Historic guest house in the Prati district of Rome, just steps from the Vatican, with air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi and breakfast served in the room or on the terrace.
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Charming Roma is a guest house located in the Vaticano Prati district of Rome, in a historic building constructed in 1920 just steps from Castel Sant’Angelo and the Vatican Museums.
The property offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathroom, flat-screen satellite TV, minibar and a set for preparing tea and Nespresso® coffee; each room also has soundproofed walls and an independent entrance, a detail that gives guests greater autonomy. Breakfast, either Italian-style or takeaway, is served in the room or on the property’s sun terrace, an option appreciated by those who prefer to start the day slowly before exploring the neighbourhood.
Location is among the aspects most praised by guests, with a score of 9.6 given in particular by couples: St. Peter’s Square is 750 metres away, the Vatican Museums 650 metres away, and the Ottaviano metro station just 250 metres away, convenient for reaching the historic centre. Charming Roma suits those looking for a stay in a residential yet central setting, with services such as luggage storage, airport shuttle and concierge assistance for organising visits to the city.
Charming Roma offers two room types, both designed to accommodate up to two people, with the possibility of an extra bed for children, and equipped with a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, courtesy set and slippers. All rooms are air-conditioned, soundproofed and have an independent entrance, with flat-screen satellite TV and minibar for guests’ convenience during their stay.
The main difference between the two types concerns size and finishes: the Standard Room measures 16 m² and is designed for a practical, essential stay, while the Deluxe Room, larger at 18 m², adds bathrobes and an extra touch of comfort. Both can be configured with a double bed or two single beds, depending on each guest’s needs.
The Standard Room is the most compact room type in the property, with 16 m² designed for a practical, essential stay. It has a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, courtesy set and slippers, plus flat-screen satellite TV, minibar and independent entrance. It is air-conditioned and soundproofed, and can be configured with an extra-large double bed or two single beds, depending on guests’ needs.
The Deluxe Room is the largest room type in the property, at 18 m² compared to the Standard’s 16 m², and adds bathrobes to the courtesy set already included in the other room. It has a private bathroom with shower, air conditioning, soundproofed walls, minibar and flat-screen satellite TV, with the option of a large double bed or two single beds.
Charming Roma provides guests with free WiFi in all areas and an entirely non-smoking environment, with soundproofed, air-conditioned rooms. General services include luggage storage, a safe, daily housekeeping, airport shuttle and concierge service for organising visits and excursions; a babysitting service is also available for families with children.
For breakfast, served in the room or on the sun terrace, the property offers fresh fruit and the option of enjoying the meal directly in your own room. Rooms are equipped with a kettle for tea and coffee, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries and bathtub or shower, while flat-screen TVs and satellite channels are available throughout the property.
Charming Roma is located in the Prati district, a short walk from the Vatican, in one of the capital’s most elegant residential areas, characterised by early twentieth-century buildings, wide streets and a neighbourhood life of cafés, shops and restaurants frequented mainly by Romans. The property occupies a historic 1920 building on Via degli Scipioni, just 250 metres from the Ottaviano metro station on Line A, and 450 metres from Lepanto station.
Travel to the historic centre is quick: St. Peter’s Square and the Vatican Museums can be reached in about ten minutes on foot, at 750 and 650 metres respectively, while Castel Sant’Angelo is 850 metres away and Piazza Navona about 900 metres. Roma San Pietro railway station is 1.6 km away, useful for those arriving by train, while Rome Ciampino and Fiumicino airports are 15 and 17 km away respectively, connected to the centre by shuttle and train.
The neighbourhood is well suited to exploring on foot: from here you can start the day at the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica, then continue along the Lungotevere towards Castel Sant’Angelo and Ponte Sant’Angelo, with its Baroque statues, all the way to Piazza Navona and the historic centre. In the immediate surroundings there are small restaurants such as Bencó and Tavola Bottiglieria, just a few metres from the entrance, ideal for an informal meal after a day of sightseeing. In spring and autumn the neighbourhood is particularly pleasant, with mild temperatures that make long walks along the river enjoyable.
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Reviews particularly praise the location, rated 9.6 and considered among the best in the area by couples, and the staff’s hospitality, with the same score. Cleanliness (9.1) and comfort (9.3) also receive very positive ratings, while value for money (8.8) remains the slightly lower-scoring aspect.
Yes, Charming Roma is located about 650 metres from the Vatican Museums and 750 metres from St. Peter’s Square, both reachable on foot in just a few minutes.
No, Charming Roma does not allow pets on the property.
Yes, Charming Roma provides free WiFi in all areas of the property.
Check-in at Charming Roma is available from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM; a surcharge applies for arrivals between 8:00 PM and 10:30 PM, while check-in is no longer possible after 10:30 PM.
Yes, Charming Roma offers an Italian-style or takeaway breakfast, served in the room or on the property’s sun terrace.
The minimum age required to check in at Charming Roma is 18 years.
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