Hotel Barocco

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Hotel Barocco? It’s got this sneaky entrance on Via della Purificazione that you’d almost miss if you weren’t looking for it, even though the address says Piazza Barberini. I mean, you’re literally steps from that famous Bernini fountain with the Triton, but tucked away enough that you’re not dealing with crowds of tourists snapping photos right outside your window. The location is honestly brilliant – you can walk to the Spanish Steps in maybe ten minutes, and Via Veneto is right there with all those classic Roman cafés where locals actually go for their morning espresso.

The hotel itself has this understated elegance that I really appreciated. It’s not trying too hard to be flashy, which seems to be the trend with a lot of Roman hotels these days. The rooms have this warm, lived-in feel with rich fabrics and dark wood furniture – sort of like staying in an elegant Roman apartment rather than a generic hotel box. What really got me was the attention to small details: the lighting is actually good (you can read without squinting), the shower has proper water pressure, and the air conditioning works without sounding like a jet engine. I stayed there in August, which is basically Rome’s furnace season, and slept like a baby. The staff seems to know their stuff too – they gave me walking directions to places I hadn’t even heard of, and honestly, some of their restaurant recommendations ended up being highlights of my trip.

Here’s the thing about this area that most people don’t realize: it’s incredibly well-connected but still feels authentically Roman. You’ve got the Barberini metro stop literally across the piazza, so you can get anywhere in the city without dealing with taxis or buses. But more importantly, you’re in this pocket of Rome where you can grab groceries at the little market on Via del Tritone, have aperitivo at one of those narrow wine bars that locals frequent, and still be walking distance from major sites like the Trevi Fountain or Palazzo Massimo. The neighborhood has this nice rhythm to it – busy during the day but not overly touristy, and surprisingly quiet at night. I was worried about noise being right off Piazza Barberini, but the hotel’s positioning and good windows kept things peaceful. It’s the kind of place where you feel like you’re experiencing Rome rather than just checking sights off a list, and that’s honestly worth more than all the marble lobbies and rooftop bars in the world.

Rooms

• Superior Double or Twin Room with 1 large double bed, or and 2 single beds for 2 adults
• Classic Single Room with 1 double bed for 1 adult
• Deluxe Double Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
• Double Room – Separate Building with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Junior Suite with Piazza View with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults, 2 children
• Classic Double Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults

Reviews

• Amanda from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Our stay at Hotel Barocco was absolutely wonderful! I quite literally cannot fault it from start to finish. The hotel itself is beautiful and really should be 5 stars. It’s beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean & has all the amenities you could want from a city break hotel.
  The staff at Hotel Barocco were absolutely lovely and truly went the extra mile – from the reception staff who upgraded our room to a junior suite (as we were there celebrating my husband’s 40th), to the housekeeping staff who left my husband little birthday gifts each day, to the breakfast staff who were attentive without being over baring, to the fantastic barman Giancarlos (my apologies if I’ve missed-spelt his name) who was the perfect host in the bar and made a special effort to understand our likes and dislikes (& not being phased at all by my sulphites allergy which can be very difficult to navigate). He even created me cocktails to try based on what he’d enquired about that I liked and has now led me to discovering my favourite cocktail!
  The room itself was lovely, very spacious for a Rome hotel room with large corner bath and large shower and ample wardrobe space.
  There were plenty of spare pillows and towels and although we didn’t need to, I felt absolutely comfortable that if we’d needed anything we could have asked for it and it wouldn’t have been a problem.
  The hotel is perfectly located for seeing the major sights; a 6 minute walk to the Trevi fountain and surrounded my many bars and restaurants without being noisy in the rooms (due to two sets of double glazing!).
  We are already planning our next trip back to Rome and will 100% be staying at hotel Barocco again. Thank you for the wonderful memories!

• Timothy from United Kingdom (10/10)

  The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly whether on reception or in the bar and restaurant. The level of local knowledge and willingness to be of help was exceptional

• Mary from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Location was fabulous

• Brian from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Staff were amazing. So friendly and helpful. The room was spacious. The shower was fantastic. Great location, all major sites within walking distance and those that weren't were accessible metro.

• Jackie from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Service and location

• Arazi from Israel (10/10)

  Excellent location, amazing stuff, very good breakfast, nice clean room.

• Charlotte from United Kingdom (10/10)

  The hotel location was perfect for sight seeing.
  The interior was stunning; the bed was comfortable, the room was clean, the toiletries were ample.
  The staff were the most amazing part, so friendly, welcoming, going above and beyond!

• Mohammad from Saudi Arabia (9/10)

  Comfort clean nice and friendly staff.
  Prestigious and amazing breakfast
  Spacious rooms
  Nearby everything

• Allan from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Very good breakfast including the care taking for the gluten free one that was needed. Very pleasant friendly staff very efficient service.
  Front desk sfaff helpful and very welcoming.
  Couldn't fault any part of our stay.

• Ingrid from United Kingdom (10/10)

  We were upgraded to a junior suite which was very good. All the staff were friendly and went out of their way to help. The location is unbeatable with many attractions within walking distance. The staff helped with restaurant choices and the team serving breakfast, were very efficiient and helpful. Everyone on reception made one feel welcome.

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