Hotel Villa Glori

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Hotel Villa Glori? It’s tucked away on this quiet residential street in Parioli, and I mean properly quiet – none of that Rome traffic madness you deal with closer to the center. Via Bernardo Celentano feels almost suburban, lined with those elegant apartment buildings that make you wonder what it’s like to actually live in Rome. The hotel itself sits in this cream-colored villa that honestly looks more like someone’s gorgeous home than a typical hotel, which I guess explains the name.

The thing about staying in Parioli is that you’re sort of in this sweet spot – close enough to Villa Borghese that you can actually walk there for morning runs (and trust me, running past those umbrella pines beats any hotel gym), but far enough from the tourist chaos that you can grab an espresso at the corner bar without elbowing through crowds. I discovered this little alimentari about two blocks down where the owner barely speaks English but makes these incredible paninis, and that’s the kind of neighborhood gem you find when you’re not staying right in the thick of things. The tram situation is actually pretty good too – there’s a stop that gets you to the Spanish Steps area in maybe 20 minutes, though honestly, sometimes I just walked because the route through Villa Borghese is so nice.

What really works about Villa Glori is how it feels residential without being boring. The rooms have this understated elegance thing going on – not flashy, but everything’s well-chosen and comfortable. The staff genuinely seems to know the neighborhood, like when I asked about where to find good wine shops, the front desk guy gave me specific directions to this enoteca that locals actually use, not some tourist trap. Breakfast happens in this bright room that looks out onto the street, and you can watch Romans heading to work while you’re planning your day, which I found oddly soothing. The whole place runs smoothly without feeling corporate – check-in was quick, the elevators work properly, and the WiFi actually does what it’s supposed to do.

I mean, it’s not perfect – the area gets pretty quiet at night, so if you’re looking for stumbling-distance nightlife, you’ll need to venture out. And while the rooms are comfortable, they’re not huge by American standards. But there’s something to be said for staying somewhere that feels like Rome but isn’t performing “Rome” for tourists every second. You’re close enough to walk to Villa Giulia if you’re into Etruscan art, or to spend an afternoon in the Galleria Borghese gardens, but you’re also in a neighborhood where people actually live and work. That 8.6 rating makes sense – it’s the kind of place that does what it promises well, without drama or disappointment.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $147. Basic Double Room with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $159. Double Room with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $190. Triple Room with 1 single bed, 1 large double bed and 3 single beds for Max persons: 3
• Estimated price from: $125. Single Room with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1
• Estimated price from: $143. Basic Double Room – Single Use with 1 double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• A very nice stay. Wiuld definetely stay again. – Dorianne from Malta – 22 June 2025 (10/10)

  It was very clean. Had a very good breakfast and the staff was really helpfull.

• Superb – Jill from United Kingdom – 20 May 2025 (9/10)

  All the staff were helpful and polite. The breakfast was excellent, large bed and plenty of hot water.
  
  What could be improved: Only one electric socked in our room.

• Friendly staff, great neigbourhood. Good restuarants – Norrie from United Kingdom – 8 May 2025 (8/10)

  Great location in friendly neighbourhood. Hotel was quiet with no traffic noise

• Well appointed room in a lovely quiet location. Loved the breakfast in the morning! – Mark from Australia – 21 April 2025 (9/10)

  Well appointed room in a lovely quiet location. Loved the breakfast in the morning!

• Exceptional – Myroslava from Poland – 25 March 2025 (10/10)

  Nice breakfast
  
  What could be improved: Very small elevator

• A lovely hotel with really nice staff – Walter from United Kingdom – 16 March 2025 (9/10)

  Very friendly and helpful staff
  
  What could be improved: No real bar area to relax in

• A little hidden gem – Suzannah from United Kingdom – 12 February 2025 (8/10)

  Handy for the rugby and good restaurants nearby. Nice room and breakfast is improved
  
  What could be improved: No coffee maker in this room. Had one previous stay

• Handy for Auditorium – Claire from United Kingdom – 3 February 2025 (8/10)

  I booked as I was seeing Bryan Adams do his acoustic set at Auditorium Ennis which is about 5 min walk away
  
  I walked up from Flamino which was about 20 mins flat or there’s a tram outside
  
  Can be at Spanish Steps in about 30 mins
  
  Lovely safe residential area with families etc
  
  What could be improved: Short power cut, not there fault anyway

• Loved My cosy single room. – Susan from United Kingdom – 25 January 2025 (10/10)

  Perfect for a one night stay and only 10 minutes walk from the music auditorium where I saw Bryan Adams.
  Staff were friendly and professional.
  The bed and the bed linen was so comfortable and I slept very well.
  The shower was nice and hot.
  Breakfast was a plentiful buffet with a selection of hot and cold food and the coffee was delicious.
  
  What could be improved: Not applicable

• Exceptional – Ostapenko from Switzerland – 9 January 2025 (10/10)

  Very delicious breakfast 🥞 and super friendly receptionist

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