The hotel is close to a train station, but we needed to make a connection at the Termini station to get there. The hotel is easy to miss because it has a small entrance. We arrived around noon to hopefully be able to get into our room a little early, but it was packed. We dropped our bags off at the front desk, which we were hesitant to do at first because there were bags scattered all throughout the lobby. We weren't sure how they would remember which bags were ours because they didn't give us a tag or anything but they did remember so props to them. We returned back at 2 pm to check in and our room still wasn't ready so they had us wait in the lobby for a bit. We checked into our room and they brought our bags up after. The elevator is super small. We were traveling with four suitcases and that plus one person is all that could comfortably fit in the elevator. The rooms are small too. We were previously in a separate part of Italy and this hotel was small with 5/6 rooms per floor. Wifi isn't any good unless you're in the lobby. On the plus side, the beds were softer and more American friendly. They also had a free mini bar in the room. The breakfast area had a good variety and the service for drinks was spectacular. They also let us use the microwave to heat up our leftovers in the evening. read more

We stayed here on the Luxury Suite side for three nights in October 2024 And Hotel Stendahl, was not our first choice due to a booking error, Yet Exceeded our expectations Excellent location close to so many famous sites within walking distance. Clean. Spacious double executive room with plenty of windows Excellent, superb breakfast buffet with so many great hot and cold choices Super comfortable bedding. Courteous staff. Would stay again. read more

Stayed here for two nights (Saturday, Sunday). The staff were nice enough when we checked in, but the room ("Superior Double Room") was comedically tiny! Reminded me of a dorm room, where the bed took up about 80% of the space. There was barely enough room to maneuver around the bed, and there was no place to store our luggage, as there was no closet or drawer space anywhere in the room. The one saving grace was that the AC worked pretty well since the room was so small, and we were there during some warm days. The elevator was also comedically small, so it takes several trips to get your luggage up and down again. The included breakfast was extremely good, and was the highlight of the entire experience! There is a wide spread of breads, pastries, cheese, ham, quiche, eggs, bacon, and more! The coffee was pretty terrible though, so if you're a big coffee person you will probably need to get coffee elsewhere -- luckily there are many options nearby. It truly is a shame the room was so small. I suppose it could be argued it was our fault for not paying for a more expensive room, but it really seems like there isn't enough information on the website to get an accurate idea of how big or small the rooms might be. Oh well. If you plan to stay here, make sure you get a luxury suite, I guess! read more

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We were in the Luxury Suites part of the hotel and it felt like more of an apartment than a hotel room. It was easy to access and we had complementary breakfast on the 5th floor. The breakfast was wonderful and had so many options (even gluten free bread). It rained one day we were there and they put out complementary umbrellas we could use. They refilled our mini fridge with complementary drinks daily and refreshed our room. Our bathroom was so nice complete with a towel warmer. We would stay here again. The location was perfect and there were a lot of restaurant locations close by. read more

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This review is from a first time traveler to Rome. We booked this trip through Costco and Hotel Stendhal was the hotel that was assigned. Our entire family was impressed with the accommodations for this hotel. We stayed in the middle of August, and it was really warm outside, so it was nice to be able to head back to the hotel during peak heat hours and relax in the air conditioning. The breakfast was great! There was a great selection of food and beverages. The staff during breakfast were very attentive. Housekeeping did a great job with our room and we were able to look forward to a clean room every single day of our stay with a restock of non-alcoholic beverages in the mini fridge. The person at the front desk, Lucius, was the most helpful of all. He was able to give us recommendations on where to go visit around Rome. He was very knowledgeable and friendly and did not mind that I practiced my Italian with him. Lucius provided EXCELLENT customer service. Overall, I would definitely stay here again and recommend others to stay here. The hotel is in the heart of Rome and really close to some of the major landmarks in Rome. 10 out of 10 hotel. read more

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This is a very unique place to stay. They have a set time frame for checkin that was not a problem for us. They were very courteous and accommodating and help us with money exchange where the bank wouldn't. They are a bit hard to find and there are stairs to walk up with a railing. (I have mobility issues). The room was clean and spacious and very comfortable beds. Breakfast was prepackaged but adequate. The guest house is centrally located and within walking distance of the cruise port. We would stay there again. read more

