Eccelso Hotel

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be straight with you about the Eccelso Hotel – it’s one of those places that gets everything right without making a big fuss about it. When I first walked up Via Catone (and honestly, I’d walked past it twice before spotting the entrance), I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place. But you know what? Sometimes the best surprises come in understated packages.

The location is actually brilliant if you know Rome at all. You’re in Prati, which means you’re living like a local instead of being stuck in the tourist fishbowl around the Pantheon. I mean, you can walk to the Vatican in about ten minutes – and I’m talking a leisurely stroll, not a power walk. But here’s the thing that really sold me: you’re also a stone’s throw from Via Cola di Rienzo, where Romans actually shop. There’s this amazing little bakery about two blocks away that does cornetti that’ll ruin you for hotel breakfast pastries forever. The Metro A line at Ottaviano is close enough that you can easily hop over to the Spanish Steps or wherever, but far enough that you don’t hear the rumble of trains at night.

What really impressed me was how the staff seemed to actually care about the details. Check-in was smooth (I arrived around 2 PM and my room was ready), and when I mentioned I was looking for a good place for dinner that wasn’t crawling with tourists, the guy at the front desk pulled out his phone and showed me this trattoria on a side street that locals frequent. That’s the kind of service that makes a difference, you know? The rooms themselves are clean and comfortable – nothing fancy, but the beds are actually good quality and the bathroom has decent water pressure, which honestly matters more than thread count when you’ve been walking around Rome all day. The air conditioning works well too, which is crucial if you’re visiting in summer. I stayed in July and slept like a baby while other friends were complaining about stuffy rooms elsewhere.

The neighborhood gets quiet at night, but it’s not dead quiet – you’ll hear the occasional Vespa puttering by, which is sort of charming in that quintessentially Roman way. Morning brings the sounds of the local market setting up, and there’s something really nice about having coffee while listening to vendors chatting in rapid Italian below. One small thing – parking can be tricky if you’re driving, but let’s be honest, you shouldn’t be driving in Rome anyway. The bus connections are solid, and walking is usually faster than sitting in traffic.

I think what makes the Eccelso work so well is that it doesn’t try to be something it’s not. It’s not a luxury hotel, and it’s not trying to wow you with marble lobbies or rooftop pools. Instead, it’s a solid, well-run place that puts you right in the heart of residential Rome, where you can experience the city the way people actually live in it. For the price point and that 9.1 rating, it honestly delivers exactly what most travelers actually need – a clean, comfortable base with people who know the city and want to help you make the most of it.

Rooms

• Standard Double Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Budget Double Room with 1 double bed for 2 adults
• Superior Double or Twin Room with 1 large double bed for 3 adults, 1 child
• Double Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults

Reviews

• Dardana from Albania (10/10)

  The Hotel is located in very good position near to the Vatican. It is very confortable and very clean.
  
  I enjoyed a lot to stay in the hotel and the staf is very kind and help with the neccessary information.

• Alice from Ireland (10/10)

  Friendly staff and good location beside Vatican. Nice restaurants all nearby.

• Colin from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Location. Access and communication from host

• Anna from Switzerland (9/10)

  Super friendly and helpful staff. Very cosy and nice rooms. Comfy beds. The location is perfect close to the Vatican to the Metro, the airport bus, bus stops and to shops and restaurants.

• Andrew from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Excellent location. Friendly staff who went out of their way to help organise an airport transfer during the public transport strike.

• John from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Fantastic location and truly exceptional staff.

• Asmita from United Arab Emirates (10/10)

  Location was really good , close to everything. Staff was very friendly and helpful .

• Alex from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Better than expected. Photos don’t make it justice. Arrived really late, but keys were waiting for us on the front desk as agreed. Staff Anca was really nice and helpful. Room looked recently renovated.

• Valentina from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Good location, modern furnishings. Very warm property! Staff were welcoming. Shower was super powerful and large.

• Mahzun from Belgium (10/10)

  Good location
  Friendly staff
  Beautifull room

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