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The Inn at The Spanish Steps

3.7 (63 reviews)
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Cracked toilet seat was one of the indications of lack of maintenance
David F.

The Inn & View at the Spanish Steps hotel room was outdated, cramped and looked nothing like the pictures shown on their website. I feel I was duped into paying more for an old hotel. Inattentive Service My experience was far from a 4-star hotel experience. For example, the wi-fi was down for hours and when I called the front desk to get it resolved they suggested I shut down and restart my iPhone. I had to call several times to convince them to investigate their wifi problem. Outdated & Unmaintained Hotel The hotel is really old and does not have a proper lobby. So, luggage has to be left out of sight in a public hallway while checking into the hotel. Also, their are a myriad of stairs to navigate. Stairs from the elevator down to the rooms, stairs into the bathroom, stairs in the breakfast area. The wallpaper was peeling from the walls (picture attached). The toilet seat was cracked and looked like it was going to break completely (picture attached). The "courtyard view" was actually a view of the neighbors hanging laundry and trash cans. This was a very disappointing experience.

View of Spanish Steps from sitting room
Ken S.

The Inn at the Spanish Steps is a beautiful historic hotel overlooking the Spanish Steps. Where I was fortunate enough to stay, we overlooked the steps just above the Fontana della Barcaccia. The hotel is actually a collection of adjacent buildings so each might be slightly different in regard to windows/views/rooms. They serve a nice breakfast each day on a terrace garden (go early before it gets too hot!) Apart from the amazing views, what I like most about this hotel is the location and the clientele is very international. Also the water from the fountain below is high quality drinking water so enjoy!! The only drawback is the buildings are very old so it is dated and some windows might not open/close and various other issues may arise. Still, this place is very unique and I enjoyed my time here and will be back next time in Rome!

Beautiful breakfast  each morning and cappuccino
T. G.

Stayed here for 1 night while in Rome, the hotel is a bunch of locations that are a block or 2 from the main lobby/building where you check in and out. Felt more like an apartment than a hotel experience. Early check-in although asked prior took a bit longer than anticipated. The breakfast each morning is lovey and I felt the beds although hard were comfortable. Loved the huge bathroom and closets- appreciate that they had free wifi as well! Service was wonderful and felt they were accommodating. I would recommend, although pricey- the location is amazing!

Breakfast set up in the guest house
Anjel S.

This was our last hotel during a 2 week trip to Rome and we stayed here for 4 nights. Unfortunately this was not a "save the best for last" situation. One star for location and another for their helpful staff. I read yelp and trip advisor before check in, so I knew about the small reception desk. It didn't bother me and the building has charm. My issues were 1. The smell. We stayed in the guest house, not the main building and it stunk. Like old cigarette smoke mixed with must and cologne. My suitcase is still airing out on the patio. 2. The breakfast was pretty weak. 3. Room service was embarrassing. I mean why they would send up the food they did boggles my mind. We ended up getting late snacks from a market down the street. It's a bummer, but this was the worst stay during my entire trip. Would not return.

Gennaro D.

I had pleasure to provide velocerental.com bike rental services delivered to customers who slept at the Spanish Steps accommodation. The staff was very welcoming and the hotel provided us the space to store the bike during the stay. I would suggest this accommodation because very close the Spanish steps from where you can walk the pedestrian roads of the magnificent Rome downtown.

View from Penthouse of Inn at the Spanish Steps
Cherie R.

The Spanish Steps is right in the heart of Rome. Set right off Vei Dei Condotti, the impressive shopping district and near Piazza Di Spagna. Also nearby the Pantheon, Trevi fountain and the Spanish Steps. The rooftop and some of the rooms offer fantastic views of the Spanish Steps. The 19th century buildings that make up The Inn at The Spanish Step have been listed as national monument and been renovated with all modern comforts. The rooms and suites feature luxury finishes with jewel colored velvet fabrics, wood, glass, original works of art and frescoes. Fully modern interiors in rooms and luxurious bathrooms will make every guest feel pampered. Take in the gorgeous sunsets up on the rooftop terrace. The staff are very friendly and accommodating to a guests needs. One thing that should be noted is there is a main building (with 24 rooms) and 3 annex buildings; one is located in Via dei Condotti 48 with four Double Rooms, three of them facing Via dei Condotti Street another Annex is located always in Via dei Condotti 91 with one Suite and three rooms all facing the Spanish Steps and the last Annex is located in Via della Croce 2 with 4 Suites and 2 Executive rooms. A private Suite with terrace and Spanish Steps view is located on the top floor of the building in Piazza di Spagna 93 while a Studio room is located in Via dei 2 Macelli 102.

Marnie K.

An absolute dream! Our entire stay here was wonderful from the moment we checked in to the moment we left. The concierge was very helpful and made several restaurant recommendations and reservations for us. We stayed in the penthouse on the top floor and our view of the Spanish Steps was unbelievable. I actually sat on the windowsill for over an hour one of the nights drinking champagne and people watching! The hotel has a lot of charm and unique features that made our stay that much more fun. They give you an antique key to open the door to the hotel and then you take a ride in an old elevator to your floor. Since our room was on the top we were close to all the beverages and snacks (I highly recommend the mini pink donuts!). The room was spacious and had a lot of modern decor but all the personality you would expect in an old inn.