Hotel Stendal is located at heart of Rome. Luxary Suite has its own Perk: 3 courses breakfast! Best of all, it has host Calogero! Calogero,Calogero, Calogero, the breakfast one man show! He is so friendly hospitality that we rank him as one of the shining moments of this Rome trip. We stayed in Rome 7 days 6 nights, we had 6 breakfasts! Every day is a great day to begin with. Make sure you book the luxary suite so that you are entitled this breakfast service: wonderful three corses breakfast + Calogero! For Calogero, I'd like to fly back to Rome, just for his breakfast! Bob from New York Calogero: Please write me an email. The email address you wrote to me, somehow does not work! we'd like to send you the pictures we took together! read more

Stendhal was good, but should have been better. It was a nice room in a nice building (as well as nice service and a nice buffet breakfast), and the hotel is just down the black from the top of the Spanish Steps, which was nice to walk up and down. But given that they bill themselves as luxury suites, it was an unfortunate surprise to be walked out of the hotel to an annex around the corner. Instead of a luxury suite, we were given a mid-level room. While they promised a free mini-bar, it was only water and soda. It felt like bait and switch. read more

Got a classic room in the hotel's second floor facing the street. Shockingly, it wasn't loud; the room is sound proofed very well. But, the weird, musty smell in the room that greeted us and stayed with us throughout our stay was a constant reminder that the room and hotel needed updating. Cons: bed is not very comfortable and had obvious indentations and grooves from use over time. Bedding was also cheap and scratchy. Hairdryer looks like something in the 90's where you have to keep the button down with your finger in order for it to remain on. Shower head leaks and has water build up. Breakfast was subpar compared to the variety we had in Spain; consists of store bought bread and pastries, tasteless scrambled eggs, and tomatoes. Pros: quiet, less patrons. Location was central to attractions, transport and food. Older style and has some charm. Conclusion: really a "decent" place to rest your head so you can be about the following day site seeing. Definitely not "4 stars" by any means, so don't expect ANYTHING close to spa comfort or luxury. read more

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This hotel is in the perfect location, impeccable service, very friendly and always available staff. The hotel has two types of rooms, all very comfortable and clean, more modern and spacious those of the new area. Breakfast with excellent choice and quality. I would absolutely recommend this hotel read more

TLDR: This hotel is a scammer!! They trap people by nice location but ended up sending guests to another worse location hotel!!!! and my case is not the first time. They intentionally do overbooking! Their ignorant manager will not reply your e-mail. --------------------------------------------- I booked a room via expedia for 1 night at Hotel Stendhal, Rome. The status was successfully Booked. But when I arrived the Stendhal hotel, the receptionist said there was a mistake with the reservation and he transferred me to the Mascagni hotel which is not what I paid for. He said the new hotel is just a block away and the room I got is nicer but I didn't need nicer room. All I need when I booked the Stendhal hotel was good location.  It turned out that the hotel I was transferred to is farther from Trevi fountain, Spanish steps etc. I needed double time for transportation and I couldn't even walk from the hotel to many attractions as planned anymore. Also, the new hotel entrance is not convenient and we felt unsafe. Besides worse location, I had to waste the time at reception and to waste time to go to the hotel they provided. (They provided Taxi. They said the new hotel is just a block away but it ended up 10 min by Taxi!! See how far??) Since I had just a short time in Rome, my schedule was already tight. This incident significantly affected my trip!! I couldn't even go to the colosseum before their last entry because of this incident.  At first, I didn't want to accept the new room/new hotel. I requested a refund immediately but the receptionist said he couldn't do anything since I had already paid via expedia. Even I didn't accept the new room, he couldn't do a refund for me and I needed to contact Expedia and hotel myself. (How come I could call expedia USA myself when traveling in Italy??? Who is gonna pay international call fee for me??) I feel like it's some kind of scammer. The hotel should tell us in advance. The hotel didn't even give me a proper choice to deny the new room. (They gave us unfair choices: accept worse location hotel room or not accept and no refund!!!!) The receptionist said all I can do was to contact the hotel via the hotel e-mail and just ask for refund later. After the trip, I sent the e-mail to hotel and the worse nightmare had began here!! because I never got any reply from the hotel!! So, I called Expedia for help. Expedia helped me by sending refund request to the hotel and called the hotel. (What nonsense is..Expedia said they need hotel manager's signature to complete the refund. It's not what the hotel staff said!! He said Expedia will do a refund for me, while hotel didnt have a right to do. Such a nonsense because no scammer in the world will give money back to victim) Expedia staff also states that this hotel has no right to relocate any guests without telling Expedia in advance (this hotel never care to tell!) However, Expedia tried calling the hotel for 8-10 times in 2 weeks (and sent many e-mail) but the hotel manager couldn't be reached for all 8-10 times and never replied any e-mail. His excuses for his absence is ranging from vacation to sickness. After 2 weeks of trying to call the hotel, the hotel finally replied back to Expedia to say that they will not give me a refund!!! Because they already offered better room at another hotel!!! (Which I rejected at the first place but they didn't give me a refund at that time and told me to accept the room and then I should ask for refund from Expedia later!!!) The end of this story is that I didn't get a refund from the hotel that ruined my Rome trip and this hotel continued trapping other people!! So, I warn you who read this review. Please don't book this hotel because you will end up wasting your time and being relocated to another worse location hotel!! and you will have to deal with ignorant manager/staff. I hope this is not the real end of the story because I already told Expedia to investigate this hotel about their intentional overbooking case by sending them all reviews that mentioned about overbooking case (I found more than 20 cases on Expedia and Trip Advisor. I really wish to read the reviews before booking this hotel) Btw, this hotel still never reply my e-mail. They couldn't be careless!! read more

