In central Rome, near the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma and Termini station
Located in a 19th century Neo-Classical building
Most guest rooms have views of the Opera House
In-room amenities include AC, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, and mini-fridges
Luxurious bathrooms with modern fittings; some with televisions
Breakfast can be delivered to rooms (for an extra charge)
Small on-site bar for drinks
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
Free coffee and tea
No on-site breakfast service
Traditional decor can feel old fashioned
Tiny lobby and limited public areas
Located directly opposite the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, the mid-range Al Viminale Hill Inn & Hotel is a good choice for travelers looking to stay in central Rome with a location near the subway and Termini train station. Its 22 well-maintained rooms feature air-conditioning, 42-inch flat-screen TVs, DVD players, and mini-fridges. Bathrooms are fitted with sophisticated massage showers, and some bathrooms have televisions inset into the bathroom mirror. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, and guests can help themselves to free coffee and tea. There's no breakfast service on-site, though guests can pay extra to have breakfast delivered to their room from a nearby restaurant. As an alternative, Hotel Fontana is another mid-range option with a free breakfast buffet, though rates can be higher.
Scene
Neo-Classical building with a tiny lobby
Al Viminale Hill Inn & Hotel is located in an imposing six-story Neo-Classical building on a square that's dominated by the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma. The hotel's reception area is a small high-ceilinged room on the ground floor just off the entrance: a cramped space crowded with a reception counter, two leather armchairs, a shelf unit lined with files, notice boards, and a large flat-screen TV. A marble staircase winds up six floors, which are also linked by the old-fashioned elevator. The guest rooms are located on the second, fourth, and sixth floors. Most guests who choose to stay here are couples traveling for leisure and looking for a moderately priced hotel with a convenient location in central Rome.
Location
Opposite the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma and a few minutes' walk to Termini station
Al Viminale Hill Inn & Hotel is located in central Rome's Esquilino district, directly opposite the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, and within walking distance of Termini train station. Traffic is restricted in this area of the city, vehicles are only allowed to circulate in the evening during the week. Many tourist attractions can be easily reached by public transportation from here. The closest subway stop is Repubblica – Opera Theater, situated at Piazza della Repubblica. There are many local cafes, bakeries, bars, restaurants, and shops located in the immediate vicinity.- Three-minute walk to Teatro dell'Opera di Roma
Rooms
Traditional rooms with high ceilings; most with views of the Opera House
Each of the high-ceiling guest rooms at Al Viminale Hill Inn & Hotel are decorated in a similar, classical style that's typical of many hotels in Rome. Impeccably clean and well-maintained, they're fitted with parquet flooring and custom made furniture painted in light beige tones. The lower half of the walls are covered in wood paneling of the same color, while the upper portions of the walls are painted a shell-pink. Murals behind the bed depict romantic scenes of ancient Rome. But some may find the decor here to be old fashioned and even frumpy, and scarlet bedspreads, curtains, and upholstery could either be read as grand or grandmotherly. Many of the guest rooms have views that overlook the square and Opera House directly opposite.Each room features air-conditioning, a 42-inch flat-screen TV, DVD player, free Wi-Fi, mini-fridge, and safe. Noise-reducing windows and shutters are effective in diminishing street noise. Bathrooms take a modern detour with Bisazza mosaic tiling covers in tones of beige and brown and clear-glass round vessel sinks. Shower stalls are fitted with sophisticated-looking massage showers and rainwater showerheads. Other handy extras include towel warmers and hairdryers. Some bathrooms have double sinks and TVs inset into the mirrors.
Features
Free coffee and tea, small bar, and free Wi-Fi
This simple hotel has few extra features to offer its guests. There's no on-site restaurant or breakfast service, but a simple breakfast sourced from a nearby cafe can be served in-room for an extra charge. Guests will also receive a 10-percent discount if they order breakfast at a neighboring restaurant. On each floor of the hotel, there's a small communal kitchen with an electric kettle where guests can prepare coffee or tea at any time of the day, free of charge. A small bar offers a limited selection of drinks. The hotel offers luggage storage, and staff can offer information about guided city tours, and arrange transportation to Fiumicino and Ciampino airports. A Wi-Fi connection is available for free throughout the hotel.