Prati, United States
Walkable location in the Prati neighborhood
Simple, comfortable rooms with flat-screen TVs and minibars
Free breakfast buffet and Wi-Fi
324 Lounge serves tasty meals and cocktails
On-site fitness center includes several cardio and weight-training machines and free fruit
Expansive conference center facilities
Room service available
Small pets allowed (for a fee)
Daily charge for parking (must be reserved in advance)
Some rooms look tired and carpets need replacing
NH Collection Roma Centro is an upper-middle-range chain hotel in the convenient Prati neighborhood. The '60s era facade and tired looking rooms are a bit of a downer but the hotel has nice features and freebies, making it a solid choice for business travelers and tourists. Rooms and suites are spacious enough for European standards. Most are decked out with a flat-screen TV, minibar, and espresso machine -- but carpeting is visibly stained and the decor needs a refresh. 324 Lounge gets high marks for Italian food and wine, plus a free breakfast buffet. There are almost endless dining options within walking distance of the hotel. Conference facilities are first rate, with several meeting rooms and audiovisual equipment. A fitness center and room service are nice perks.
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Scene
Eight-story city chain hotel
NH Collection Roma Centro looks and feels like it was built in the '60s. Outside, the prefabricated structure is dressed up with potted topiaries, cement flower beds, and international flags -- but it doesn't do much to hide the dreary facade. In the lobby, the scene is much cheerier but there aren't comfortable spots to sit or linger. 324 Lounge is the best spot to hang out on the property. Wicker chairs are placed in front of floor-to-ceiling windows and domed cacti and succulents top the tables. There's an attractive bar with counter seats and full bar service. This is where the breakfast buffet is served every morning. Sidewalk seating is a fun touch.
Location
In the Prati neighborhood
The hotel is in the Prati area, between the Vatican (about a 25-minute walk) and Castel Sant'Angelo. Both the Lepanto and Ottaviano Metro Stations are a short walk from the hotel. The surrounding neighborhood is elegant, but busy with many restaurants, clothing shops, and office buildings. Rome's court buildings are in this section of the city. Unfortunately, the hotel doesn't provide parking though there is a public lot nearby that charges a daily rate.
Rooms
Comfortable but dated rooms and suites
There are 244 rooms here, most in need of a refresh and new carpeting. Still, there are some luxe details: flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, minibars, and espresso machines. The suites are divided in two levels accessible via a winding circular staircase with metal railings. Standard rooms are on the smallish side. Two desk chairs are pushed into a counter with a heating vent to make a not-so-convenient desk. Bathrooms look updated with partial glass-encased shower/tub combinations and white marble sinks. Hairdryers and makeup mirrors are mounted to the wall. Towel warmers are an unexpected touch. Views of Rome's city streets from the highest floors are best. Noise doesn't seem to be an issue here, but some past guests have complained of cleanliness issues.
Features
324 Lounge, fitness center, and free Wi-Fi
Hotel features mainly skew towards business travelers, but tourists will enjoy them as well. Wi-Fi is free and a substantial breakfast buffet is included with the price of a room. 324 Lounge serves Italian dishes with organic ingredients for lunch and dinner, both indoors and out, along with a full bar service for cocktails and wine. Room service is available. Technogym cardio equipment and weights are housed together in an attic-like room with a flat-screen TV and fresh apples for a post workout snack. Several meeting rooms offer a wide variety of seating set-ups and audiovisual equipment. Small pets are welcome for a fee.
