I would have given this place 4 stars except for the overpriced drinks at the rooftop bar. Check in - incredible staff and easy, fast check in. Official check in time is 2pm but they'll happily hold your bags. Great location - 25 min walk to Spanish Steps, delicious restaurants within 1-2 blocks and mini markets/souvenirs. Room - large King bed, fully stocked mini bar with water, Coke and alcohol. Large shampoo/conditioner/body wash in the bathrooms. Amenities - gym on the bottom floor with a treadmill, bike and elliptical machine and free weights. Roof top bar had a live singer. Drinks are overpriced and under poured. $10E for a small glass of wine or Prosecco. Complete rip off. Buy the wine or Prosecco in your room for less and bring it upstairs. Staff is so friendly and helpful. Location is a 5 min walk to the train station. read more

The Independent Hotel - Root top bar - Hotels Near Me - Rome, RM

The room as great. The bellman (Michael?) was so helpful. The front desk was super helpful and ordered us a breakfast box to go because I needed to leave before the breakfast service started. The location was so convenient to Roma Termini station. read more

Stayed here recently during my first trip to Rome. The hotel was modern and clean. The staff was very helpful and professional, working well with the language difference. Our favorite part was the rooftop restaurant where breakfast was served. The staff were so friendly and helpful. read more

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This is a cute boutique hotel in Rome very near the Termini station. My view from my room was the train station..lol. It has onlyone elevator and only big enough for 4 people tops. Rooms are nice and clean. They even have a nespresso machine for you. They have complimentary water daily which was great for making your espresso. They have a cute roof top dining area for the daily breakfast which was great and included in your stay. At night you they had an entertainer singing so it was great for drinks and conversation. Staff were all very nice and helpful. read more

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This hotel is on my top list of all time hotels I've ever stayed at. At the time of my stay, the Delta Covid variant was new and spreading fast and Italy required citizens to have green passes (a QR code) as proof of vaccination, however, Americans were allowed to show their vaccination cards as proof. Covid safety is a top concern for Italy so it's possible some of my experiences could be different than most will have later on. My daughter and I have only traveled to English and Spanish speaking only countries so this was our first trip where we would not know the country's primary spoken language. The staff does speak fluent English and will help you when you have questions about your trip outside of the hotel. They are very welcoming! They stand to greet their guest. To the owner of this hotel, if you are reading this, I can say this with all seriousness, give them all raises. I plan to do more wonderful reviews because of your staff. Check in was quick! Our flight arrived in early AM and they were able to get us in our room with some free upgrades by noon. I expected a small room and what I got was well above my expectations. The shower and bathtub are large with plenty of hot water. The hotel did have a hair dryer and they provided little shampoos, conditioners, lotion and soaps like most hotels do. They had a magnifying mirror mounted to the wall, which seems like a small detail, but for those of us who have a hard time seeing to apply our eyeliners and mascaras its a detail worthy of mentioning. Our room was on the side of a street. Noise was not an issue. The view was nice. The room offered a mini fridge stocked with waters and alcohol, a cappuccino machine, large flat screen TV ( we never turned on. But it's there) plenty of pillows, luggage rack, table, sofa for sitting, a safe, plenty of closet space and chairs. The photos on the walls were great too! I will say the room lacked space to put away my folded items. Breakfast is lovely. If you're expecting a southern pancakes with waffles buffet this is not what they eat in Italy and you probably won't find a place that serves this type of food. The hotel's breakfast featured a barista to make your Cappuccinos and all other delectable coffees and teas. They served toast with fruit spreads, eggs, yogurt, bacon, juice and some pastries. This is currently not the type of buffet where everyone grabs a plate and gets in line. Guest sit down and wait until it's their turn to be served. Covid related service? I'm not sure, but it was pleasant either way. The breakfast is served on the 8th floor, or roof top. In the evening, the roof top turns into a quaint bar of sorts. This is where you can go to grab some adult beverages or sit and enjoy the views of the city. What I loved most about the roof top, its a SAFE place for your young ADULT daughter to have an adult beverage so mom can go to bed and not have to worry about their daughter's safety. Location, location, location!!! The location is perfect. The train and bus stations are around the corner AND it's right next to the place you need to go for a free rapid Covid test, if America is still requiring them to enter the country. It opens at 8am, but start lining up around 7 am. It took us a good 3 hrs to have our results in hand. This isn't just any train station. This is the main train station. The one with shopping, not great, but nonetheless it's there. Download the Trenitalia app and you're all set! You can easily get to the Vatican and to and from the airport in about 20 mins for about a $1 per person. The trains are climate controlled and clean. Lots of seats. I'll wrap this up. I LOVED this hotel. The staff, the clean and quiet rooms and the location make this a complete win! read more

