grimaldi comfort guest house

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about the Grimaldi Comfort Guest House? The elevator ride to the sixth floor – yeah, it’s a bit of a journey up, but honestly, that’s when you realize you’re about to get some seriously good views over Rome’s rooftops. I mean, being up on piano 6 (that’s the sixth floor for us non-Italians) in the Portuense district isn’t exactly where most tourists end up, but that’s actually part of what makes this place special.

The Portuense neighborhood is one of those areas where you get a real feel for how Romans actually live. You’re not dodging selfie sticks every five minutes, and the morning sounds drifting up from Via Francesco Grimaldi are authentic – coffee machines hissing, delivery trucks making their rounds, maybe some animated Italian conversation from the street below. The guest house itself feels more like staying at a well-organized friend’s apartment than a typical hotel. The owners clearly know what travelers actually need – I’m talking about things like decent water pressure (surprisingly hard to find in some Roman buildings), reliable WiFi that doesn’t cut out when you’re trying to video call home, and rooms that stay cool even during those brutal August afternoons.

What really sold me on this place was how it strikes that perfect balance between comfort and location. Sure, you’re not stumbling distance from the Colosseum, but you’re genuinely well-connected to the rest of Rome. The Trastevere area is just a quick bus ride away, and honestly, after spending your days walking around the tourist-packed centro storico, coming back to this quieter corner of the city feels like a relief. Plus – and this is something you’ll appreciate if you’ve ever tried to navigate Rome’s traffic – parking here is actually manageable. The neighborhood has that residential feel where you can find a spot without circling for twenty minutes. The 9.4 rating makes total sense once you spend a night here, because it’s those little details that add up: the way check-in actually happens when they say it will, how the rooms smell fresh instead of that musty old-building scent you get sometimes, and the fact that the beds are genuinely comfortable (not just decent for the price). It’s the kind of place where you end up extending your stay if you can swing it.

Rooms

• Deluxe Double Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Standard Double Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Double Room with 1 double bed for 2 adults
• Economy Double Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults

Reviews

• Nikita from Ukraine (10/10)

  Location is quiet and safe, 20 minutes from the center of Rome – taxi was the best choice for me. A lot of places to get food and shop. Super polite and helpful host. 10/10 will stay again

• Krzysztof from Poland (10/10)

  Clean comfortable rooms.

• Avinita from India (10/10)

  Owner of the property who helped me in every possible way to reach the property, smooth check in without any hassle. Full cooperation throughout the stay.

• Malgorzata from Poland (10/10)

  The room was very clean and well-maintained. The bed was incredibly comfortable – I haven't slept so well in a long time.
  But the best part was the interaction with the owner, who helped me every step of the way and even recommended a delicious restaurant.

• Queen from South Africa (10/10)

  The room was perfect, and the kitchen clean tidy and has everything one needs. Staff is friendly and very helpful. I absolutely enjoyed my stay.

• Anna from Poland (10/10)

  Great

• Sarah from Spain (10/10)

  A very comfortable, warm and quiet place to stay in Rome. Perfect for us especially as we had to work! The staff were very helpful also.

• Red from Slovenia (10/10)

  The owner was very helpful and extremely kind!

• Hasan from Germany (10/10)

  First of all, I can say that I am very satisfied. The manager is really a wonderful person. He wrote and asked every day, asking if I needed help every day. He answered my questions quickly when I asked. I will tell all my friends and acquaintances to stay here. The room is very clean. Every they cleaned every day. The manager was very kind and cultured. In short, great manager, great hotel.

• Veronika from Slovakia (10/10)

  + new appartment
  + very clean
  + room service (they made everyday our beds, took trash)
  + Nespresso in room with new coffe everyday, smaĺ snacks, tea, etc.

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