Metropolis – Hotel di Charme

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to Metropolis on Viale delle Milizie, I wasn’t expecting much. The street’s pretty typical Rome, you know? But then you step inside and it’s like… oh, okay, this is actually something special. The lobby has this understated elegance that feels more like a well-appointed friend’s apartment than a hotel trying too hard to impress.

What really sold me on this place is how it sits in Prati – I mean, most tourists are fighting crowds in Centro Storico, but here you’re living like an actual Roman. You can walk to the Vatican in maybe fifteen minutes (honestly, probably less), but you’re also surrounded by these fantastic little cafés and shops that locals actually use. There’s this bakery just around the corner on Via Barletta that does these incredible cornetti – the kind of place you’d never find if you were staying near the Pantheon. The metro stop at Lepanto is super close too, which makes getting around ridiculously easy, though I found myself walking most places because the neighborhood’s just pleasant.

The rooms themselves are nicely done – not massive, but this is Rome, so you’re not expecting a sprawling suite anyway. What I loved was the attention to detail… the linens are actually good (you know how hotel sheets can be), and the bathrooms have this modern feel without being cold. The staff genuinely seems to care about what they’re doing, which honestly makes such a difference. They helped me sort out dinner reservations and gave me directions that actually made sense, not just the standard tourist traps. One thing worth noting – the building’s old, so you’ll hear some street noise, but it’s not the chaotic traffic of central Rome. More like the gentle hum of a neighborhood that’s actually alive. I stayed there in late spring and the whole area just felt… livable, I guess. Like you could imagine actually living there instead of just surviving your vacation.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $188. Standard Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $247. Superior Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $306. Suite with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Jeffrey from United States – 22 June 2025 (10/10)

  The location was great and the staff was terrific
  
  What could be improved: Needed English language TV channels.

• Exceptional – Michelle from Ireland – 28 May 2025 (10/10)

  Great location, very friendly staff. Lovely room. Great shower. Great coffee at breakfast.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Lovely experience – Tamara from Bosnia and Herzegovina – 17 May 2025 (10/10)

  Amazing location. The staff was very friendly. Clean and comfortable room.

• Great spot for exploring Rome. – Ivana from Serbia – 4 May 2025 (10/10)

  Great neighborhood with many restaurants and shops. Excellent breakfast and very polite staff.
  
  What could be improved: The room could have been bigger, but I don't have any other significant objections

• Exceptional – Nadine from Australia – 2 May 2025 (10/10)

  I would highly recommend staying at this hotel. The staff were so lovely and friendly and made us feel at home.
  
  The hotel was very nice and clean, the room was well equipped with everything we needed including a mini fridge and kettle.
  
  The hotel was located within walking distance to the Vatican and close to restaurants and shops
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Great hotel, great location and great people. Thank you. – Bluewirebound from United Kingdom – 6 April 2025 (10/10)

  Very friendly and helpful hotel staff, especially all of the team of reception. You were wonderful!! Very nice room, great breakfast and easy to get into Rome. We are definitely coming back! Thank you!
  
  What could be improved: I would have liked a gym but that is just me. The room could do with some modernisation but was fine. The room was a little warm the first night but we sorted the problem once we spoke to the reception team.

• Exceptional – Vazquez from United States – 21 February 2025 (10/10)

  Everything, location, prices ,attention…
  
  What could be improved: N/a

• Excellent hotel, close to the Vatican – Simon from Germany – 20 February 2025 (10/10)

  Very nice hotel staff always helpful
  
  What could be improved: The bathroom needs an upgrade

• Next time again. – Árpi from Hungary – 8 February 2025 (10/10)

  Good location, very good breakfast, vary helpful staff

• Nice hotel in the heart of Rome. – Akos from Hungary – 6 February 2025 (8/10)

  Nice hotel in the heart of Rome.

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