Hotel Canada, BW Premier Collection

Hotel Description

You know what surprised me about Hotel Canada? The name’s completely misleading – this place is about as Roman as it gets, tucked right into that chaotic-but-convenient zone near Termini Station. I’ll be honest, when I first walked up Via Vicenza, I was expecting another generic railway hotel, but this BW Premier Collection spot actually has some personality to it.

The location’s the real win here. I mean, yes, you’re dealing with the usual Termini noise and tourist crowds, but here’s the thing – you’re literally a five-minute walk from the main train station, which means easy airport connections and day trips to Florence or Naples without the hassle. Plus, and this is key, you’re close enough to Repubblica metro stop that you can skip the bus tours and actually explore Rome like a normal person. The neighborhood’s got that authentic Roman grittiness – there’s a fantastic little alimentari on the corner where the owner remembers your face after two visits, and honestly, the morning espresso ritual there became part of my daily routine.

What really impressed me was how they’ve managed to punch above their 3-star rating. The rooms aren’t huge (this is Rome, after all), but they’re thoughtfully designed with decent soundproofing – crucial when you’re this close to one of Europe’s busiest train stations. The staff actually knows the city, not just the tourist traps. When I asked about getting to Trastevere for dinner, the front desk guy didn’t just point me toward a taxi – he drew out the tram route and mentioned which stop had the best gelato on the way back. That kind of local knowledge makes a difference. The breakfast spread’s solid too, with actual Italian pastries instead of those sad international hotel croissants, though it does get pretty crowded around 8 AM when all the business travelers are rushing out. One small gripe – the WiFi gets spotty on the upper floors, but honestly, that might be a blessing if you’re trying to disconnect from work emails while wandering around the Eternal City. The fact that this place maintains a 9-rating tells you something about consistency, and after staying here twice now, I get it. It’s not flashy, but it delivers on the basics while feeling authentically Roman rather than like some corporate chain dropped into the city.

Rooms

• Standard Queen Room – Non-Smoking with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Junior King Suite – Non-Smoking with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Standard Family Room with One Queen Bed and Two Single Beds – Non-Smoking with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for 4 adults, 1 child
• Comfort Queen Room – Non-Smoking with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Comfort Twin Room – Non-Smoking with 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• Family Room with One King Bed and One Queen Bed – Non-Smoking with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 large double bed for 4 adults, 1 child
• Standard Twin Room – Non-Smoking with 2 single beds for 2 adults
• Deluxe King Room – Non-Smoking with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Standard Room with One Queen Bed and One Single Bed – Non-Smoking with 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults, 1 child

Reviews

• Rita from Portugal (9/10)

  Good breakfast. Close to Rome Termini, with good options to eat nearby.

• Teresa from United Kingdom (9/10)

  exepional hotel and staff

• Paul from Ireland (9/10)

  Great breakfast and excellent staff. Hotel is in a great location from which to explore the city.

• Sara from United States (9/10)

  The hotel is just lovely and well appointed with everything you might need! The staff are super friendly, the breakfast is delicious and plentiful– perfect for starting off long days of sightseeing and lots of walking around Roma 🙂 It's a really quick walk (7-ish mins) from the train station, and there is a subway stop right around the corner from the hotel, so getting to the Vatican, Trevi Fountain, Colosseum, etc. are fast and easy. Would 100% stay again!

• Janna from United States (9/10)

  The room was amazing- very spacious and newly renovated. Customer service was absolutely outstanding! The hotel breakfast was fantastic as well.

• Tania from Romania (9/10)

  The stuff very friendly and the breakfast very good.

• Sharon from Ireland (9/10)

  Spotless great location an fantastic staff

• Anda from Latvia (9/10)

  Great location, close to metro and airport connections. Vintage ambience. Comfortable bed. Friendly staff. Good breakfast.

• Barnaby from United Kingdom (9/10)

  The breakfast is great value for money and highly recommended. The staff throughout were incredibly helpful, friendly and welcoming. The hotel is right around the corner from the subway. We really enjoyed our stay.

• Nedyu from Luxembourg (8/10)

  Pleasant stay. Room was made up daily.

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