4-star hotel in a 19th-century building just steps from Termini Station, with a gym, wellness centre and panoramic rooftop lounge bar.
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Best Western Plus Hotel Universo is a 4-star hotel housed in a 19th-century building with designer interiors, 300 metres from Rome’s Termini Station. The property is just 150 metres from the Rome Opera House, a 5-minute walk from Via Nazionale and 400 metres from the Baths of Diocletian.
The rooms, spread across several categories from the Standard Single to the two-level Junior Suite, all come with air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee kettle and a flat-screen satellite TV. Some options, designed for families or small groups, offer larger spaces and flexible bed configurations.
Guests have free access to a wellness centre with sauna and Turkish bath, as well as a well-equipped gym and a panoramic lounge bar on the eighth floor. The buffet breakfast features Italian coffee, croissants, ham and eggs, while the Quattro Stagioni restaurant serves Roman and international dishes, with menus available on request for special dietary needs. The location, particularly appreciated by couples, makes the hotel a convenient base for getting around on foot or by public transport to Rome’s historic centre.
Best Western Plus Hotel Universo offers nine room types, from the 13 sqm Standard Single to the spacious 48 sqm Superior Family Room, designed for larger families thanks to two single beds alongside an extra-large double bed. All rooms share air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee set, a flat-screen satellite TV and a private bathroom with toiletries, while the higher-category rooms add bathrobes and slippers.
Among the most distinctive options is the 38 sqm two-level Junior Suite and the King Deluxe Room, also spread over two floors, ideal for those wanting more privacy between the sleeping and living areas. The double rooms combine extra-large double beds or configurations with an added single bed, suiting both couples and small groups with children, for whom some room types also offer the possibility of interconnecting rooms.
The most compact of the range, designed for the solo traveller. Equipped with free WiFi, a 42-inch satellite TV, a minibar and a tea and coffee set, with a private bathroom complete with toiletries.
Larger than the Standard, with an extra-large double bed and a private bathroom fitted with bathrobes and slippers, in addition to the toiletries already found in the other room types.
The only two-level room among the double room types, with 38 sqm of space, a 50-inch smart TV and free minibar. The private bathroom is fitted with bathrobes and slippers.
A small room with a queen-size French double bed, more compact than the King Superior but with the same 42-inch TV and minibar amenities.
Spread over two levels like the Junior Suite but dedicated to couples, with a 40-inch smart TV, a complimentary bottle of water and a private bathroom with bathrobes and slippers.
Combines a single bed and an extra-large double bed, offering flexibility for couples or those travelling with an extra guest. 32-inch satellite TV and bathroom with toiletries.
The largest and most spacious room in the hotel, accommodating up to 6 guests, with interconnecting accommodation ideal for larger families. Free late check-out on request.
The only double room offering two separate single beds instead of a double bed, suited to those who prefer independent beds. 42-inch satellite TV and toiletries in the bathroom.
Best Western Plus Hotel Universo provides guests with a gym, a sauna and a Turkish bath with free access, as well as a concierge service, a 24-hour front desk and a tour desk for arranging city visits. Free WiFi is available in all areas, along with practical services such as luggage storage, currency exchange, laundry and ironing.
On the dining side, the hotel has two restaurants, a bar and the option to have breakfast delivered to the room, with menus also designed for special diets and options for children. The rooms and common areas are air-conditioned, with centralised heating, while the lift and accessible rooms make the property suitable for guests with specific needs. Family and interconnecting rooms, a safe and room service are also available.
Best Western Plus Hotel Universo is located in the Esquilino district, just steps from Piazza della Repubblica and its elegant late 19th-century architecture, in a lively area combining shops, historic restaurants such as Il Gallo Nero and Ristorante Fulvimari, both just a short walk from the entrance, and direct connections to the whole city. The National Roman Museum is about 100 metres away, while the Rome Opera House is just 150 metres away.
Rome’s Termini Station, the capital’s main railway hub, is just 350 metres away, and the Repubblica-Teatro dell’Opera and Roma Termini metro stations are both within 300 metres, providing fast connections via lines A and B. Ciampino Airport is about 12 km away, and Fiumicino Airport is 20 km away. Just over 1 km on foot are the Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum and the Domus Aurea.
Guests staying here can spend their days visiting the historic centre, walking comfortably among the Imperial Forums, Piazza Venezia and the Spanish Steps, or take a break in the greenery of the Ninfeo Park, 250 metres away. The Baths of Diocletian, 400 metres away, and the ancient Servian Walls complete an itinerary combining Roman archaeology with contemporary urban life, enjoyable in every season.
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Guests particularly praise the location, rated 9.2, and the cleanliness and comfort, both at 9. Staff also receive very positive reviews. The value for money, while still good, is the lowest score among the reviewed categories.
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Yes, Best Western Plus Hotel Universo accepts dogs up to 20 kg, with a 30 EUR supplement per pet per stay and a maximum of 2 dogs per room.
Rome’s Termini Station is about 350 metres from Best Western Plus Hotel Universo, while the Colosseum is about 1.2 km away, easily reachable on foot.
Yes, Best Western Plus Hotel Universo offers an Italian and American buffet breakfast, with Italian coffee, croissants, ham and eggs, plus menus available on request for special diets.
Yes, the minimum age for check-in at Best Western Plus Hotel Universo is 18.
Yes, Best Western Plus Hotel Universo offers a well-equipped gym and free access to a wellness centre with sauna and Turkish bath.
No, Best Western Plus Hotel Universo does not offer free parking; however, it is located a short distance from public parking areas in the Termini district.
