city center and not close to main attractions
- No full restaurant on-site
- Bathrooms are a bit outdated and showing some wear
Bottom Line
This charming, upper-mid-range property is a former private residence that was originally built in 1910. It's located in the San Lorenzo neighborhood of Rome, next to a university, so the area is very young and lively and has many restaurants, pubs, and bars. Removed from the city center, the hotel isn't within walking distance to the main monuments but is just a short drive away. The 39 guest rooms are elegant and decorated in Baroque style with private balconies.
Hotel & Amenities Photos
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Amenities
- Cribs
- Internet
- Pets Allowed
Scene
An elegant property with a relaxed, glamorous atmosphere
The Villa San Lorenzo is a beautiful building originally built in 1910 as a personal residence. It now has refined decor with modern, contemporary elements. The small but elegant front lobby has green and beige marble floors, mirrored walls, arched ceilings, and metallic accent moldings. The lobby leads to a hallway with upholstered seating and small rounded tables, flat-screen TVs, a computer, classical paintings, antique furniture, and a bar. Overall, the hotel has a charming, relaxed atmosphere with touches of glamour.
Location
Located near a university and a bit removed from main attractions
The hotel is located in the San Lorenzo neighborhood, near Sapienza University of Rome. Hence, the area is young and lively with tons of restaurants, bars, and pubs. It's a bit removed from the city center, so guests have to drive in order to get to more famed attractions. Approximate traveling times to an assortment of locales include:
- Five-minute walk to Porta Maggiore
- 12-minute walk to Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme
- Five-minute drive to Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II
- Six-minute drive to Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
- Six-minute drive to Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
- Seven-minute drive to Basilica di Santa Prassede
- Nine-minute drive to the Colosseum
- 11-minute drive to the Spanish Steps
- 17-minute drive to the Pantheon
- 32-minute drive to Leonardo da Vinci International Airport
Rooms
Baroque-styled rooms with balconies and generic bathrooms
Rooms here are elegant with Baroque decor. Single and double units have patterned cornflower blue walls surrounding ornate, light-blue furnishings with gold accents. The floor-to-ceiling windows are covered by blue and yellow patterned drapes while flowered chandeliers hang from ceilings. The rooms all have desks, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, safes, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and small balconies. Some of the larger rooms have couches and chairs.
The Standard Triple is similar to other units, although it’s larger and has light yellow decor rather than blue. The space also has a large, private terrace with artificial turf and cushioned wicker seats under a fabric canopy. Bathrooms in all units are generic with white tiled floors and walls, bath/shower combos, and bidets. The spaces look a little dated and worn, with older appliances and discolored grout between tiles.
Features
Lobby bar, breakfast room, rooftop terrace, and patio garden
The Villa San Lorenzo has a small, elegant breakfast room that serves a morning buffet of pastries, fruits, meats, and cheese. There’s a small bar at the end of the lobby as well, and guests can enjoy their drinks there or in the small, charming patio garden. The hotel also has a chic rooftop terrace with sunbeds, cushioned wicker chairs, large umbrellas, and vine-covered walls. An on-site lot has free parking, but space is limited and guests can't make a reservation. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.
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Scene
An elegant property with a relaxed, glamorous atmosphere
The Villa San Lorenzo is a beautiful building originally built in 1910 as a personal residence. It now has refined decor with modern, contemporary elements. The small but elegant front lobby has green and beige marble floors, mirrored walls, arched ceilings, and metallic accent moldings. The lobby leads to a hallway with upholstered seating and small rounded tables, flat-screen TVs, a computer, classical paintings, antique furniture, and a bar. Overall, the hotel has a charming, relaxed atmosphere with touches of glamour.
Location
Located near a university and a bit removed from main attractions
The hotel is located in the San Lorenzo neighborhood, near Sapienza University of Rome. Hence, the area is young and lively with tons of restaurants, bars, and pubs. It's a bit removed from the city center, so guests have to drive in order to get to more famed attractions. Approximate traveling times to an assortment of locales include:
- Five-minute walk to Porta Maggiore
- 12-minute walk to Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme
- Five-minute drive to Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II
- Six-minute drive to Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
- Six-minute drive to Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
- Seven-minute drive to Basilica di Santa Prassede
- Nine-minute drive to the Colosseum
- 11-minute drive to the Spanish Steps
- 17-minute drive to the Pantheon
- 32-minute drive to Leonardo da Vinci International Airport
Rooms
Baroque-styled rooms with balconies and generic bathrooms
Rooms here are elegant with Baroque decor. Single and double units have patterned cornflower blue walls surrounding ornate, light-blue furnishings with gold accents. The floor-to-ceiling windows are covered by blue and yellow patterned drapes while flowered chandeliers hang from ceilings. The rooms all have desks, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, safes, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and small balconies. Some of the larger rooms have couches and chairs.
The Standard Triple is similar to other units, although it’s larger and has light yellow decor rather than blue. The space also has a large, private terrace with artificial turf and cushioned wicker seats under a fabric canopy. Bathrooms in all units are generic with white tiled floors and walls, bath/shower combos, and bidets. The spaces look a little dated and worn, with older appliances and discolored grout between tiles.
Features
Lobby bar, breakfast room, rooftop terrace, and patio garden
The Villa San Lorenzo has a small, elegant breakfast room that serves a morning buffet of pastries, fruits, meats, and cheese. There’s a small bar at the end of the lobby as well, and guests can enjoy their drinks there or in the small, charming patio garden. The hotel also has a chic rooftop terrace with sunbeds, cushioned wicker chairs, large umbrellas, and vine-covered walls. An on-site lot has free parking, but space is limited and guests can't make a reservation. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.
Hotel & Amenities Photos
https://stage.oyster.com/rome/hotels/villa-san-lorenzo-maria-hotel/photos/the-hotel/
Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Airport Transportation
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Balcony / Terrace / Patio
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Basic Television
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Cabanas
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Cable
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Concierge
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Cribs
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Free Breakfast
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Pets Allowed
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Poolside Drink Service
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Room Service
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Swim-Up Bar
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