Reasonably priced boutique hotel near the Colosseum and Roman Forum
By the Cavour metro station, surrounded by restaurants and nightclubs
Elegant rooms with minibars, satellite TVs, and safes
Some rooms have balconies, beamed ceilings, and kitchenettes
Daily breakfast of warm dishes and pastries is included in room rate
Concierge and valet dry-cleaning and laundry services are available
Self-service laundry facilities on-site
Free Wi-Fi throughout and computer available for guests' use
Bike and scooter rentals available
Room service available
Annex guests must walk to the main building for breakfast
Some rooms have drab views of surrounding buildings
No restaurant or fitness facilities
No on-site parking
The four-pearl Duca D’Alba Hotel is a lovely boutique property within walking distance of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. It sits on a narrow, cobblestone street in Monti, one of Rome’s oldest neighborhoods, surrounded by restaurants and nightclubs. Its 27 rooms, spread across a main building and an annex, are on the small side, but they're individually decorated in a classic yet contemporary style with travertine marble bathrooms, and some have balconies, beamed ceilings, and decorative fireplaces; a few of the annex rooms have kitchenettes. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, and breakfast is included in the room rate, though there's no full restaurant. Travelers might want to also check out the nearby Grand Hotel Palatino, which has two restaurants and on-site parking for comparable rates.
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Scene
Lovely, quiet boutique hotel with a classic, Renaissance-inspired elegance
This lovely boutique hotel exudes warmth and classic elegance. The white stone walls and coffered ceiling of its small lobby are accented by black-marble tables and dark-brown leather furniture. Floors are an alternating mix of beautiful Italian marble and parquet wood. Traditional artwork graces the walls, and fine antiques are on display. Separate rooms hold several cozy seating areas. The handsome front desk has black leather-padded frontage and a black-marble top. The breakfast room, with its series of stone-vaulted arches marking the long, narrow room throughout, reflects the building's history, and age. Glass tables are positioned along the walls, and the floors are herringbone-pattern parquet. The hotel, near some of Rome's most famous landmarks, draws tourists, especially couples and families.
Location
In the heart of Imperial Rome, within walking distance of the Colosseum and Roman Forum
The Duca D’Alba Hotel is located in two adjacent buildings on a narrow cobblestone street in the heart of Monti, one of Rome’s oldest neighborhoods. It’s a safe and lively area that’s filled with restaurants, shops, and nightclubs, frequented by tourists and Romans alike. The Cavour metro station is a short walk away, and reaching the Colosseum and Roman Forum is also doable on foot. - Three-minute walk to Cavour Metro station
Rooms
Individually decorated rooms with marble bathrooms and satellite TV; some with balconies and kitchenettes
The Duca D'Alba Hotel's 27 rooms are individually decorated in a classic yet contemporary style that reflects the long history of the surrounding neighborhood. The room we photographed on our visit was in the adjacent annex -- it has original wood ceiling beams and a decorative fireplace. Walls were covered in black-patterned wallpaper, but other rooms have striped wallpaper in dark and light earth tones. Other classic touches can include traditional artwork and wood paneling on the lower half of the walls, lovely Tuscan terra-cotta tile or parquet floors. Wood furniture, including desks and chairs with dark leather upholstery, are of high-quality. All rooms include 40-inch flat screen TVs with satellite channels, room service, free Wi-Fi, minibars, and safes. Bathrooms vary in size and decor, but most are small with lovely travertine marble tile and walk-in showers with clear glass doors. Rooms can be small: Singles measure 75 to 86 square feet, Standard and Superior Rooms are 129 to 161 square feet, and Junior Suites are 269 square feet and include sleeper sofas and double beds. Most rooms have either two twins or one double bed. Some rooms have balconies and street views, but interior-facing rooms overlook adjacent buildings, or a courtyard. With their double-glazed windows, rooms are relatively quiet, but they can pick up some noise from the surrounding restaurants and nightclubs, especially on weekends. Some rooms have shower/tub combos. Some annex rooms have tiny kitchenettes with sinks and stove-top burners.
Features
Breakfast included in room rate, concierge service, guest laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi
This small, lovely boutique hotel doesn't come packed with many extras, but a breakfast of hot dishes and pastries is included in the room rate, and the concierge desk will arrange airport transportation and tickets to popular attractions. Valet dry cleaning and laundry services are available, and self-serve laundry facilities are on-site. There's a computer with Internet access for guests' use in the lobby, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the main building and the annex. Parking is limited (and expensive) in this neighborhood, and there's no on-site parking. The hotel will store guests' bags for those arriving early or leaving late.
