THE ONE Boutique Hotel & SPA Rome

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to THE ONE Boutique Hotel & SPA on Via del Traforo, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The street itself is this narrow little thoroughfare that most tourists rush past on their way to the Trevi Fountain (which, by the way, is literally a three-minute walk away). But that’s actually what makes this place kind of perfect – you’re right in the thick of things without being stuck in the absolute chaos of the main tourist drag.

The hotel itself has this understated elegance that feels refreshingly authentic for Rome. I mean, you know how some boutique hotels try way too hard to be trendy? This isn’t that. The lobby has these beautiful marble floors and soft lighting that immediately makes you feel like you’ve stepped into something special, but not in an intimidating way. The staff genuinely seems to care about what they’re doing – I remember the front desk manager actually drew me a little map showing the best route to avoid crowds when walking to the Pantheon. You don’t get that kind of personal touch at the big chain hotels.

What really sold me on this place was the spa. After spending days walking on cobblestones (seriously, bring comfortable shoes), having access to proper treatments was a game-changer. The spa area is tucked away from the main hotel, so it’s surprisingly quiet even during busy tourist season. The rooms themselves are well-appointed without being flashy – good air conditioning (crucial in Roman summers), blackout curtains that actually work, and honestly, some of the most comfortable beds I’ve encountered in Italy. The bathrooms are modern and spacious, which might not sound like a big deal until you’ve stayed in some of Rome’s older hotels where you’re practically showering in a closet.

Here’s what I really appreciated: the location puts you within easy walking distance of the Quirinal Palace and Spanish Steps, but you’re on a side street that actually gets quiet at night. No drunk tourists stumbling past your window at 2 AM. The neighborhood has this great mix of locals and visitors – there’s a fantastic little wine bar called Il Sorpasso just around the corner that most guidebooks miss completely. For breakfast, instead of the usual hotel buffet situation, they serve everything fresh to order, and the coffee is actually good (which, trust me, isn’t always a given even in Rome).

The 8.4 rating makes sense to me – it’s not trying to be the fanciest place in the city, but it gets all the important stuff right. The price point feels fair for what you get, especially considering you’re basically in the heart of everything. I’d definitely stay here again, and I’ve already recommended it to friends who are planning trips. Sometimes you find these places that just work, you know? This is one of them.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $265. Standard Double Room with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $319. Deluxe Double Room with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $343. Executive Room with balcony with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $343. Executive Double Room with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $375. Luxury Triple Room with 1 single bed, 1 large double bed and 3 single beds for Max persons: 3
• Estimated price from: $417. Superior Quadruple Room with 2 single beds, 1 large double bed and 4 single beds for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• good location all you needed from a city hotel – Fiona from United Kingdom – 5 July 2025 (9/10)

  central
  location
  friendly staff
  spa albeit would have been good to be able to book for just one hour
  
  What could be improved: nothing

• Great location, lovely helpful staff, nice room, nice breakfast, possibly a little noisy being near the road but that’s – Craig from United Kingdom – 2 April 2025 (8/10)

  Fab!

• Very good – Derek from Ireland – 23 March 2025 (8/10)

  Very clean and friendly staff
  
  What could be improved: Spa – was a extra , my experience of 4- star hotels and worth they charge – I thought it should have being included- at least pool and sauna etc

• Great location – Caroline from Ireland – 18 March 2025 (9/10)

  Good location with only a few minutes walk to Trevi fountain. Lots of cafes and restaurants I the area.
  
  What could be improved: Room was a little small but comfortable

• Superb – Deborah from United Kingdom – 14 March 2025 (9/10)

  Location

• Nice hotel, breakfast lets it down – Ian from France – 21 February 2025 (7/10)

  Location was excellent. Reception staff very kind.
  
  What could be improved: Breakfast facilities – is like a separate cafe. Food poor, bread out of a packet and one of the staff really unfriendly.

• Good Experience! – Alfred from Singapore – 17 February 2025 (8/10)

  Clean, convenient location, friendly staffs

• Good hotel, close to center, breakfast ok, room clean and roomy. – Greg from United Kingdom – 17 February 2025 (9/10)

  Good location close to things to see
  
  What could be improved: The bar below our room was very loud until 11pm

• Superb – Uri from Israel – 10 January 2025 (9/10)

  The location is great, the staff is very friendly. The rooms are clean like I never saw in other hotels.
  The beeakfast was good with different options.
  The single thing I'll do my next visit to Rome – I'll order larger room.
  This visit I asked to enlarge and get it free after weekend passes.

• Superb – Malgorzata from United Kingdom – 7 January 2025 (9/10)

  Great location, very close to famous landmarks and restaurants.
  Excellent spa with individual sessions, absolutely loved it.
  Very modern look inside..
  Very good breakfast daily.
  Resonably priced drinks at the bar.
  Staff helpful and friendly.
  
  What could be improved: I found shower gel /shampoo quite basic and there was no body lotion available.
  Otherwise nothing to complain about 🙂

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