The Hotel Mercure Roma Centro Colosseo is on Via Labicana, about 400 metres from the Colosseum, and has a rooftop terrace with a seasonal pool and views of the amphitheatre. This chain 4-star hotel is a good fit if you travel in summer or want to see the Colosseum from the hotel.
Location and getting around
It is about 10 minutes on foot to the Colosseum and about 20 to the Roman Forum. Termini station is about 20 minutes on foot and the Trevi Fountain about half an hour. According to the hotel, public transport is a few steps away.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms are modern, with air conditioning, a satellite LCD TV, a minibar and free wifi. Some have direct views of the Colosseum.
According to the hotel, the rooftop pool is open from May to September, and in season a bar also operates on the terrace. The snack bar inside is open until midnight. Breakfast is a buffet with local and traditional products, served from 07:00.
Who it suits
- If you travel between May and September and want a swim when you get back from sightseeing.
- If you would like to have the Colosseum in view from your window.
- If you travel with children and the pool is a plus.
- If you prefer well-known hotel chains.
Good to know
If you want views of the Colosseum, ask when you book: not all rooms have them. Check-in is from 14:00 to 00:00 and check-out is until 12:00. You can compare with other 4-star hotels.