La Maison di Sant’Anna

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed at a lot of places in Rome, but La Maison di Sant’Anna caught me completely off guard – and I mean that in the best way possible. You know how most hotels near the Pantheon are either tourist traps or ridiculously overpriced? Well, this little gem on Via Di S. Anna somehow manages to be neither. The building itself has this understated elegance that’s very Roman – you’d actually walk right past it if you weren’t looking for the small brass nameplate. I honestly loved that about it. No flashy signs, no tour groups clogging the entrance, just this quiet sense that you’ve found something special.

The location is honestly perfect if you want to feel like you’re living in Rome rather than just visiting it. Sant’Anna is this narrow cobblestone street that most tourists miss completely, but you’re literally a two-minute walk from the Pantheon (I timed it – 90 seconds if you walk fast). What’s brilliant is that once you turn onto their street, all the chaos just… disappears. The morning sounds are church bells and the occasional Vespa, not tour guides with megaphones. I’d wake up, grab an espresso from the little bar on the corner – Bar Sant’Anna, run by this elderly couple who’ve been there forever – and feel like I had a neighborhood routine going. The staff at the hotel clearly knows everyone in the area too, which says something about how they fit into the fabric of the place rather than just existing as this foreign entity.

The rooms themselves strike this perfect balance between historic charm and actually functioning properly. The ceilings are high with original details, the floors are this gorgeous old tile that’s probably been there for decades, but honestly, everything works. Hot water, solid wifi, air conditioning that doesn’t sound like a helicopter – you know, the basics that can make or break a Roman summer. I stayed in July and slept like a baby, which is saying something because Roman heat can be brutal. The furnishings feel curated rather than ordered from some hotel catalog, sort of like staying in a well-appointed Roman apartment. There’s this attention to detail that you don’t expect – good lighting for reading, outlets where you actually need them, a minibar that’s not insanely overpriced.

What really sold me though was how the place operates. Check-in was smooth, the concierge actually gave me restaurant recommendations that weren’t tourist traps (try Da Valentino on Via della Palombella – thank me later), and when I needed to extend my stay by a night, they made it happen without any drama. The 9.2 rating makes complete sense once you’re there – it’s not trying to be the fanciest place in Rome, but it nails everything that actually matters. You’re paying for the location, sure, but you’re also paying for this sense of discovering something that feels authentically Roman rather than built for tourists. If you want to stay somewhere that lets you pretend you live in the historic center of Rome, this is your place.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $178. Double Room with Private Bathroom with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $187. Standard Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $196. Standard Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $222. Superior Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $285. Deluxe Double Room with Hot Tub with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $293. Quadruple Room with 2 double beds for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• 10/10 – Megi from United Kingdom – 19 June 2025 (10/10)

  Location is perfect, and staff was very friendly and welcoming

• Exceptional – Ruari from Ireland – 17 June 2025 (10/10)

  Amazing experience from check in, to check out. Loqman was excellent for communication and willingness to help. He granted a late check out request and holding our bags after checkout, until we returned to collect for our flight. Super comfortable bed also!!
  
  What could be improved: Na

• Very good – Borrelli from Canada – 16 June 2025 (8/10)

  Good mount of space, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, excellent location.

• Wonderful visit! – Harry from United Kingdom – 15 June 2025 (10/10)

  Wonderful location and a lovely host! Everything was very clean and the air conditioning worked perfectly.

• Amazing – Asman from Israel – 12 June 2025 (10/10)

  Everything!
  The hosts were great, they recommended places in Rome, and helped us with anything we needed.
  The apartment was very beautiful clean and comfortable.

• Exceptional – Veronica from Romania – 29 May 2025 (10/10)

  Great location, very clean, comfortable bed, very nice stuff, great restaurant downstairs
  
  What could be improved: The

• Perfect location – Evelyn from Australia – 28 May 2025 (9/10)

  It was so central to everything, the host was so accommodating and very easy to to contact, they gave us fabulous local recommendations and made the stay feel effortless.

• Great central location in a nice neighbourhood. – Rodney from Singapore – 20 May 2025 (9/10)

  The location was very good and the room was clean and functional.
  
  What could be improved: Room is a bit small and the shower head holder was loose probably due to wear and tear.

• Exceptional – Riva from United States – 27 April 2025 (10/10)

  Everything! My mom and I had a lovely short stay. The room was very comfortable and check in was easy. Highly recommend!

• Perfect city centre stay – Deborah from United Kingdom – 5 April 2025 (10/10)

  Great location and perfect amenities for our short stay. Helpful host on check in. Apartment was clean and had everything we needed.

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