BB Hotels Smarthotel Bailey’s

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to BB Hotels Smarthotel Bailey’s on Via Flavia, I wasn’t expecting much. The name alone sounds like something a marketing committee dreamed up, you know? But this place actually surprised me in the best way possible. It’s tucked into this quieter stretch just off the main tourist chaos, which means you’re still walking distance from Termini Station (maybe 8-10 minutes if you’re not dragging a massive suitcase), but you’re not dealing with the constant stream of tour groups and street vendors right outside your window.

What really won me over was how they’ve managed to feel both modern and Roman at the same time – if that makes sense. The lobby has this clean, almost minimalist thing going on, but then you step outside and you’re surrounded by those beautiful old buildings with their weathered stone and tiny balconies covered in laundry. The staff actually seems to know the neighborhood too, which is rarer than you’d think. When I asked about getting to Villa Borghese, the guy at the front desk didn’t just point me toward the metro – he told me about this little shortcut through some side streets that honestly made the whole walk more interesting. The rooms themselves are what you’d expect from a solid 4-star place, nothing fancy but everything works properly. Good shower pressure (crucial after walking around Rome all day), decent wifi, and the air conditioning actually keeps up with August heat, which… trust me, not every hotel in Rome can say that.

Here’s the thing though – Via Flavia isn’t exactly the most charming street in Rome. It’s functional, sort of business-like, and in the evening it gets pretty quiet. Some people might find that boring, but I actually loved having a calm base to come back to after spending hours navigating the crowds at the Colosseum or getting lost in Trastevere. Plus, you’re genuinely close to everything without paying those insane prices you see closer to the Spanish Steps. The Barberini metro stop is right there, and honestly, once you figure out Rome’s metro system (which takes about half a day), you can get anywhere pretty quickly. I mean, the 8.3 rating makes sense – it’s not going to blow your mind, but it does exactly what it promises without any unpleasant surprises. The breakfast was actually better than I expected too, with real Italian pastries instead of those sad hotel croissants you get sometimes. If you’re looking for a place that lets you experience Rome without the tourist hotel markup, and you don’t need to be right in the historic center, this is honestly a pretty smart choice.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $154. Small Double Classic Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $180. Superior Double Room with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $322. Family Room with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Superb – Karen from Canada – 29 June 2025 (9/10)

  Location was convenient for Termini. Complimentary water in the mini fridge.

• Good – Sonia from Australia – 18 June 2025 (7/10)

  The location was great, Nona’s across the road had amazing food and drinks!
  
  What could be improved: We stayed on level 6 right next to the maintenance room and there was a ticking noise that never let up, all day and all night making it very hard to sleep!

• Comfortable and convenient. Having nice restaurants nearby was welcomed – Michael from Australia – 15 June 2025 (7/10)

  Close to train station and restaurants. Having bottled water available was a nice touch as was Nespresso machine for an early coffee before having a real one.
  
  What could be improved: Toilet seat was loose. Shower over the bath is a bit dangerous

• Lovely place to stay, friendly staff – Mikumme from United Kingdom – 14 June 2025 (8/10)

  Comfortable and spacious considering location
  
  What could be improved: No bar

• Good – Farhad from Norway – 6 June 2025 (7/10)

  Clean and very nice location
  
  What could be improved: You could hear the nest room if they were speaking or watched TV.

• 😊 – Kim from United Kingdom – 26 May 2025 (9/10)

  Good location, to main station and opera metro.

• Quiet and charming hotel with lovely staff! – Brenda from United States – 19 May 2025 (9/10)

  Helpful and caring staff! The hotel was very clean with nice amenities.
  
  What could be improved: It was a little further from the sights we wanted to visit.

• Great place for a short stay – Debbie from Australia – 15 May 2025 (8/10)

  Staff great , good location, spacious room and good bathroom
  
  What could be improved: Room was old style and dated – horrible view into enclosed courtyard with v old and run done apartments

• Superb – Stephen from United Kingdom – 10 May 2025 (9/10)

  Lovely hotel. Very friendly staff. Good location for site seeing.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Enjoyed every moment of my stay! – Gary from United States – 9 May 2025 (9/10)

  superb location, great accommodations, and friendly and attentive staff. well-equipped room.

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