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The Westin Excelsior, Rome

3.6 (100 reviews)
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Harrell B.

Excellent place to stay in Rome. This is an iconic grande dame hotel near the American Embassy. It is within walking distance of shopping and many restaurants.

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Shawn H.

Old world style. Not super close to anything noteworthy is a welcome relief in the overcrowded Rome center. Us embassy is next door and the rest of Rome is not far. Beds are cozy, rooms are spacious, and bathrooms ample. Service was friendly and helpful.

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Ray C.

Loved this hotel, we had a great suite compliments of my Marriott status. Better yet was the bar that we took advantage of every night. The bartenders were purist and did everything to make the perfect drink. I watch how much time they put into the Old Fashion and it paid off. I like seeing bartenders that put the work into making their drinks the best they can be.

Large rooms are really the one big draw at this disappointing hotel.
Brooke Y.

Visually stunning, the Westin Excelsior is a treat for the eyes but a frustration for the guests. On the positive side, the hotel amenities are impressive. Common areas are grand and the rooms are massive, some with impressive balconies and views. The gym is perfectly acceptable. But the service is slow, the food and drink massively overpriced, and the concierge ineffective (perfectly nice, but not particularly useful). I grew old trying to check in, watching time move backwards. Charging for WiFi after day 3 is just silly given the room costs and the fact that the Excelsior presents itself as a luxury accommodation. Room service and restaurant quality were well below average and massively over-priced. Roman taxis were on strike during our stay, so we turned to the concierge for travel assistance. They were perfectly nice but had no suggestions other than to simply cancel any plans that required ground transportation - like going to the airport to come home. Their bar and restaurant recommendations were disappointing to say the least.

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Hiro S.

It is a beautiful building - as soon as you walk in the lobby area, you are taken to part of its history. They upgraded my room to a lovely/spectacular suite with real antique furniture and balconies. Unlike some of the reviews, my experience was great. All the employees that I encountered - Bellman, Front Desk staff, Concierge, and Bartenders - they were all friendly and helpful. The front desk agents described all the benefits I would get and asked me how my trip was/has been, the bellman explained various facilities when he was escorting to the room, the concierge booked a nice neighborhood restaurant where tasty carbonara was served. The bar was also beautifully designed. I also liked the live piano play. It was a perfect way to finish a busy day while listening to soothing music. Too bad, my stay was only for a night. I'll definitely come back and hoping to stay longer next time!

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Large clean room with a comfortable bed. Service was very good. The room service pasta was better than many restaurants in the US.

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Good location, historic, clean, friendly staff. Our room had two twins, was huge and bathroom was amazing. Very nice breakfast buffet.

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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.

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

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!

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