Pros
- Near the Coliseum
- In a quiet neighborhood close to many attractions
- Atmospheric rooms come with modern conveniences
- Full free breakfast
- Small business center on-site
- Cocktails and wine served in the lobby bar
- Room service available
- Free Wi-Fi
Cons
- Shuttle service requires a fee
- No full restaurant
- Rooms are dark and only have showers
- Room service has limited hours
Bottom Line
The 13-room, mid-range Hotel Romance is housed in an 1880s mansion located in Rome's quiet Celio neighborhood, close to the Coliseum, within walking distance of many sights, bars, restaurants, and public transportation options. Most rooms are small and decorated in an ornate Baroque style, with all the requisite modern conveniences, including mini-fridges, air conditioning, and tiny flat-screen TVs. However, some rooms are dark and all only have showers. Breakfast is included, and there is a bar in the lobby, but no full restaurant -- although room service is available. There's a small business center, and concierge services are available, but shuttle service costs extra.
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Amenities
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Scene
Historic hotel with friendly atmosphere and over-the-top, gilded Baroque style
The Hotel Romance is housed in an 1880s mansion and decorated in a gaudy Baroque style; the small size and helpful staff lend to the welcoming, friendly atmosphere. The red-carpeted entrance is decorated with statues and an ornate chandelier, while the small lobby is full to the brim with gilded and red antique-style furniture. Tables, arches, and lots of colorful tapestries and artwork decorate the area as well, as does a flat-screen TV. The similarly opulent lobby bar has a red granite counter, as well as gold-framed art pieces, red rugs, and gold and red tufted chairs. The small breakfast room follows the same design, with over-the-top (bordering on kitschy) Baroque-style gold chairs, gilded chandeliers and art frames, and red tablecloths.
Location
In the quiet Celio neighborhood, next to the Coliseum
The Hotel Romance is located just east of Rome's city center, just beyond the Coliseum, in the quiet and little-trafficked neighborhood of Celio. In addition to the Colosseum, the Circo Massimo, Basilica di San Giovanni, Arch of Constantine, and the Forum are all within walking distance. The San Clemente Basilica, Golden House of Nero, Villa Celimontana, and plenty of dining, drinking, and public transit options are only marginally further. Both Ciampino and Leonardo da Vinci Airports are a 25-minute drive away.
Rooms
Baroque-inspired and comfortable, with hardwood floors and all the requisite modern conveniences
Rooms at the Hotel Romance come in a wide range of sizes, and all are decorated in a similar, Baroque-inspired style, with gold or red wallpaper, antique-style bedspreads, hardwood floors, gilded light fixtures, and gilded headboards with tufted gray fabric. Gilded chairs provide extra seating, and rooms come with safes, mini-fridges, and small flat-screen TVs. All rooms have air-conditioning. Despite the atmosphere, most rooms are rather small and dark. The modern bathrooms have tan tiled floors, gray tiled walls, and gilded mirrors, as well as heated towel racks, hairdryers, and White branded toiletries. Some bathrooms are small though, and all only have showers.
Features
Extensive free breakfast, lobby bar, business center, and free Wi-Fi
Breakfast is included in all rates at the Hotel Romance, and includes coffee, fruit, bread, yogurt, pastries, meats, cereal, and cheeses. A bar/lounge in the lobby serves cocktails and wine, and room service is available, although there's no full restaurant. There's also a small business center, and the 24-hour front desk offers concierge services. Note that room service has limited hours and the shuttle service costs extra.
Scene
Historic hotel with friendly atmosphere and over-the-top, gilded Baroque style
The Hotel Romance is housed in an 1880s mansion and decorated in a gaudy Baroque style; the small size and helpful staff lend to the welcoming, friendly atmosphere. The red-carpeted entrance is decorated with statues and an ornate chandelier, while the small lobby is full to the brim with gilded and red antique-style furniture. Tables, arches, and lots of colorful tapestries and artwork decorate the area as well, as does a flat-screen TV. The similarly opulent lobby bar has a red granite counter, as well as gold-framed art pieces, red rugs, and gold and red tufted chairs. The small breakfast room follows the same design, with over-the-top (bordering on kitschy) Baroque-style gold chairs, gilded chandeliers and art frames, and red tablecloths.
Location
In the quiet Celio neighborhood, next to the Coliseum
The Hotel Romance is located just east of Rome's city center, just beyond the Coliseum, in the quiet and little-trafficked neighborhood of Celio. In addition to the Colosseum, the Circo Massimo, Basilica di San Giovanni, Arch of Constantine, and the Forum are all within walking distance. The San Clemente Basilica, Golden House of Nero, Villa Celimontana, and plenty of dining, drinking, and public transit options are only marginally further. Both Ciampino and Leonardo da Vinci Airports are a 25-minute drive away.
Rooms
Baroque-inspired and comfortable, with hardwood floors and all the requisite modern conveniences
Rooms at the Hotel Romance come in a wide range of sizes, and all are decorated in a similar, Baroque-inspired style, with gold or red wallpaper, antique-style bedspreads, hardwood floors, gilded light fixtures, and gilded headboards with tufted gray fabric. Gilded chairs provide extra seating, and rooms come with safes, mini-fridges, and small flat-screen TVs. All rooms have air-conditioning. Despite the atmosphere, most rooms are rather small and dark. The modern bathrooms have tan tiled floors, gray tiled walls, and gilded mirrors, as well as heated towel racks, hairdryers, and White branded toiletries. Some bathrooms are small though, and all only have showers.
Features
Extensive free breakfast, lobby bar, business center, and free Wi-Fi
Breakfast is included in all rates at the Hotel Romance, and includes coffee, fruit, bread, yogurt, pastries, meats, cereal, and cheeses. A bar/lounge in the lobby serves cocktails and wine, and room service is available, although there's no full restaurant. There's also a small business center, and the 24-hour front desk offers concierge services. Note that room service has limited hours and the shuttle service costs extra.
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Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Babysitting Services
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Balcony / Terrace / Patio
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Cable
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Concierge
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Poolside Drink Service
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