Family-run guest house in the San Giovanni district of Rome, with private terraces, air conditioning and Italian breakfast, just steps from the metro and the main archaeological sites.
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Chessa’s Rooms is a guest house in Rome, located in the San Giovanni district, about 400 metres from San Giovanni Metro Station and 450 metres from the train station of the same name.
The property offers three room types, all air-conditioned and equipped with a private bathroom, terrace and flat-screen TV with streaming services: from the 14 sqm Double/Twin Room to the 21 sqm Quadruple Room, designed for families or small groups thanks to the combination of a double bed, sofa beds or single beds. Each room is furnished with a minibar, electric kettle, refrigerator and safe, and includes bed linen and towels.
Guests can make use of a common lounge, concierge service, luggage storage and a paid airport shuttle to Ciampino Airport, about 10 km away. Italian breakfast is served every morning. The location, particularly appreciated by couples with a score of 9.1, allows guests to reach restaurants, bars and Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano on foot, while the Colosseum and the Roman Forum are about 1.5-2.3 km away.
The rooms at Chessa’s Rooms are divided into three types, all with air conditioning, a private bathroom, soundproofing and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The two double rooms, of 14 and 15 sqm, are designed for two people and both feature a large double bed, terrace and balcony: the first overlooks the inner courtyard, the second offers a quieter view over the street.
The Quadruple Room, at 21 sqm, is the largest option in the property and can accommodate up to four people, thanks to the choice between a double bed with two sofa beds or four single beds. All rooms are equipped with a minibar, electric kettle, refrigerator, safe and bed and bath linen included in the stay.
The most compact room in the property, at 14 sqm, has a terrace overlooking the inner courtyard. Equipped with air conditioning, soundproofing and a private bathroom, it features a minibar and a flat-screen TV with streaming services, plus a balcony that completes the outdoor space.
Slightly larger than the standard Double/Twin Room, this 15 sqm Superior room stands out for its terrace with a quiet view over the street, ideal for those seeking a bit more silence. Here too you’ll find air conditioning, soundproofing, a minibar and a flat-screen TV with streaming.
The most spacious room at Chessa’s Rooms, at 21 sqm, is designed for families or small groups of up to four people. The bed configuration is flexible: a double bed with two sofa beds or four single beds. This unit also has a terrace overlooking the inner courtyard, air conditioning and a private bathroom.
Chessa’s Rooms provides guests with a common lounge with a TV area, concierge service and luggage storage, useful for those arriving or departing outside standard check-in hours. A paid airport shuttle is also available to reach Ciampino Airport.
The rooms, all non-smoking, are equipped with air conditioning, soundproofing, a balcony or terrace and a safe; access is via key cards and the property is served by a lift. The bathroom includes a hairdryer, complimentary toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, while the room features a minibar, electric kettle, refrigerator and desk.
For entertainment, every room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite and cable channels and streaming services such as Netflix, plus free internet access throughout the property.
Chessa’s Rooms is located in the San Giovanni district, one of the liveliest residential areas in the south-east quadrant of Rome, characterised by period buildings, neighbourhood shops and a dense network of eateries. The property is just steps from Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano, about 650 metres away, dominated by the basilica of the same name, one of the city’s four papal basilicas, and 1.2 km from Porta Maggiore, an ancient gate in the Aurelian Walls.
Connections with the rest of the capital are immediate: San Giovanni Metro Station, on line A, is about 400 metres away, while the train station of the same name is 450 metres away. From here the Colosseum can be reached in about 1.5 km and the Roman Forum in 2.3 km, as can the Domus Aurea, 1.5 km away, and the Palatine Hill, 1.9 km away. Rome Ciampino Airport is about 10 km away, while Fiumicino Airport is 20 km away; the property offers a paid airport shuttle for those arriving or departing by plane.
Guests staying here can spend their days discovering ancient Rome, visiting the Baths of Caracalla, 1.3 km away, or strolling through the greenery of Parco San Sebastiano, 1.1 km away, before dining at one of the restaurants just steps from the property, such as La Magna Pizza or Salsamente Bistrot, both about 50 metres away. On weekends it’s worth heading to Piazza Venezia or the Trevi Fountain, about 2.9-3 km away, for a tour of the city’s most famous landmarks.
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Guests particularly praise cleanliness (9.7) and room comfort (9.8), as well as staff helpfulness (9.4). Value for money is also highly rated (9.3); the location, while excellent (9.0), receives slightly lower ratings compared to the other aspects of the stay.
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No, Chessa’s Rooms does not accept pets.
Yes, Chessa’s Rooms offers Italian breakfast every morning.
Yes, Chessa’s Rooms offers free WiFi throughout the property.
The Colosseum is about 1.5 km from Chessa’s Rooms, reachable on foot in around 20 minutes.
The minimum age for check-in at Chessa’s Rooms is 18.
Chessa’s Rooms does not have private parking; the San Giovanni area is nonetheless well served by public transport, with the metro just 400 metres from the property.
