Guest house in the heart of Rome, a short walk from Termini and the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, with balcony rooms, air conditioning and room service.
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Ancient Rome Room is a guest house in the center of Rome, 200 meters from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and a short walk from Termini Station.
The property caters to those looking for a convenient base to visit the capital without giving up hotel-level services: an ATM, currency exchange, room service, luggage storage and a paid airport shuttle to Ciampino and Fiumicino. The Termini area offers quick connections by metro, train and bus to every corner of the city, while the Colosseum, Domus Aurea and Museo Nazionale Romano are just a few minutes’ walk away.
The rooms, equipped with air conditioning, a desk, flat-screen TV, private bathroom and a balcony overlooking the city or the garden, focus on functional, well-soundproofed spaces. Couples particularly praise the location, rated 9.6 for a two-person stay, while the overall score of 9.2 confirms an experience valued above all for cleanliness and staff availability, elements that make the property a solid choice for those visiting Rome independently.
Ancient Rome Room offers rooms designed for those who want to move around the historic center comfortably without giving up private, well-equipped spaces. Each room has air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom with toiletries, bed linen and a refrigerator, plus a balcony that opens onto different views depending on the room, from the inner garden to an urban glimpse.
Soundproofing of the rooms is a point specifically highlighted by the property, useful given the central location just steps from Termini. The Triple Room, at 20 square meters, can accommodate up to three people thanks to the combination of a single bed and a large double bed, making it suitable for both small groups and families with a child. Room service and the presence of wardrobes and clothes racks complete an offering geared towards the practicality of an urban stay.
A 20-square-meter room designed for three people, with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The balcony opens onto the inner garden, offering a quieter outlook compared to the city view. The combination of a single bed and a large double bed makes it flexible for groups and families.
Ancient Rome Room offers a range of services geared towards those visiting Rome independently but who still want to count on concrete support. Alongside the ATM and currency exchange, there is a concierge service, private or express check-in and check-out, luggage storage and a paid airport shuttle to Ciampino and Fiumicino.
For leisure time, bicycle rental, walking and cycling tours, cooking lessons and local culture classes are available, as well as transport tickets provided directly by the property. Daily housekeeping, laundry service with ironing and dry cleaning, and an iron on request complete the part related to managing the stay.
On the security side, there are CCTV cameras, a smoke alarm, a carbon monoxide detector and 24-hour controlled key access. Every room has a private bathroom with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, air conditioning and soundproofing.
Ancient Rome Room is located in the Esquilino district, a short walk from Termini Station, in a lively area full of small restaurants, cafés and shops that animate the streets around Via Carlo Cattaneo. It is a central, well-served area where the daily traffic of Rome’s busiest station coexists with historic sights such as the nearby Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, just 200 meters away.
The location guarantees immediate connections: Vittorio Emanuele metro station is 350 meters away and Roma Termini metro station is 500 meters away, while Termini railway station is reached in less than 500 meters on foot. Ciampino Airport is 12 km away, and Fiumicino Airport about 20 km away, both reachable via the property’s paid airport shuttle. A few minutes’ walk away are restaurants such as La Terrazza dei Papi and Ristorante Tasting, both about 50 meters away.
Guests staying here can reach the Colosseum on foot in less than a kilometer, the Domus Aurea in 800 meters and the Museo Nazionale Romano in 550 meters, a notable advantage in a city where distances between major monuments often require a metro or bus ride. A little further away, between 1.3 and 1.8 km, are the Imperial Forums, Piazza Venezia, the Trevi Fountain and Piazza di Spagna, all reachable on foot, making the area a good base for those wanting to explore ancient Rome and the historic center on foot.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff, rated 9.7, and the comfort of the rooms, with 9.6 points. Cleanliness (9.4) and value for money (9.3) are also highly appreciated. Couples in particular point to the central location as a distinctive strength of the property.
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No, Ancient Rome Room does not allow pets during the stay.
Ancient Rome Room is located about 950 meters from the Colosseum, conveniently reachable on foot in a few minutes.
Yes, Ancient Rome Room offers free WiFi connection throughout the property, rated 9.5 by guests.
Ancient Rome Room offers a valet parking service, but it is not free.
Ancient Rome Room is located about 12 km from Ciampino Airport and 20 km from Fiumicino Airport; the property offers a paid airport shuttle on request.
Yes, all rooms at Ancient Rome Room have a balcony with a view of the city, the garden or the inner courtyard.
