With a rooftop terrace and views over the city, The Independent is a 4-star hotel on Via Volturno, a few steps from Termini station. It is a good option if you travel by train and care about what you eat for breakfast: the buffet has organic products and gluten-free and lactose-free options.
Location and getting around
Termini is about a 5-minute walk away. The Galleria Borghese is about 20 minutes on foot, and the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps and the Colosseum about 25. According to the hotel, the Baths of Diocletian are a few steps from the hotel.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have wooden floors, large beds with a thick mattress, and a bathroom with a bath or a large shower. You can choose a pillow from a menu, and each room has a minibar with a Nespresso machine and a kettle. There is a flat-screen TV, free wifi and a wired connection. Some rooms have a balcony.
Breakfast is a buffet with organic and local products. The rooftop terrace is the shared space that gets the most use.
Who it suits
- If you have a gluten or lactose intolerance and want breakfast without complications.
- If you sleep better choosing your own pillow.
- If you like to end the day on a rooftop with a view.
- If you travel for work and need a wired connection in the room.
Good to know
To check in you need photo ID and a credit card. The room is available from 14:00 and must be vacated before 11:00. If you want to see more places to stay in this category, go to 4-star hotels on FaceTraveler.