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Wonderful hotel within a short walk of both the main train station that connects to both the DaVinci airport and the rest of the metro system. In the opposite direction, it's within walking distance of the Trevi fountains and the Pantheon. My stay was during October 2018. The rooms are small but fine for two people without much luggage. I was surprised at how much security there was - at least 3 locked doors between the outside world and our room. That's comforting because there are physical keys rather than key cards. The accomodations were really comfortable and stylish. The bathroom was a bit cramped - definitely can't get ready while another person is in there. I had no idea how to use the bidet as it was a little different than the ones I've seen back in the US. Service is fantastic and friendly and the Wi-Fi is free and a decent speed. There is also a discount if you stay again within 6 months. If I were to go to Rome again, I'd stay here again. read more

The Independent Hotel - Room #113 bedroom. 10/18/2018 - Hotels Near Me - Rome, RM

This is a hotel I stayed at 1 night for ease to the train station to get to the airport the night before my flight home. For that reason it's 4 stars. Otherwise I wouldn't choose this location if I were staying in Rome long term. The hotel is clean and the room I had was modern and had a balcony with a nice view. The rooftop bar also used for breakfast in the morning was a nice perk. The breakfast was below the standards I had at my previous hotels. It perfectly reasonable. For me this is probably a 3.5 stars no complaints but nothing super impressive. Again great if you want to be near the train station but otherwise there are areas in the city I would prefer to stay. There is a very nice restaurant option 1-2 blocks away called Culinaria also fun to check out eatily also a few blocks a way. read more

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As first-time visitors of Rome, we thought this hotel was in a great location near Roma Termini with easy access to the Metro. The stop for the bus shuttle to/from the airport also made it very convenient. The hotel staff was very friendly & helpful, particularly Juan Carlos & Luca, who were exceptional servers during the morning breakfast. If you're used to small city living with smart & modern aesthetics (think Manhattan or Tokyo) you won't mind the small & narrow feel of the hotel and rooms. read more

The location is so convenient as it's only a couple blocks from the train station. The staff was friendly and helpful. The condo was beautiful inside with a great amount of space and a beautiful view. I wish I had planned to be there longer. My cousins were planning a trip and I've already recommended this place to them. If it's good enough for me and my family then I'd recommend it to anyone! read more

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PERFECT. I've stayed in a lot of hotels for my short 22 years...the Bellagio in Las Vegas being 2nd best to the Independent Hotel. Why?! Why would the best hotel in Las Vegas hold a candle to this hotel...well SERVICE. That's why. This hotel had IMPECCABLE service, in fact, it's probably among the best service I've ever received in my entire life. From giving me a portable International phone with a WiFi hotspot to take everywhere that i went (even when i left the hotel), free hotel room upgrade when i returned in the middle of the night a week later to fly out the next morning, calling several cabs (actually really, a lot of them), making reservations, finding better restaurants for me when others were booked, a FANTASTIC bartender that was very accommodating and creative (and had my new favorite liquor - Purity Vodka)...the list goes on...and on...and on. I couldn't recommend this hotel HIGHLY ENOUGH 12/10 stars - highly recommend. If a friend or myself ever come back to Rome (high probability) - the Independent Hotel would be the only hotel I'd stay at. read more

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I was in Rome earlier this week and stayed at The Independent Hotel. I wanted a location that was going to be convenient and this seemed like a really great option. I have to say the hotel was 5 stars all around! We arrived early in the morning after our flight and weren't expecting our room to be ready, but we were pleasantly surprised that it was! The front desk staff was so incredibly sweet and helpful. They told us all about the hotel, tips on where to go/what to do, and even two comp drinks at their bar on the roof. They even filled us in on some of the entertainment they had planned for their guests. The room was spacious, clean, and very comfortable. Absolutely nothing to complain about! Breakfast was included with our room which we thoroughly enjoyed. It was a lavish spread including eggs, an assortment of bread, salad, soup, cereal, fresh juices, and much more! Oh and fantastic views of Rome from the roof top restaurant where breakfast is served - a wonderful way to get the day started. The hotel is really great in general, but what really blew me away is that they go the extra mile to ensure their guests are comfortable - and that everything is convenient for them. For example, the day we were checking out, we had to leave the hotel by 6:30am to catch our flight. We happen to mention this to one of the waiters at breakfast when he said see you tomorrow. He said since we are leaving before breakfast starts, the hotel would prepare a to-go breakfast box for us so that we'd have something to eat before heading to the airport. How sweet! And no extra charge for this. Another thing that I really liked about this hotel is that your room comes with a local cell phone. You can use it to make calls for free locally as well as to several other countries. You can take it out and about with you to have internet access, just like you would on a smartphone at home - all for no additional charge! A hotel I stayed at in London a few months ago offered the same service - it's so convenient to have! Now, the best part is the location! The hotel is very close to the Termini station which is a hub to get around just about anywhere. Whether you're traveling to another city for a day trip, need to get on a local bus, or need to get on a tour bus - it's all within a 5-7 minute walk. There's also a ton of great restaurants and shops close by, in addition to the restaurant/bar on the hotel's rooftop. read more

