Roman Residence

Hotel Description

Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much when I first walked up to Roman Residence on Via Cavour – I mean, it’s this busy street that connects Termini station to the Colosseum, and you know how those tourist corridors can be. But stepping inside? Complete 180. The place has this understated elegance that immediately makes you forget about the street noise outside, and trust me, there’s plenty of that during the day.

What really got me was how the staff actually seemed to know their stuff about Rome. Not just the obvious tourist traps, but like when I asked about getting to Trastevere for dinner, the guy at the front desk mentioned this little side street route that completely avoids the crazy crowds around the Forum. That’s the kind of local knowledge you don’t get at those massive chain hotels near the station. The rooms themselves are surprisingly quiet too – I was worried about being so close to Termini, but their windows must be pretty solid because I slept through the night without any issues. The décor walks this nice line between modern comfort and Roman character, if that makes sense. Nothing too flashy, but you definitely feel like you’re in Italy, not some generic business hotel.

Location-wise, it’s actually perfect for first-time visitors who want to walk everywhere but don’t want to drag their luggage across cobblestones for twenty minutes. You’re literally five minutes from the Colosseum on foot, and honestly, the walk there takes you right past some of those ancient Roman ruins that are just sitting there on the street – I still can’t get over how casually Rome treats its history. The neighborhood has this mix of locals and tourists that feels authentic rather than like a theme park. There’s a fantastic little café right around the corner on Via dei Serpenti (the barista there makes this incredible cornetto), and you’re close enough to Monti district that you can explore those winding streets without committing to a long trek. The 9.1 rating makes total sense once you’ve stayed there – it’s not trying to be the fanciest place in Rome, but everything just works smoothly. Check-in was quick, the WiFi actually worked throughout the building, and when I had questions about metro tickets, they didn’t just point me toward the station but explained which lines to avoid during rush hour. Those little touches add up, you know?

Rooms

• Double Room with 2 single beds, or and 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Single Room with Private Bathroom with 1 single bed for 1 adult
• Small Double Room with 1 double bed for 2 adults
• Standard Double or Twin Room with 1 large double bed, or and 2 single beds for 2 adults

Reviews

• Dejan from Serbia (9/10)

  An apartment has a great location. It's clean and breakfast was delious. A host was polite and kind. All recommondation.

• Lss from Norway (9/10)

  The location is great, just a 5-6 min walk to the Roma termini. The property is clean, complete with simple but necessary things in an accomodation. It has also decent breakfast selection. And the staff are very helpful and accomodating.

• Aldo from Albania (9/10)

  Fantastic stay! The hospitality was outstanding; the staff were welcoming, attentive, and extremely helpful throughout our visit. The location was ideal—just a short walk from Rome Termini station, making it perfect for exploring the city or catching early trains. Highly recommend for convenience and warm, friendly service!

• Ramona from United States (9/10)

  Convenience in location; great staff

• Lewis from United Kingdom (9/10)

  The property was very cosy, clean and had all the amenities needed.

• Elizabeth from United States (9/10)

  Wonderful staff and clean, safe room!

• Sonila from Albania (9/10)

  The host was so helpful, would go above and beyond to ensure we had a great stay. The location was perfect.
  Good breakfast and free refreshments.
  Very clean and comfortable.

• Jaymee from Australia (9/10)

  Location – catch the train straight from the airport to Termini and pretty much right there. So great place to base your stay. Really good value for money
  
  There's a lift 🙂
  
  The breakfast was simple but great, I thought they only had pod coffee but the staff were lovely and made me a cappuccino!

• Paul from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Location was great, staff friendly

• Jeremy from Hungary (9/10)

  Location, the helpfulness of the hostess, the good value for money.

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