Madison Hotel

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest with you – the Madison Hotel isn’t going to blow you away with luxury, but there’s something genuinely charming about this place that keeps drawing me back whenever I’m in Rome. It sits right on Via Marsala, which means you’re literally a two-minute walk from Termini Station, and I mean that literally – I’ve timed it while dragging my suitcase behind me at 6 AM.

The thing about staying near Termini is that everyone tells you it’s sketchy, but honestly? Via Marsala feels different from the chaos right around the station. Sure, you’ll hear some street noise (it’s Rome, after all), but by 10 PM things settle down pretty nicely. The hotel itself has this old-school Italian feel – not fancy, but clean and well-maintained in that way that tells you someone actually cares about the place. The lobby’s small but welcoming, and the staff… well, they remember you after a day or two, which is rare these days. I’ve stayed here maybe four times now, and Giuseppe at the front desk always asks about my work trips like we’re old friends.

What really works about the Madison is how it sits in the neighborhood. You know that little alimentari on the corner of Via Marsala and Via Volturno? Perfect for grabbing water and snacks without the tourist markup. There’s also this trattoria – Da Valentino – about three blocks down that locals actually eat at, which you’ll figure out quickly because nobody’s speaking English after 8 PM. The rooms are… fine. I mean, they’re clean, the beds are comfortable enough, and the air conditioning works (crucial in summer, trust me). Don’t expect a view unless you specifically request a higher floor, but honestly, you’re not staying in your room much anyway. The bathrooms are recently renovated, which makes a difference – good water pressure and everything actually works.

Transportation-wise, this is where the Madison really shines. Beyond the obvious train connections, you’ve got the Metro A and B lines right there, plus buses that’ll take you anywhere in the city. I’ve caught early morning flights from Fiumicino and late trains to Florence without any stress. The neighborhood also has this interesting mix – you’ll see business travelers like me, but also families and couples who figured out that staying here gives you more bang for your buck than somewhere near the Spanish Steps.

The 7.6 rating feels about right – it’s not perfect, but it delivers on what it promises. Sometimes the elevator’s slow, and the WiFi can be spotty on higher floors, but these are minor complaints. What I appreciate most is that it feels authentic. You’re staying in a real Roman neighborhood, not some sanitized tourist bubble. The local bar next door makes excellent cornetti, there’s a pharmacy across the street, and you’ll start recognizing faces after a few days. It’s that kind of place where you feel like you’re living in Rome for a week, not just visiting it.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $183. Small Double Room with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $224. Double or Twin Room with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $245. Superior Double or Twin Room with 2 × 1 sofa bed, 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $182. Single Room with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• The staff was very helpful, even before we got there, answered all my questions and tried to help where possible. – Carla from South Africa – 5 July 2025 (8/10)

  Close to transport.

• Good location not very nice hotel – Aníbal from Mexico – 4 July 2025 (7/10)

  The location is perfect we arrived perfectly form the airport, you can return in metro, we travelled to another city by train, excellent location
  
  What could be improved: A/C wasn’t working properly

• Convenient but double rooms are quite small. – Luciano from Australia – 3 July 2025 (7/10)

  Convenient location opposite Termini Train station.
  
  What could be improved: Rooms are very small.

• Great comfy place – Fidel from Ireland – 28 June 2025 (9/10)

  Location beside the train station is magic
  The acconditionate air works perfectly , bed is firm

• Raffinatezza ad un passo dalla stazione! – Lee from Canada – 25 June 2025 (9/10)

  The room was spacious and well maintained. The bathroom was amazing! Showers relaxing – there were two of them.
  The staff was super polite and gave us all the information we needed at all times. The location – superb as it is literally outside of the train station.

• Highly recommended – Charles from Singapore – 24 June 2025 (9/10)

  Amazing location, simple clean rooms with strong air conditioning and noise free. Friendly staff. Everything you expect from a simple hotel next to the train station.

• Great stay ! ideal location and a comfortable room – Laura from Ireland – 21 June 2025 (9/10)

  Great location, comfortable rooms and air con
  
  What could be improved: Very small lounge

• Great location great staff – Enkelejda from Albania – 17 June 2025 (8/10)

  The location
  The staff
  The clean space
  
  What could be improved: Air condition doesnt work
  It was so noicy near because of some workers around at a near bulding

• Good – Jose from Canada – 12 June 2025 (7/10)

  Location
  
  What could be improved: Water shower temperature adjustment at was so difficult

• It serve the purpose – Gustavo from Argentina – 8 June 2025 (7/10)

  Efficient, clean
  
  What could be improved: Room extremely small and access to it very long

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