Great staff. Every single person was so helpful and pleasant here, but respected your privacy. I really enjoyed breakfast. A good mix of everything including rice and grilled veggies! Breakfast was in their beautiful rooftop restaurant and is free with hotel stay. I also enjoyed one evening listening to live music in their rooftop restaurant. I didn't have the dinner - we ate somewhere else first - but did have drinks and dessert. I believe they have live music every other night. This is a great addition IMO and sets it apart from other hotels. The hotel is close to termini station and many busses, which you want to be to get around Rome read more

Had a great time at The Independant. From the moment we arrived the staff was amazing. Super clean property, wonderful staff and so accommodating. We plan to come back next year and stay here again. read more

Breakfast buffet was fantastic. Soup was delicious and the selections were great for families with kids. Coffee machine was to die for. They offered umbrellas as well when it rained and want you still in Rome around town. Room was very spacious considering we are in Italy read more

We would highly recommend both this hotel and the Hotel Tribune run by the same parent company Mag Hotels. When we arrived in Rome early in the morning and our room was not available, the staff immediately relocated us to the Hotel Tribune so we could start our day right away. We split our stay between the 2 hotels and both were incredibly comfortable, in great locations and with great breakfasts.The staff was so nice and helpful. We would definitely return to either of these hotels and would try the same company in other cities. read more

The Independent Hotel was by far our favorite hotel we stayed at during our time in Italy. We actually stayed here two separate times, and both times were wowed with the rooms and excellent service. The first room we had was HUGE, modern, clean - with a nice couch too. We appreciated all of the extra space, since many hotels in Italy can be quite cramped. The second room we stayed in was a bit smaller but just as nice, and had a gorgeous balcony overlooking the city. The staff also left us a bottle of wine and personalized note - a truly classy touch that made us feel welcomed and valued! Each time we asked for help at the front desk, the staff was professional and polite. The breakfast on the rooftop was a really cool experience, and the food offering was high quality. All in all, my hubby and I agreed we wished we could have spent more time at The Independent Hotel, since it was the best one we experienced during our time in Italy. No other hotel we stayed at matched its design, cleanliness, and quality of service. They really make each guest feel welcomed and appreciated. Somebody over there is an amazing manager! Would highly recommend and would definitely stay again. read more

The Independent Hotel - The staff left us this bottle of wine and note - what a nice touch! - Hotels Near Me - Rome, RM

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Excellent staff, rooms, and breakfast. This place could not be ran any better. Definitely worth staying at in Rome. The manager is doing great job, as well as the server Juan Carlos. These two individuals really made the stay that much more enjoyable. A+ read more

Absolutely superb. Worth every penny. The staff went above and beyond. Even scouring the trash for my receipts!! The breakfast was astounding and I will miss everything about this place!! From the food to the aperitifs to the international cell phone hat saved our butts several times, we can't wait to come back. Thank you! read more

We really enjoyed our stay here. They have a very nice free breakfast in the morning on the top floor of the hotel. You get an incredible view of Rome and you can eat outside if you wish. The rooms are modern, the king-sized beds are comfortable, and they even have a pillow menu. There is an espresso machine and a tea kettle in the room. Our room had a large soaking tub and a rain shower. read more

This hotel was great! My wife and I stayed here for 4 nights at the beginning of our honeymoon, and 1 night at the very end. Both stays were fantastic. The staff was friendly and helpful, and we were upgraded to nicer rooms for both of our stays. Our rooms were clean and spacious. The breakfast each morning at the rooftop bar was delicious and a highlight to our trip. We look forward to staying here again on our next venture to Rome! read more