Hotel Scalinata di Spagna

Hotel Scalinata Di Spagna is a lovely boutique hotel, housed in a historic building along a cobblestone street in Rome's historic center. Inside, the hotel features a cozy and classic style, showcasing antique furnishings and artwork along with rich maroon carpeted stairways and hallways. The 16 guest rooms are spread across two floors. Everything about this hotel is simple and elegant -- though some may call it dated. The breakfast room includes an indoor seating area, simply set up with white tablecloths and red high-back chairs. Outdoor terrace seating (weather permitting) offers a relaxing atmosphere on a patio lined with potted plants. Hotel Scalinata Di Spaga attracts mostly tourist travelers -- both individual and couples -- looking for a convenient central location and Italian comforts.

Hotel Scalinata Di Spagna is located directly above the Spanish Steps, leading into Trinita dei Monti -- a Roman Catholic late Renaissance church. Situated on a pedestrian cobblestone street, there are plenty of cafes, restaurants, and bars surrounding the hotel. Piazza Di Spagna, Via Condotti, Via del Corso, Via Nazionale, and Piazza Barberini can all be seen from the hotel's terrace, and reached within a five-minute walk. Trevi Fountain is a nine-minute walk from the hotel. The Colosseum is an 11-minute drive and Vatican City is a 15-minute drive. For direct access to many major attractions, the Spagna Metro Station is a two-minute walk from the hotel. Look for the elevator at the metro station to avoid walking up and down the Spanish Steps to access the hotel. It's an 11-minute ride on the metro to get to Termini Train Station. Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is a 36-minute cab ride away.

The 16 guest rooms at Hotel Scalinata Di Spagna are each individually decorated with classic and refined furnishings -- though the look might feel dated to some. The rooms are cozy with antique-style wood furnishings, delicately colored walls, and accents of color on the bedspreads and curtains. Elaborate antique mirrors and large old-fashioned paintings add to the classic style of the rooms. Sleeping configurations come in Double, Triple, and Quadruple Rooms. Junior and Family Suites have private rooftop terraces, and four Panoramic Suites provide a small panoramic viewpoint terrace. The Panoramic Suites feature more modern minimalist decor with sleek furnishings and a gray color scheme. All rooms come with free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free minibars stocked with cold soft drinks and a few snacks. En-suite bathrooms are relatively small and brightly colored in yellow. They feature shower/tub combos, hairdryers, and toiletries.

Hotel Scalinata Di Spagna's greatest feature is its location on top of the Spanish Steps and spectacular views over the ancient city -- along with a few added freebies. The free buffet breakfast is served on the relaxing outdoor terrace each morning. Free tea, coffee, cappuccinos, and snacks are served throughout the day in the breakfast room -- a major highlight among guests. There's an on-site Italian restaurant, as well as room-service (for a fee). The reception staff is available around the clock and provides luggage service. Basic business facilities of computers, printing, and faxing are provided. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. The hotel provides an excellent concierge service -- often lauded for recommending the best restaurants in the area. There's also a beauty and hairdressing service available (for a fee), as well as laundry, dry-cleaning, and ironing services. On-site parking is not available.