In the Parioli neighbourhood, north of Villa Borghese, the Hotel Villa Duse Rome is a 4-star hotel in a building with a shared garden. The owners have personally chosen much of the furniture in each room, so every room has its own decor.
Location and getting around
The Galleria Borghese is about 30 minutes’ walk away and Piazza del Popolo about 40. The Spanish Steps are 2.8 km away and Termini 3.3 km: to get to those places, public transport or a taxi is the better choice.
According to the hotel, Termini is about 20 minutes by bus and the Auditorium Parco della Musica five minutes by car.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a large flat-screen TV and a private marble bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. Wi-Fi is free throughout the building.
Breakfast is continental and is served under a covered pergola, so you can have it outdoors even when it rains. The garden is shared with the rest of the building.
Who it suits
- Travellers who prefer decor chosen by the owners to a chain’s.
- Anyone going to a concert at the Auditorium.
- Couples who combine a visit to Villa Borghese with the centre by bus.
Good to know
- Reception is staffed for arrivals only from 14:00 to 20:00, and you must tell the property in advance what time you will arrive.
- If your flight lands late, plan so that you do not arrive after 20:00, or ask what alternative they offer.
- Check-out is from 8:00 to 11:00.
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