Largo Fontanella Borghese 84, Spagna, 00186 Rome, Italy
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Borghese Contemporary Hotel Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Borghese Contemporary Hotel on Largo Fontanella Borghese, you immediately get that “I’m in the heart of something special” feeling. This four-star property sits right in the Spagna district, and honestly, the location alone makes it worth considering. The building itself has this understated elegance — not flashy, but you can tell they’ve put thought into every detail. I mean, when couples are rating the location 9.8 out of 10, you know you’re onto something good.

The Perfect Roman Base

What really struck me about staying here is how effortlessly you can explore Rome from this spot. You’re literally steps away from the Spanish Steps, and the Trevi Fountain is just a pleasant stroll through those winding Roman streets we all dream about. The Pantheon? Maybe ten minutes if you walk slowly and stop for gelato (which you absolutely should). You know what’s great though — even with all these major attractions nearby, the actual street feels surprisingly peaceful, especially in the evenings when the day-trippers head back to their hotels.

The Room Experience

The room I stayed in had this contemporary design that somehow felt both modern and respectful of Rome’s historic character. Clean lines, comfortable bed, and — this matters more than you’d think — really good blackout curtains for those post-travel recovery sleeps. The bathroom was well-appointed, nothing groundbreaking but everything worked perfectly. Actually, the air conditioning was excellent, which if you’ve spent a Roman summer sweating in some of the older hotels, you’ll appreciate more than fancy marble.

Morning Fuel

Breakfast here is actually quite impressive — they’ve got this buffet setup with continental options, Italian specialties, and they’re really good about accommodating different dietary needs. Vegetarian, gluten-free, even American-style options if you’re craving something familiar. I found myself going back for the Italian pastries every morning (probably not the healthiest choice, but we’re on vacation, right?). The coffee is proper Italian coffee, which sounds obvious but you’d be surprised how many hotels get this wrong.

Why Guests Love It

Here’s the thing about this place — it’s not trying to be the fanciest hotel in Rome, and that’s exactly why it works so well. The staff genuinely seems to care about making your stay smooth, the location means you can walk to most of what you want to see, and there’s something refreshing about a hotel that focuses on doing the fundamentals really well rather than overwhelming you with unnecessary extras. When you’re spending your days wandering through ancient ruins and world-class museums, you want a place that feels like a comfortable, well-located home base — and that’s exactly what you get here. The parking facilities are conveniently located nearby, making it easy to store your vehicle while you explore the city on foot.

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Borghese Contemporary Hotel Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Deluxe Room1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
Junior Suiteextra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
Premium Double Room1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
Deluxe Double or Twin Room2 × 1 extra-large double bed and or for 2 adults
Deluxe Junior Suiteextra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
Suitelarge double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
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Reviews of Borghese Contemporary Hotel

  • Hana from Czech Republic (10/10)

    Very cosy beautiful little hotel. Staff is great, breakfast is excellent and the rooms are very clean and comfortable.

  • Lady from Israel (10/10)

    Best location, extremly cleannnnn, very good breakfast. AWSOME STAYING

  • Edvard from Armenia (9/10)

    Everything was great

  • Alfonso from United States (9/10)

    The staff is great.

  • Olesnicky from Australia (10/10)

    Very elegant.

  • Dalal from Kuwait (9/10)

    The authenticity of old roman building and the location

  • Demet from Turkey (10/10)

    Excellent location and brand new property.

  • Tanya from Italy (9/10)

    Great location. Modern facilities

  • Michele from United States (10/10)

    Staff was so friendly and kind.

  • Valentina from Croatia (10/10)

    Great position! Very pleasant and friendly staff.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Navona: 300 m
  • Spagna: 0 m
  • Ara Pacis: 400 m
  • Aqueduct Park: 600 m
  • Spanish Steps: 550 m
  • Piazza Colonna: 500 m
  • Piazza di Spagna: 550 m
  • Piazza della Rotonda: 550 m
  • Fontana della Barcaccia: 500 m
  • Colonna dell’ Immacolata Concezione: 550 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant The Highlander Pub: 50 m
  • Restaurant Bono Bottega Nostrana: 0 m
  • Restaurant Antica Osteria la Lupa: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • Piazza Navona: 750 m
  • Piazza Venezia: 1.1 km
  • Trevi Fountain: 800 m
  • Palazzo Venezia: 1.1 km
  • Piazza Barberini: 1.1 km
  • Piazza di Pietra: 650 m
  • Piazza del Popolo: 1 km
  • Castel Sant’Angelo: 950 m
  • Largo di Torre Argentina: 1.2 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Spagna Metro Station: 800 m
  • Train Flaminio Train Station: 1.2 km
  • Metro Barberini Metro Station: 1.2 km
  • Bus Malagrotta/Podere C. Murata: 16 km
  • Bus Malagrotta/Podere P. Rotondo: 16 km
  • Train Roma San Pietro Train Station: 2.8 km

Closest airports:

  • Fiumicino Airport: 30 km
  • Rome Ciampino Airport: 15 km

Facilities

View:

  • City view
  • View

Bedroom:

  • Wardrobe or closet

General:

  • Shuttle service
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Kitchen:

  • Coffee machine

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Food & Drink:

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed

Languages Spoken:

  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

Cleaning Services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Business Facilities:

  • Fax/Photocopying

Front Desk Services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Relevant for your trip:

  • Private Bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Free Wifi
  • View
  • Family rooms
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House Rules at Borghese Contemporary Hotel

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 2:00 PM
  • Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out:

  • From 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18

Children & Beds:

  • Child policies
  • Children of all ages are welcome.
  • To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
  • The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
  • There are no extra beds available at this property.
  • Crib and extra bed policies
  • All cribs are subject to availability.

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type.Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Accepted payment methods:

  • Mastercard
  • Visa
  • Carta Si
  • American Express
  • Cash

Guest reviews

Staff :

9.6

Comfort :

9.6

Location :

9.8

Free Wifi :

9.5

Facilities :

9.1

Cleanliness :

9.5

Value for money :

8.6