Charme 308

Hotel Description

You know what hits you first at Charme 308? The address actually means something here – you’re literally on one of Rome’s main arteries, but somehow this place feels like a secret. I mean, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II is this bustling street that cuts right through the historic center, and most tourists are rushing past to get to the Pantheon (which, honestly, is like a seven-minute walk away). But step inside this 4-star spot and it’s like someone hit the pause button on all that Roman chaos.

The thing about staying in Navona – and I’ve done this dance a few times – is that location can make or break your entire trip. Charme 308 gets it right in ways that aren’t immediately obvious. Sure, you’re close to all the postcard stuff, but you’re also positioned perfectly for those early morning coffee runs before the crowds descend. There’s this little bar around the corner where locals actually go, and you’ll find yourself becoming a regular without even trying. The hotel itself has this understated elegance thing going on – not trying too hard to be boutique-y, but clearly someone cared about the details. The rooms have that European efficiency where everything has its place, and the bathrooms are properly modern (thank god, because Roman plumbing can be… well, let’s just say it’s historically accurate sometimes).

What really sold me on this place, though, is how the staff actually knows the neighborhood. Not just the tourist trap restaurants, but where to find a decent late-night meal when you’ve spent the day walking your feet off, or which gelato place doesn’t water down their pistachio. The 9.4 rating makes sense when you experience it – it’s not perfect in that sterile chain hotel way, but it’s really good at being what it is. And honestly, staying here puts you in the sweet spot where you can walk to Trastevere for dinner, hit up Campo de’ Fiori for morning market vibes, and still get back to your room without dealing with taxi drivers who suddenly don’t know where anything is. The street noise isn’t terrible either – Rome’s noisy, that’s just reality, but the windows actually work and by midnight things calm down enough that you’re not cursing the Vespas all night long.

Rooms

• Double Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Superior Triple Room with 1 single bed, 1 extra-large double bed, or and 3 single beds for 3 adults, 1 child
• Double Room with Balcony with 1 large double bed, or and 2 single beds for 2 adults
• Small Double Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Triple Room with View with 1 single bed, 1 large double bed, or and 3 single beds for 3 adults

Reviews

• Ana from Belgium (10/10)

  Great service, amazing location and Roxana and her staff were on top of everything.

• Gvasalia from Georgia (10/10)

  Apartment is very comfortable, well-maintained, modern and cosy. Stayed in a triple room which is well-planned. There is a common space for coffee-tea and snacks available all time, that is very comfortable and convenient. Location is really good, very close to Vatican and walking distance from Trevi fountain and other sites. Bus stops are on 2-3 min walking distance. Staff is very friendly and helpful, even gave us some advice what to see and where to go.

• Igor from Israel (10/10)

  perfect location

• Carolina from Switzerland (8/10)

  Very well located Guesthouse as is walking equidistant to all main tourist points.
  Comfortable and clean room. Also it has a coffee room with complementary snacks , coffee , tea.

• Rubin from Canada (8/10)

  Nice room
  Nice big bathroom.
  Super clean.
  20 min walk to kosher restaurants.

• Barrie from Italy (10/10)

  Location, staff, cleanliness and facilities. Tatiana is a real bonus to Charme 308 and always makes us feel welcome, like returning to a second home. Spacious rooms, nice view and easy check in and flexible check out. Thank you for going the extra mile and all your personal touches, Tatiana…you are a star!

• Oleg from Russia (10/10)

  Hotel contacted me about early check in and helped with city tour planning. Room windows we looking not on the street, so there were no noise from the street! Hotel also have coffee machine with cookies and a sofa to sit on the reception.

• Leandro from United Arab Emirates (9/10)

  Great location

• Oswaldo from Cyprus (10/10)

  All Staff was very friendly and helpful. The room view was amazing. All tourist areas very close.

• Xuan from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Great location, walkable distance to castle Angelo and Vantican City and surrounded by numerous great restrant. This is a newly decorated place, very spacious bedroom and bathroom. I would highly recommended

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