Doria Palace Boutique Hotel

Doria Palace Boutique Hotel Overview

Look, I’ll be straight with you about the Doria Palace – it’s one of those places that gets the location game absolutely right. You’re literally on Via Merulana, which honestly sounds fancy but is actually this perfectly walkable street that puts you right in the heart of everything without the tourist circus. I mean, you can stumble to the Colosseum in about ten minutes, but you’re also in Monti, which is where Romans actually hang out.

The hotel itself feels like someone took a traditional Roman building and gave it just enough modern touches without going overboard. The lobby has this warm, intimate vibe – not huge and echoing like some of the chain places, but not cramped either. You know what I noticed? The staff actually remembers your name after the first day, which sounds small but makes a difference when you’re dragging yourself back after walking twenty miles around the city. The rooms are what you’d expect from a solid 4-star – nothing revolutionary, but the beds are actually comfortable (I’m picky about this), and the bathrooms are updated without being sterile. Some rooms can get a bit of street noise, but honestly, it’s Rome – if you wanted silence, you’d be in the countryside.

What really sold me on this place was the neighborhood situation. You’re tucked into Monti, which means you’ve got these tiny wine bars and family-run restaurants within a two-minute walk, but you’re also close enough to the major sites that you don’t need to plan your entire day around transportation. I found myself grabbing morning coffee at this little spot around the corner (the hotel breakfast is fine, but you’re in Rome – explore a bit), then easily walking to wherever I needed to go. The area gets lively in the evenings – not rowdy, just that perfect Roman buzz where people are out enjoying themselves. And here’s something practical – there’s actually decent gelato nearby that isn’t tourist-trap expensive, plus a small market if you need basics. The metro’s close if you want to venture further out, but honestly, I barely used it. One thing to know: like most places in this part of Rome, don’t expect to pull up with a car – the streets are narrow and parking is basically a myth. But that’s part of the charm, really. The whole experience feels authentically Roman without being stuffy about it.

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Reviews of Doria Palace Boutique Hotel

• Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Doria Palace. – Diane from United Kingdom – 18 June 2025 (8/10)

  Excellent location and very helpful staff.
  The roof top bar served excellent breakfasts and the staff were again lovely
  
  What could be improved: The room was quite small.

• Perfect location. Exceptional staff. – Wilfredo from United States – 13 June 2025 (10/10)

  Perfect location with a beautiful view of the city. The staff was exceptional. The went above and beyond to accommodate us and ensure we had a great time visiting Rome. Best hotel staff I have encountered. Special kudos to Joseph for being such an amazing concierge. He went above and beyond to make sure we enjoy our stay.

• Great location. Amazing staff. Best hotel staff I have ever had. – Wilfredo from United States – 13 June 2025 (10/10)

  Perfect location. Excellent view of the city. Outstanding staff went above and beyond to ensure we had an amazing trip. Special thanks to Joseph for going way above and beyond to accommodate us and provide us with great advice to enjoy the trip, as well as restaurants to enjoy the local cuisine. The staff was amazing and made us feel like home.

• One night in Rome – Gary from Australia – 25 May 2025 (9/10)

  The room was attractive with enough space and worked well. It has all that we needed. The location was great for both train access and getting out about into Rome. The staff were very good.
  
  What could be improved: Just the small lift but that is unavoidable. We made it work OK.

• Exceptional – Reesa from Canada – 20 May 2025 (10/10)

  Excellent service and nice food selection.
  
  What could be improved: Too many stairs. Haha!

• Amazing and made our first trip to Rome memorable – Nicola from United Kingdom – 7 May 2025 (10/10)

  Welcoming , very clean , lovely room
  A special shout out to Martina on reception, very helpful and friendly, Rita at breakfast so kind and thoughtful esp as I am gluten free , lovely lady
  Definitely recommend, very close to everything , great view from terrace
  Hsk serviced room every day
  Loved it all
  Thankyou
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• An 11 out of 10! – Brian from United States – 25 April 2025 (10/10)

  Cleanliness, location, breakfast and staff.

• The hotel offers everything we expected – Magdalena from Poland – 8 April 2025 (9/10)

  The hotel offers everything we expected: clean rooms with very comfortable beds, very good location – close to Termini station, exceptionally nice and helpful service, great view from the balcony and very tasty breakfasts with gluten free option. I highly recommend staying! 😍

• Great location and cozy rooms recommended and go to the roofto – Adar from Israel – 7 April 2025 (9/10)

  Location is very good
  The staff is very friendly and with good recommendations
  Josef was very nice and hospitality
  Nice rooftop

• Rome for the 1st time. – Ahmad from Israel – 31 March 2025 (9/10)

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  Cleanliness: This was the most important factor for me, and the hotel excelled. The room was cleaned daily, with fresh towels provided, and the shower was spotless. Absolutely 5/5.
  
  Location: The location is convenient, especially if you enjoy walking—just a 10-minute walk to both the Colosseum and the train station. Reaching other attractions requires a taxi or public transportation.
  
  Staff: The staff was helpful and responsive, answering all my questions.
  
  I didn’t try the hotel’s breakfast, but there are two excellent cafes right across from the hotel.
  
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