| Hotel
Districts |
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| Termini
Station: |
In
terms of convenience, value for money and just the large choice
of hotels this district is probably the benchmark hotel district
to measure other districts against. Termini is the main railway
station and is also the Rome terminus for the airport trains and
buses.
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| Spanish
Steps: |
In
the old city centre of Rome this is probably the most exclusive
district to stay in Rome. Most of the luxury hotel chains have their
flagship Rome hotel here. Very atmospheric with narrow medieval
roads and designer shops.
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| Colosseum: |
To
the south of Termini Station around the Roman Forum. An ancient part
of town very conveniently situated for the sights. A surprisingly
good range of accommodation from simple bed and breakfast to global
chains.
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| Vatican: |
To
the north of the city centre itself on the other side of the river.
More spacious streets that the medieval centre and an agreeable district
to stay. A good choice of cheap bed and breakfast accommodation as
well as mainstream hotels.
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| Best
of the Rest: |
Rome
can be a very expensive place to find hotel accommodation. You pay
quite a premium for staying in the very centre. Rome has very good
public transport and by staying in the inner suburbs you can routinely
make great savings.
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| For
Motorists: |
Many
people will choose to tour Italy by car. Its not a great idea taking
a car into the centre, much better to find a hotel in the suburbs,
perhaps close to the orbital motorway. Then drive to the nearest rail/metro
station for your sightseeing.
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| Room
Types |
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| Hostels: |
The
cheapest mostly dormitory style accommodation aimed at the young and
young at heart. A wide range of hostels are available. Most have kitchen
for use by residents, bars, luggage storage etc. Many have travel
agencies, entertainment and more.
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| Bed
& Breakfast: |
The
cheapest accommodation with your own room. The most competition and
thus the lowest prices are around Kings Cross, Paddington/Bloomsbury,
Victoria and Earls Court in Kensington. Wide variety in costs and
room facilities.
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| 2
Star: |
Rome
is an expensive city for hotel accommodation, especially at peak holiday
periods. The good news is there is a wide choice of cheap two star
hotels, mostly small and family owned right in the city centre.
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| 3
Star: |
You
will find very few familiar global chains with modern purpose built
three star hotels in Rome. Those that exist, tend to be in the suburbs.
However there is still a lot of choice in this sector particularly
around Termini Station
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| 4
Star: |
Most
of the well known global chains have a presence in Rome somewhere,
though many have locations outside the city centre itself. There is
still a good choice of full service hotels whichever district of Rome
appeals.
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| Apartments: |
A
good range of studio, one and two bedroom apartments are available
for short-term letting of a day or more. The highest concentration
is found in the Kensington area. All are fully furnished, most with
luxuries as standard.
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| Family
Rooms: |
If
you are a family or a small group it is possible to get larger rooms
in most sectors. Choice is largest in the bed and breakfasts and budget
two/three star hotels. In this sector a good proportion of the independent
hotels offer rooms for four or more. |
| Single
Rooms: |
Single
travellers sometimes have no choice but to pay the same price as a
double/twin room. We have a separate page highlighting some establishments
across all hotel grades that give a good discount to the single traveller.
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| Hotel
Chains |
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| Best
Western: |
Of
the globally known chains, Best Western franchised hotels are by far
the most numerous found throughout the centre of Rome. A good choice
of three and four star hotels are available.
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| Marriott: |
Although
Marriott has several hotels in the Rome vicinity the only hotel in
a city centre location is the Marriott Grand Hotel Flora.
The other Marriott option are well into Rome's suburbs.
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| Holiday
Inn: |
Intercontinental
Hotels own a portfolio of hotel brands including Holiday Inn, Express
by Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza and InterContinental hotels spanning
all the hotel categories. However many are found in the suburbs.
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| Ibis
/Mercure: |
The
Mercure offerings, three mid range hotels of good quality in the centre
of Rome provide a benchmark to measure against other choices. The
budget Ibis chain currently only has locations suitable for motorists.
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| Jolly
Hotels: |
Jolly
Hotels are a chain of 4 star hotels in all the major cities of Italy.
In 2007 Jolly Hotels became part of the global NH Hotels group. There
is a choice of hotels both in the city centre and the suburbs with
more space. |
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