View from top
Sam N.

There is nothing at the Spanish Steps that will give you the WOW FACTOR. I would not spend more than 1-2 hour there. Once visit is more than enough. That is including walking around the piazza and Via Condotti. Here is what you can expect at these steps. More than likely you will be sitting in the sun. There is very little shade. The crowds are large and the chance for pick pocketing increases. Amazing view at the top of the steps which is great for picture taking. Great spot for people watching.

Guy H.

Made a special effort to get here and it's closed and surrounded by plastic. Looks like construction could take weeks or months. Don't go

Daron D.

Probably the easiest attraction to get to by subway (only a block away from the Barberini station I think). A beautiful area in general (it's a big piazza in general in via dei Condotti, which is the roman Beverly Hills) with everything. A nice place to just sit on the steps and people watch, mingle, or to just climb the steps in general (beautiful view from the top but a hell of a climb up to the top). A must do in Rome and technically one of the more quicker attractions to do.

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Awesome hotel near the Spanish steps. Great service and hotel management. Close to shops, dining and attractions.

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Hotel Artemide

(109 reviews)

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This was our first time to Italy and Hotel Artemide made our trip. The room was a good size for…read moreEurope. It was fashionable, classy, and most importantly - clean. We didn't rent a car so I can't comment on parking, but everything you want to see, like the Colosseum, is just a short walk from the hotel or you can take a cab. The staff were wonderful with helpful suggestions from the front desk to the amazing breakfast buffet staff that always gave us a very warm "buongiorno" when we came in. After a few days the server didn't need to ask anymore he just brought me a cappuccino when I sat down. That is probably the biggest breakfast buffets I have ever seen. The two pictures don't fully capture it all. I really liked this hotel and would be back if I am ever in Rome again.

Only a few blocks from Termini Roma, this short walk was a perfect home base. Its location gives…read moreeasy walking access to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and much more. Plenty of shopping, dining and coffee nearby. The room was clean and modern with a fully stocked, complimentary mini bar. Loved the bathroom, the bar upstairs and the breakfast buffet and coffee with Salvatore was a great start to each day. The downstairs spa was a bit small, but enjoyable nonetheless, with steam room, sauna, and simple hydrotherapy stations. All in all this was the best accommodations we had our entire 10 day trip throughout Italy. Will gladly stay here again! The staff, service, location, amenities and facility were all stellar!

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DoubleTree by Hilton Rome Monti

(26 reviews)

Termini, Centro Storico

If you are wanting to stay at a full-service, Hilton branded hotel property while in Rome without…read moregoing bankrupt doing so, The Doubletree Hotel by Hilton Rome Monti would be a solid choice. By Rome standards for a full-service hotel, it would be considered affordable by many. But just to be clear, it is not ultra-inexpensive. For the money, it is firmly in the 4-star hotel genre (getting a 5-star Yelp rating from me within this category because I could find nothing wrong with it during my stay). So, while it may not have crystal chandeliers and butlers running around, it is definitely not a student tourist level hostel. It has modern, comfortable public spaces, elevators that hold more than 2 people at a time, a restaurant with a good breakfast spread, and well-appointed guest rooms with modern amenities and AC. I really don't need more than that when I am traveling solo for business so it was perfect for me given that set of circumstances. As a comparison, I have stayed at a 5-star Rome hotel which was absolutely a step up in terms of service, luxury features, and a sense of a personal attention. But when I am alone on business, that level of service is not necessary and can feel uncomfortable to me. There are plenty of cafe's and restaurants within a 10 min walk and it is a reasonable walk to attractions such as the Opera House, the Coliseum, and the Trevi Fountain. It is also a 10-minute walk to the main terminal Rome train station and the cool, local Nuovo Mercato Esquilino if you are into that type of thing like I am. I spent early mornings walking somewhere for coffee and then through the Mercato to watch the vendors work to ready their produce and meat to be pawed over by early restauranteurs which was a cool look at the underbelly life of this great city. I really liked that this hotel is not right up against the busy street and, on at least 2 sides of the building, there are streets that are not constantly jammed with the noise of traffic. My room fronted one of the quiet sides. It is unclear to me if I was upgraded to a nicer than standard room location because of my Hilton loyalty status but I had a very quiet stay in a room that was impeccably clean and could be easily darked out during the day if I needed a restorative nap for my jet lag. The gym was reasonably appointed and open 24/7 and the wi-fi speed was top notch. I had a great stay here for the money. Based on all of this, when in Rome in the future as a solo business traveler, I would be very happy to stay here again.

