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    River Palace Hotel

    4.0 (40 reviews)
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    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 AM (Next day)

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    April V.

    This hotel lobby is authentically pleasing to eye and the beautiful art works are also captivating. The hotel is close to a few beautiful attractions and there are also 2 supermarkets nearby. The hotel room was on the smaller side, but clean. The elevator is very OLD and ddnt work majority of the time so we used the stairs, suitcase and all. The elevator can only fit 2 people, with big luggages maybe 1 person at a time. Customer service is dry, don't look for it. While staffs were not rude they weren't pleasant and welcoming either. Overall 2 out 10.

    Nice soft pillows (there's a harder one in the closet of you prefer that).
    Matthew M.

    We checked into the River Palace Hotel in Rome for a short two nights. Upon check in the staff was very friendly, and helped us with a map to plan a night walk around to the Castel Sant'Angelo, Piazza Navona, Pantheon & Trevi Fountain! It was quite a bit of walking, but so worth it and all are beautiful at night. The room was fairly nice with very soft pillows on the bed. If you like a harder pillow there should be an extra in the closet. TV is a little difficult to use, but there's a whole manual on how to do it next to the bed side. One of my favorite parts of the hotel was their nice and long happy hour in the lobby. From 5pm-10pm they have a large spread of appetizers and snacks that are complimentary as long as you buy a drink. We sat here and ran up a tab after a very long day consisting of two tours between the Vatican City and Colosseum. They also provided a very nice spread for the complimentary breakfast buffet from 6am-10am. Wet made sure to take advantage of this every morning. We have been so pleased with the service provided in Italy so far, and the River Place holds their own in this category!

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    Jacinda L.

    My friends and I stayed here for 3 nights during our trip to Rome. We had a great experience. At first I was a bit skeptical because it is located in a smaller alleyway with graffiti seen on the walls, however we felt safe the entirety of our stay. It was pretty quiet, however we did hear the light rail right outside our room at times. We stayed in a jr. Suite which includes a queen bed and a single. One thing to note however is that you will need to climb a set of narrow spiral steps to get to the area where the queen bed is. The TV is in the upper area as well. I wouldn't recommend for elderly or young children for this reason. I'm not sure how the other rooms are set up though, so it may be worth looking into the type of room you will be getting if you have any concerns. There is an emergency pull in the shower so if u see a string dangling, that is not a light as one of my friends found out the hard way ;). Location is pretty good within walking distance from the subway, btw subway system is easy to use around Rome. My favorite part was the continental breakfast and the cappuccinos made to order. I expected the sad continental breakfast we get at mediocre hotels in the States, but I was impressed with the food display. Looking back at all the different hotels we stayed, this was by far the most pleasant (although considering the other 2 places I'm not sure thats saying much). It was one of those places I appreciated even more after the fact. Happy hour everyday was a plus with affordable drinks and free appetizer style food, our theory is that they are made with leftover breakfast...but hey free food is free food and we didn't get sick. The place was very clean and the cleaning staff would always leave a card with the weather and some jelly candies to enjoy. Etro toiletries provided in the room, which I really liked, and slippers provided. The one complaint I have is the smell of the detergent used for towels and robe, maybe its bleach? But the other hotels had the same almost sour smell (I'm very sensitive though). There was a daily charge we had to pay during checkout, like the commonly seen resort fee. I want to say it was something like €25/night?If you are physically healthy and planning a trip to Rome, I definitely recommend staying here.

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    We had a long trip, 9 1/2 hrs from LAX to Paris, a long layover and 2 hr flight to Rome plus driving time.

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    DoubleTree by Hilton Rome Monti - Guest room

    DoubleTree by Hilton Rome Monti

    (23 reviews)

    Termini, Centro Storico

    This has been my preferred hotel in Rome lately - have stayed here 4 times in the last 5 months…read more It's clean, modern and the location is good, with close proximity to all of the sights in the city, as well as the main train station (Roma Termini). Breakfast is included if you're a Hilton gold member or higher, and has a great selection of items. Some of the rooms include a terrace, which is a great feature when the weather is nice.

    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.

    Hotel Santa Maria - Courtyard

    Hotel Santa Maria

    (30 reviews)

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    Trastevere

    Our favorite hotel in Rome. Charming, perfectly located, friendly staff, absolutely nothing to…read morecomplain about and everything to love. We've stayed there three times in the last 9 years and will again.

    This place and it's staff are amazing. This was my first trip to Rome and I was so excited to go…read morebut unfortunately my first morning I had a medical emergency and had to go to the hospital. The hotel called an ambulance which took me to the closest hospital and Armando from the staff walked to the hospital with my wife and daughter and accompanied them for over an hour helping to communicate with hospital personnel and didn't leave until he knew I was being cared for. After my hospital visit was over and we went back to the hotel the staff helped translate my order and prescriptions. They were so helpful with everything else. They gave us a very good walking map of Rome with highlighted routes, a list of restaurants that they recommended and we were not disappointed in any that we went to, they scheduled taxi pickups, had umbrellas for the rain a great breakfast with awesome cappuccino and lattes and a happy hour. The rooms are comfy and very clean, the shower water flow is unreal ( felt like I was standing under a water fall). The staff at this place and I mean every one of them made me feel so welcomed and went above and beyond to help us with our needs. If I ever make it back Rome this is the only place I want to stay!

    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!

    The Inn at the Forum is incomparable... not to be missed. We had a fantastic stay there in June…read moreof 2025. Our room with adjacent garden was memorable - filled with charm and every amenity. An archeological site under the hotel provides an amazing reception area. The staff is gracious and excellent at what they do. Breakfast was wonderful. The location next to the forum was magical..... with views overlooking the forum... truly beautiful at night. I could not say enough good things about this hotel

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