With 24-hour reception and a garden for guests, the Raeli Hotel Lux Rome is a 4-star hotel on Via Gaeta, north of Termini station. It works well as a base if you arrive late or leave in the small hours.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at Via Gaeta 14. Termini station is about 10 minutes’ walk away and the Galleria Borghese about 20. It is about 25 minutes on foot to the Spanish Steps or the Trevi Fountain.
The Colosseum is about half an hour’s walk away. According to the property, the main metro and bus lines leave from Termini, so for the rest of the centre you only need to go back to the station.
The Pantheon and Piazza Navona are about 35 and 40 minutes on foot: if you are loaded with bags or short of time, take transport.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms, classic in style, have air conditioning, an LCD TV, a minibar, a safe and a desk. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer and toiletries.
- Reception open 24 hours.
- A garden.
- Luggage storage.
- A buffet breakfast.
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
Who it suits
- If your flight or train leaves very early.
- Business trips that call for a desk in the room.
- Anyone who wants to leave their bags on the last day and carry on sightseeing.
Good to know
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is at 11:00; the luggage storage helps for the time in between. You will find more options in our guide to hotels in Rome.