Pros

  • Spacious, homey rooms, many with balconies
  • Large bathrooms with natural light
  • Free shuttle provided to tourist areas
  • Moderately priced, well-executed restaurant
  • Free Wi-Fi and free breakfast buffet
  • Pet-friendly
  • Massage services
  • Disocunted vouchers to nearby fitness center
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Cons

  • Surrounding area has limited shopping and dining options
  • Decor can feel slightly dated
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Bottom Line

The Duke Hotel is a 78-room upscale hotel in a calm, affluent residential area of Rome. Spacious rooms have plenty of natural light and flat-screen TVs, but decor falls a bit short of what one expects from a four-pearl property. The hotel is far from the tourist sights but offers a free shuttle service to the city center for guests. It’s more affordable than centrally located hotels in this pearl category, making it ideal for travelers looking to save by staying outside of the tourist action.

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Fitness Center
  • Internet
  • Pets Allowed

Oyster Hotel Review

The Duke Hotel

Scene

Classic, elegant, and calm, much like its surrounding neighborhood

The vibe of the Duke could be summed up in the same way you might describe the surrounding neighborhood: classic, elegant, and calm. True, some of the decor looks a bit dated, but there is a restaurant with well-executed food (albeit slightly pricey) as well as a bar area for guests. It attracts a range of guests, including romantic couples, young families, and business travelers.

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Location

On a quiet street in a sleepy, affluent residential area of Rome

The Duke Hotel is located on a side street in Parioli, an affluent residential area of Rome. The area is less bustling and has much less noise pollution than the nearby city center. The drawback to this is that there aren't a lot of shopping or dining options in the immediate vicinity (although the hotel offers guests a free shuttle to and from the city center). The Villa Borghese gardens and Galleria Borghese are about a 20-minute walk away.

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Rooms

Spacious, functional rooms, many with balconies

The room decor is a bit underwhelming for a four-pearl property; it's homey, with cheerful red or green fabrics, but not stylish and slightly dated. Still, the rooms are very spacious and flooded with natural light. They offer flat-screen TVs, balconies (in many), ample closet space (some even have walk-in wardrobes) and big bathrooms. Connecting rooms are available for families.

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Features

Free shuttles to the city center

The Duke offers free shuttles to and from the city center, every day from morning 'til late night, which is crucial given the hotel's location in a sleepy residential neighborhood. The shuttle isn't huge, though, so guests are advised to book in advance. The hotel restaurant serves modest but well-executed food, and the Polo Lounge Bar has comfy couches, a fireplace, and a colored glass dome in the ceiling. The free breakfast buffet includes cereals, meats, fruit, pastries, and even Prosecco. Though there is no fitness center, guests receive discounted vouchers (and free transportation) to one nearby.

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Oyster Hotel Review

The Duke Hotel

Scene

Classic, elegant, and calm, much like its surrounding neighborhood

The vibe of the Duke could be summed up in the same way you might describe the surrounding neighborhood: classic, elegant, and calm. True, some of the decor looks a bit dated, but there is a restaurant with well-executed food (albeit slightly pricey) as well as a bar area for guests. It attracts a range of guests, including romantic couples, young families, and business travelers.

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Location

On a quiet street in a sleepy, affluent residential area of Rome

The Duke Hotel is located on a side street in Parioli, an affluent residential area of Rome. The area is less bustling and has much less noise pollution than the nearby city center. The drawback to this is that there aren't a lot of shopping or dining options in the immediate vicinity (although the hotel offers guests a free shuttle to and from the city center). The Villa Borghese gardens and Galleria Borghese are about a 20-minute walk away.

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Rooms

Spacious, functional rooms, many with balconies

The room decor is a bit underwhelming for a four-pearl property; it's homey, with cheerful red or green fabrics, but not stylish and slightly dated. Still, the rooms are very spacious and flooded with natural light. They offer flat-screen TVs, balconies (in many), ample closet space (some even have walk-in wardrobes) and big bathrooms. Connecting rooms are available for families.

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Features

Free shuttles to the city center

The Duke offers free shuttles to and from the city center, every day from morning 'til late night, which is crucial given the hotel's location in a sleepy residential neighborhood. The shuttle isn't huge, though, so guests are advised to book in advance. The hotel restaurant serves modest but well-executed food, and the Polo Lounge Bar has comfy couches, a fireplace, and a colored glass dome in the ceiling. The free breakfast buffet includes cereals, meats, fruit, pastries, and even Prosecco. Though there is no fitness center, guests receive discounted vouchers (and free transportation) to one nearby.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Babysitting Services

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Business Center

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Fitness Center

  • Free Breakfast

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Mini Bar (with liquor)

  • Pets Allowed

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Swim-Up Bar

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