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This was a nice hotel in a great location in Rome. I found the staff to be gracious and accomodating. I would especially like to extend a personal thank you to Valerio. He made our stay in Rome extra special. He went above and beyond our expectations. The rooms were nicely appointed. They were small but typical size for European rooms. The breakfast offered an assorttment of pastries, juices, cereal, fruit, yogurt, eggs, cheeses, meats, coffee and tea. The only negative was the air conditioning was broken. The hotel offered us a fan. Our stay was in May so it wasn't unbearably hot but a little warm. With the window open and using the fan it was ok. read more

Great location,between Fontana de trevi and Spanish steps,just in the corner of "Piazza barberini"....upscale neighborhood,with great restaurants and fine design boutiques! Free WiFi,staff extremely helpful,nice breakfast.... Down side....room side and shower... Way to small for a "large frame " couple...LOL If you really come to this exciting city to enjoy most of you time out and like the convenience to stay in a walk distance great area... Considered this option! I hope this info could help you in a close future! read more

My review comes from the point of view of a first-time visitor to Rome. Found the Hotel Stendhal at Costco Travel that has done a pretty good job in the past of vetting quality lodgings, so was expecting a great experience And a great experience I was able to find, Location. Admittedly, central Rome is not a big place. But this hotel, off of Piazza Barberini, seems to be right smack in the middle of it all. The Piazza is a tourist site in and of itself - its nice to wake-up with a Roman fountain just outside your door. There are literally dozens of restaurant just outside your door featuring all kinds of cuisine. Major tourist sites like the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain are within 10 minutes walk from the front door. If you're willing to walk further, the Roman Forum and Colloseum are within reach. The Vatican was less than a 10 Euro ride one-way by cab. If touring, staying at Stendhal effectively makes your vacation longer as there is almost no transit time to erode your fun time. Stendhal, is, however, very much a boutique hotel. The rooms are not big and wont fit much more than a couple - and even then you would be crowded. If you pack heavier than most, your bags wont fit in the same elevator as you. There are no real services in the hotel outside a basic breakfast and a hotel attendant. If your preference is a 200-300 sq ft American style hotel room with a large selection restaurant and bar, this isn't the place to book. But all in all, the limitations of the hotel is part of the charm. After all, I didn't come to Rome to have the same experience I would on a trip to Chicago. Staying at Stendhal was as much a part of the holiday as it was wandering around the cobblestoned streets in an ancient city. read more

This hotel is in a great central location. The property is modern and it feels like a little apartment building. The rooms we're extremely clean and comfortable. The staff was all wonderful. The breakfast was diverse and very tasty. The staff we're all extremely helpful and gave excellent dinner recommendations. There is a small bar in the lobby and the bartender was not only a pleasure, but extremely knowledgeable as well. He really added to the Ambiance of the property. I would absolutely recommend this hotel if you'd like something in the center of things, and would like to enhance your Romo experience! read more

