The Radical Hotel Roma

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to The Radical Hotel Roma on Via Umbria, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place. But you know what? This little gem completely caught me off guard. The location alone is worth talking about because you’re literally steps from Via Veneto (yeah, that Via Veneto where Fellini used to hang out), but without the tourist chaos that comes with staying right on the main drag. I mean, you can grab your morning espresso at one of those sidewalk cafés where the locals actually go, then be at the Spanish Steps in about eight minutes on foot.

The thing that really got me was how the staff treated guests – not like walking credit cards, but like people they genuinely wanted to help. The front desk guy (Marco, I think?) actually drew me a little map showing which gelato place to hit up and warned me about the pickpockets near Termini station. The rooms themselves are what you’d expect for a 3-star – clean, functional, decent WiFi that actually works – but there’s something about the way they’ve decorated the place that feels more boutique than budget. The bathrooms are surprisingly modern, and honestly, after walking around Rome all day, that rainfall shower felt like heaven. One small thing though – if you’re a light sleeper, maybe pack earplugs because Via Umbria can get a bit lively on weekend nights, especially when people are walking back from the restaurants around Via Veneto.

What really sold me on this place was the breakfast situation. They don’t just throw some stale pastries on a table and call it continental – there’s actual good coffee (not that watery hotel stuff), fresh cornetti, and the woman running the breakfast room seemed to remember everyone’s preferences by day two. Plus, and this is key if you’re planning to do the whole Vatican-Colosseum-Pantheon circuit, you’re positioned perfectly to hit the metro at Barberini station, which saves you from those exhausting walks across the city center. The neighborhood itself has that lived-in Roman feel – you’ll see businesspeople heading to work, kids walking to school, old guys playing cards at the corner bar – instead of just tourists taking selfies every five feet. For what you pay, especially considering that 8.9 rating isn’t just random numbers but reflects what people actually experience, The Radical Hotel Roma delivers way more than it promises. It’s not trying to be the Hassler or the St. Regis, but it nails exactly what it’s supposed to be.

Rooms

• Single Room with 1 single bed for 1 adult
• Standard Double or Twin Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Queen Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Deluxe Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Junior Suite with 2 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Suite with 2 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults

Reviews

• Boris from Croatia (9/10)

  We stayed in the hotel for 4 nights and it was great. The room was very clean, modern-looking and comfortable. For breakfast you have enough options and they bring it to your room every morning at the time you asked it for. The location is great, a 5 minute walk to Piazza Barberini and a 15 minute walk to Fontana di Trevi. Overall, we are very satisfied with the unit, staff and the hotel in general.

• Neil from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Location, staff and room were all excellent

• Christopher from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Super cozy and stylish rooms in a beautiful Italian building. Easy walk from the train station and close to the centre of Rome but far enough away to be private and quiet. Fantastically helpful and pleasant staff.

• Gabriella from Hungary (9/10)

  Clean, nice stuff

• Joanne from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Everything, great location, very helpful staff nothing was a problem and very friendly!

• Euston from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Nice little boutique hotel. Very good for a 3 star hotel – clean, good-sized rooms, friendly service.

• Maxinne from Philippines (8/10)

  Room was a good size and it was a great location. Design is also very nice

• Olga from Russia (9/10)

  Very nice, good location

• Jonathan from United States (9/10)

  Really nice small hotel in central Rome, right next to the US Embassy. The breakfast is amazing and delivered to your room. Just select what you want and it shows up.

• Annboleyn from Poland (9/10)

  I've had a wonderful experience at the Radical Hotel. The staff were very helpful and friendly, quickly assisting in any invoice queries I've had. The rooms are comfortable, the location is 15 minutes on foot from Roma Termini – perfect! You hand-pick items for your breakfast and it arrives perfectly on time. The coffee is delicious.

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