COLOSS IMPERIAL SUITE Guest House

Hotel Description

You know what surprised me most about COLOSS IMPERIAL SUITE? It’s tucked away on the first floor of this unassuming building on Via Labicana, and honestly, from the street you’d never guess what’s waiting upstairs. I mean, the entrance is sort of modest – you walk past a few Roman storefronts, climb one flight of stairs, and then boom, you’re in what feels like a completely different world.

The location is actually genius once you figure out the neighborhood. Monti is this incredible mix of ancient Roman ruins and hipster wine bars, and Via Labicana puts you right in the sweet spot between the Colosseum (literally a five-minute walk) and the cooler local hangouts that most tourists never find. I spent my mornings grabbing coffee at this tiny place around the corner where the barista knew everyone’s order by heart, then walking over to beat the crowds at the Forum. The street itself can get a bit busy during rush hour – Romans love their scooters, you know – but the rooms are surprisingly quiet, especially considering how central everything is.

What really gets me about this place is the attention to detail that you don’t expect from a 4-star guesthouse. The suites actually feel like suites, not just hotel rooms with a fancy name slapped on them. The owner clearly knows what business travelers and longer-stay visitors need – there’s proper workspace, the WiFi doesn’t cut out every ten minutes like so many Roman hotels, and the kitchenette setup is thoughtful rather than just decorative. I was there during peak season in June, and while the neighborhood was buzzing with tourists, the guesthouse itself maintained this calm, almost residential vibe. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward too – no waiting around a lobby, just a quick handover of keys and some genuinely helpful local recommendations.

The 9.6 rating makes total sense when you experience it firsthand. It’s not trying to be the flashiest place in Rome, but everything works exactly as it should. The air conditioning keeps up with Roman summers, the shower pressure is consistent (trust me, this matters more than you think when you’re walking 15,000 steps a day), and the beds are comfortable enough that you’ll actually want to come back and rest between sightseeing sessions. Plus, being in Monti means you’re surrounded by some of Rome’s best restaurants that aren’t tourist traps – I discovered this incredible cacio e pepe place just two blocks away that locals were lining up for every night.

Honestly, if you’re looking for that perfect balance between being in the heart of everything and having a peaceful home base, this spot nails it. The Imperial Suite name might sound a bit grand, but it delivers on the promise without any of the pretension you sometimes get with Roman hotels. You’ll spend your days exploring ancient ruins and your evenings discovering why Monti has become Rome’s most interesting neighborhood, all while staying somewhere that actually feels like a temporary home rather than just another hotel room.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $229. Deluxe Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $253. Deluxe Triple Room with 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $286. Deluxe Quadruple Room with 1 double bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• The stay was very pleasant, the contact wit the owner was also very pleasant – Karolina from Poland – 22 May 2025 (10/10)

  Location
  
  What could be improved: View from the window

• Exceptional – Lenya-nneka from Switzerland – 24 April 2025 (10/10)

  Very nice staff and quick to help! Close to the Colosseo and a beautiful room in general.

• Great Room in a Great Location – Ewan from United Kingdom – 23 April 2025 (10/10)

  Really clean room and a great location. Just 5 mins walk from the coliseum. Host was great in helping us with whatever we needed
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Good quality accommodation – Constantinos from United Kingdom – 7 April 2025 (9/10)

  It seemed new and of high standard, comfortable, spacious, in very good location. Lady was very polite and helpful,, and easily contactable for queries

• Exactly what you need for a Rome city break! – Ben from United Kingdom – 6 April 2025 (10/10)

  Perfect in every way; location, comfort, ease
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Exceptional – Georgi from Spain – 30 June 2025 (10/10)

  Todo increíble camas cómodas, todo limpio desayuno de cortesía ubicación excelente.
  
  What could be improved: Nada

• Exceptional – Loredana from Italy – 30 June 2025 (10/10)

  Struttura situata a pochi passi dal Colosseo,comoda per visitare Roma,host sempre disponibile e camere confortevoli.

• Super Lage, gutes Angebot – Pablo from Switzerland – 27 June 2025 (10/10)

  Bequemes Bett, sehr sauber, hilfsbereites Personal
  
  What could be improved: Alles tipptopp

• Bem localizado, limpíssimo e funcional. – Priscila from Brazil – 23 June 2025 (10/10)

  Limpíssima, suíte funcional e com excelentes instalações e móveis, bem localizada e bom custo benefício.
  
  What could be improved: O esquema de entrada inicial no edifício é complexo.

• Excelente ubicación – Melisa from Mexico – 13 June 2025 (9/10)

  La ubicación y la decoración de la habitación
  Era muy cómodo
  
  What could be improved: Las instrucciones no fueron super claras, la propiedad está dentro de un especie de privada y no explicaron que había una reja para entrar
  Tampoco aclararon que había un horario de limpieza

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