Was super excited to stay here because of its location, history and (great) continental breakfast, but got there, checked in, and discovered a (very small, though not unusually so for Europe) room that smelled bad, and was HOT. Rome was about 90 degrees while we were in town, and our room averaged 88 because the desk manager said the air conditioning was broken, and sorry, there wasn't anything they could do. They did send a small fan up, but the rest of the trip was spent trying to avoid having to go back to the room. They also made two dinner recommendations--one a decent pizza place, and the other of the scam variety in which they get a kickback as the place tries to roll American tourists. Would not stay here again. Giving an extra star because of the quality of the breakfast/friendly bartending staff. read more

We didn't have the same results as some of the reviews here. We did upgrade once we got to the hotel, it wasn't much and the room was very nice. The room was actually bigger than what we are use to getting when we come to Rome. Hotel isn't a 5 start hotel, they dont claim to be but youre not paying for a 5 star. The Staff is their biggest asset, they where incredible, friendly and very helpful. I always felt at home here. I would honestly rate their staff 5 stars. From the many Marco's (they had many), to the two woman serving breakfast, we want to thank you. You made our 10th time to Rome enjoyable and made us feel at home. I do think the game ball goes to Calogero, who was a gentleman and very helpful and he seemed to be around every time we needed something. We were there 4 days. I would definitely come back and also would recommend to others. Im sure they have had some problems as most hotels do but it seems to me they would rectify as quickly as possible. read more

This is a nice hotel. The rooms are small, as are most in Rome. The bathroom in our room was really nice. The bed was the usual European firm bed. I really would like a softer mattress, but I'm not going to get one. Sigh. The lounge on the first floor was really lovely. We enjoyed having snacks and drinks down there. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Overall, I would highly recommend this place. One thing to note, the rooms face the street, so if you are a light sleeper, bring ear plugs. read more

What a lovely hotel in the heart of Rome. The concierge is always very friendly. The rooms are updated and clean, as well as the bathroom. There is a free breakfast buffet (not a huge selection but ok) and free wifi in the rooms. The people working here are very attentive. Would recommend this hotel to anyone traveling to Rome. read more

Read reviews that said this hotel was noisy, but ours was pretty quiet. We were in an interior room so, not sure about the others. Room is small but apparently many are in Rome... Interesting to note they had two desks/workstations and lots of outlets! The shower was awesome! The rooms are cozy, the breakfast looked pretty good for free, but we had plans elsewhere so did not try. Pretty close to everything except the Vatican which is more like a 40 min walk. Customer service was average, not bad... Firm beds which I like, the sheets were arguably in need of improvement (softer). Good decor and nice wine bar right across the street. Fast free wifi and Internet downstairs. All in all a fair price for a hotel of this rating in Rome. read more

We stayed at the Stendhal for a week this November. It is a lovely boutique hotel in arguably the best location in Rome. The rooms are small, as are most hotel rooms in Rome, but they have lovely updated bathrooms, lots of convenient outlets, and, free WIFI. The staff were without exception extremely nice and helpful. The breakfast was not sumptuous, but the scrambled eggs were fresh and there was fruit and yogurt and croissants. We will stay here again when we return to Rome. read more

I would have rated this hotel higher but I came with greater expectations. The reviews have been great but the experience was mediocre. The rooms are unexpectedly small. There is only one elevator and we waited over 10 minutes this morning just to bring our luggage down. The reviews spoke highly of the breakfast here but it was quite lacking. Our first day, we came down thirty minutes before closing time for the breakfast and they ran out of bread. So the next time, we came at 9am and they still ran out of bread - that's 1.5 hours before breakfast is to end. What do they give you when they run out of bread, you ask? It looked like a processed hot dog bun. However, the staff here was very friendly and attentive for the most part. For the price we spent at this hotel, we simply expected more. read more

Val was the best part about this hotel. He is a very kind, hospitable, and helpful man who works at the hotel. He helped us find directions, gave wonderful recommendations, and went above any beyond to make sure that we all had the best stay we could possibly have. The front desk was mediocre at best so this hotel is so lucky to have Val. Rooms are clean and small. read more