Small, with 12 rooms spread over three floors, the Hotel Latinum Rome faces Porta Maggiore and has a glass floor inside over an archaeological excavation. It is a 4-star hotel about 25 minutes’ walk from Termini, for anyone who wants a small hotel with history on view.
Location and getting around
The address is Piazza di Porta Maggiore 11, opposite the arches of the ancient gate. Termini station is about 25 minutes on foot and the Colosseum about half an hour.
The Roman Forum is about 40 minutes’ walk away, and Roma Tiburtina station is a similar distance. According to the property, the San Lorenzo neighbourhood is a short step away. The Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps, about 3 km away, call for public transport or a taxi.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have contemporary decor with wooden furniture. Some have a balcony with views of Porta Maggiore.
- A glass floor over archaeological remains.
- A terrace with views.
- 12 rooms on three floors.
No restaurant or Wi-Fi is listed; ask if you need them.
Who it suits
- Archaeology fans who like to see Roman remains without leaving the hotel.
- Couples who prefer small hotels.
- If you want to walk to the Colosseum and Termini.
Good to know
Check-in is from 13:30 to midnight, and you must tell the hotel your arrival time. Check-out is from 7:00 to 11:00. It is not stated whether breakfast is served, so ask beforehand if you need it included. If you want a balcony with a view of the gate, request it when you book. More hotels in Rome.