At the foot of the Palatine, on Via di San Teodoro, the Kolbe Hotel Rome occupies a building next to a Franciscan convent, with medieval arches and exposed brick walls. This 4-star hotel has a restaurant with a landscaped courtyard and is a good base if you will spend several days between the Forum and the Colosseum.
Location and getting around
The Roman Forum is about a 5-minute walk away and the Colosseum about 10. According to the hotel, there are views of the Palatine Hill.
The Pantheon, Campo de’ Fiori, the Trevi Fountain and the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere are about 20 minutes on foot. Termini station is about half an hour away; the Vatican, at 2.6 km, is better reached by public transport or taxi.
Rooms and facilities
Some rooms keep vaulted 15th-century ceilings and original brick walls. All have air conditioning, satellite TV and wifi.
The restaurant, Al Palatino Garden, serves Roman and Italian cuisine in a courtyard with a garden. Breakfast is a buffet with cold and hot dishes.
Who it suits
- Travellers who come mainly for the Forum, the Palatine and the Colosseum.
- Anyone who prefers historic buildings to designer decor.
- Couples who want to dine outdoors without leaving the hotel.
- Groups of friends looking for a base from which to set out early for the excavations.
Good to know
You can arrive between 14:00 and midnight. Bring photo ID and a credit card, as they are requested at reception. Check-out is until 11:00. Not all rooms keep the ancient features: if that interests you, ask when you book.
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