We spent three nights here before an Eastern Mediterranean cruise departing from Civitavecchia. We…read morearrived and departed via Roma Termini, just a few blocks away. That made the location extremely convenient. The hotel sits a short walk from Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, where Pope Francis is buried. Some areas near the main train station are often described as unsafe by Italian standards. We did not experience that near the hotel. Tourists and locals were out late, and the neighborhood stayed active into the evening. Rome is compact and easy to navigate. Most major attractions felt reachable within about 20 minutes by taxi, bus, or rail. We tried to visit the Trevi Fountain at 10:00 pm to avoid crowds. That plan failed completely(see pic). It was packed. Locals eat later than in the U.S., and many parts of the city stay busy well into the night. Restaurants remain open late. A note for U.S. travelers. European hotel rooms run smaller for the price. Even using Hilton points, our room would have cost close to $700 per night USD and felt small. The hotel offers a pleasant rooftop bar and a spacious lobby with multiple seating areas. The buffet breakfast was a solid, comfortable way to start the day. It was included for us as Hilton Diamond members. I am unsure of the cash price. Overall, the location and amenities make this a smart pre-cruise choice, especially for travelers relying on rail connections.

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This hotel is amazing! The staff is the true key to a great experience from start to finish. The…read morebellmen, the check in folks, the dining room servers all day and evening, the housekeeping crew, and the concierge. The hotel is a beautiful structure and while a bit dated in some areas the overall appearance is very good and old world like I expected. Our room was very nice though there was no place to sit and read as the only chair was at a desk and another side chair that was not practical for reading. I would recommend they consider that. The breakfast buffet is one of the best I ever experienced in all my years of traveling with so many options you cannot possibly try them all. The omelette chef was so accommodating and friendly. We had lunch there the day we arrived, breakfast each day and even decided to dine there for dinner one night instead of going out. All the servers went above and beyond for us and made us feel so welcome. They have live music that is very classy and works great for the environment of the hotel. We saw several different duos for evening and breakfast services. We spent three nights in this hotel before we boarded our cruise ship and really enjoyed every minute there. I highly recommend this hotel if you are traveling to Rome.

We stayed at the St. Regis in Rome. Here's what we liked best…read more The location is highly convenient. We were able to walk to great shopping, restaurants and sites, including the colosseum and Trevi fountain. Clean accommodations and friendly staff. With jet lag, our sleep schedule was sporadic. The housekeeping staff kindly managed to attend to our room regardless of the hour. It's luxury you would come to expect of the St. Regis brand. Pro tip: Ironing boards/iron not in room and must be requested via Front Desk. However, you can have up to TWO items pressed daily Free. I deducted one star because our bed was lumpy - time to switch out the mattress! And be sure to request a room on floors 1-3. The fourth floor is right below the gym and very noisy during gym hours.

The Inn at The Roman Forum

The Inn at The Roman Forum

(24 reviews)

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Monti, Centro Storico

We had a fantastic stay here. The hotel is very unique and the history is truly eternal!…read more The hotel sits just minutes walk from the Roman Forum, Colosseum, and Cerchi Park. However, it is quietly nestled in a beautiful little neighborhood. It is very quiet and quaint. Upon arrival we were greeted with the welcoming staff and escorted into the ruins beyond the lobby where we were brought a lovely tiramisu welcome treat to enjoy while taking in the ruins. The room is impressively large with a huge bathroom. We had a plush king sized bed with cozy down bedding. The thick beautiful curtains ensured that the room was perfectly dark for great sleep even if we wanted a mid day nap. There was a lovely little balcony with a view of the courtyard. With the curtains open the natural light is perfect. The bed was comfortable and we Sisto very nicely here. The bathroom is very big with a walk in shower and bidet with all toiletries needed to have a comfortable stay. I will say I was a bit bummed that the tile warmer was not functional but the hotel was very kind offering anything to make sure that we were happy. This was not a problem and we stayed in this room as warming towels us a perk but not a requirement. I would also note that the building is quite old and the bathroom had a metallic smell perhaps from the pipes of older plumbing but it was fine as long as we kept the bathroom door closed. I think the hotel was really concerned that we were upset but we absolutely were not just keep in mind this building is antique and if you are coming from the US where everything is new and not used to a potential aroma of antiquity be prepared to experience a true European city and do not complain. All details are thought of here including mini bar, clothes steamer, hair dryer, toiletries and a welcome gift. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. They are always ensuring that we were comfortable and happy. We absolutely loved our stay here. The hotel is a special place and experience. The nostalgia of standing and staying where the Romans once stood 2000 years ago was definitely a treat! The hotel has a rooftop terrace where we enjoyed breakfast in the mornings and wine in the evening. The lounge just inside of the terrace is cozy and comfortable to enjoy a glass of wine or cocktail in the evening and there's a cozy fireplace to warm up, which we took full advantage of after a long wet rainy day in the colosseum and Roman forum. We had a great stay here and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a special Roman experience. We will definitely be back!

This hotel was in my top 3 most fav hotels of our trip. The staff was great and the history of this…read morehotel made it even more wonderful. If you come you have to walk the tunnels. We booked through a vacation package service and didn't realize we were getting the 2 bedroom family room. OMG. We had a full kitchen, washer, living room, private patio and the whole flat (if you will) to ourselves. It was really the icing on the cake of our trip.

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