Navona Luxury Guesthouse

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Navona Luxury Guesthouse? It’s actually on the main thoroughfare – Corso Vittorio Emanuele II – which sounds like it would be crazy busy, but honestly, once you’re inside, you’d never know. The building itself has this lovely old Roman character, and I mean, you’re literally a two-minute walk from the Pantheon. Not “walking distance” like hotels love to claim, but actually around the corner.

The thing is, this isn’t your typical Roman guesthouse situation. The rooms have that boutique hotel feel without being stuffy about it – think modern comfort but they didn’t strip away all the historic charm. The bathrooms are surprisingly spacious (and if you’ve stayed in Rome before, you know that’s not a given), and the air conditioning actually works, which… well, if you’re visiting in summer, you’ll thank me for mentioning that. What I really appreciated was the attention to small details – proper blackout curtains, outlets where you need them, and the beds are genuinely comfortable. Sometimes these historic buildings sacrifice comfort for character, but they’ve managed both here.

Being right on Corso Vittorio Emanuele means you’re in the thick of things without being in the touristy chaos of the actual Piazza Navona – though that’s maybe a four-minute stroll. The staff genuinely knows the neighborhood, which makes a difference when you need dinner recommendations that aren’t tourist traps. They pointed me toward this little osteria on Via del Governo Vecchio that I never would have found otherwise. And honestly, the whole check-in experience was refreshingly straightforward – no pretentious lobby drama, just efficient and friendly. The morning espresso situation is solid too (they have a proper machine), which matters more than you might think when you’re planning long days of sightseeing. The 9.1 rating makes sense once you’re there – it’s not trying to be the fanciest place in Rome, but it delivers exactly what it promises, and sometimes that’s worth more than all the marble and gold leaf in the world.

Rooms

• Luxury Double Room with Extra Bed with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Luxury Double Room with Extra Bed with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Luxury Double Room with Extra Bed with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Deluxe Double Room with Extra Bed with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Deluxe Double Room with Extra Bed with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Deluxe Double Room with Extra Bed with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children

Reviews

• Pero from Saudi Arabia (10/10)

  Fantastic location. The vibe, the building and the apartment is great. highly recommend the property.

• Jennifer from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Friendly staff and comfortable accommodations. Very secure location

• Jocelyn from Germany (8/10)

  Not far from sightseeing’s.

• Arwen from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Lovely big room with views over a beautiful church opposite. The bathroom was also very big and the bed very comfortable. We were delighted with the space and the location. All the recommendations for restaurants and cafes were great. We had a wonderful weekend.

• Tatiana from Moldova (10/10)

  It’s a great place, situated near the Piazza San Pietro. All the important attractions like Collosseum and Fontana di Trevi you can also visit on foot. Near the hotel, there are a lot of restaurants, a supermarket and a bus stop.
  We had an amazing stay there!

• Glenn from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Clean, nice comfy bed and good size bathroom. Little fridge was useful. Good location. Highly recommend. The owner was ill but was excellent with communication via WhatsApp.

• Mustafa from Denmark (10/10)

  Perfect location and great value for money. Despite we did not have chance to meet with Andrea, he was very responsive via WhatsApp and explained everything in detail.

• Rebecca from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Building full of charm and character right in the heart of the old town with excellent local non tourist restaurants. Spacious spotless room with modern bathroom. Lovely helpful and knowledgeable host.

• Zara from Italy (9/10)

  The host Andrea was very welcoming and helpful, as he gave many great recommendations on places in Rome! The location is excellent. Overall, an amazing place to stay when visiting the city if you want a personal touch and a superb location!

• M from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Thr location was excellent. The rooms are spacious and clean when we arrived. The host was lovely. Regularly kept in touch with us Sent ust local restaurants and places to eat. Would certainly recommend. Tx for a lovely time.

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