Guest house in the San Giovanni district of Rome, 100 meters from the metro line A, with air-conditioned rooms renovated in 2021 and the Colosseum a 10-minute walk away.
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Chroma Italy – Chroma Pente is a guest house located on the 1st floor of a residential building in the San Giovanni district of Rome, just 100 meters from the San Giovanni metro station on line A and 200 meters from the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano.
Renovated in March 2021, the property offers three room types with parquet floors, air conditioning, soundproofing and flat-screen satellite TV: from the more compact Double Room to the 35 sqm Family Junior Suite with a separate seating area, designed for families or small groups. All rooms have a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and toiletries, plus a minibar and tea and coffee-making facilities.
Location is among the strengths most mentioned by guests, with a score of 9.4: the Colosseum can be reached in about 10 minutes on foot, while bars and restaurants are just steps from the entrance. A practical solution for those visiting Rome without giving up carefully finished spaces, with designer furnishings and original paintings in every room.
Chroma Pente offers three room types, all accessible on the first floor and featuring parquet floors, air conditioning and soundproofed walls. The Double Room, the most compact at 15 sqm, is designed for two people with a large double bed; the Comfort Triple Room increases to 20 sqm and adds a single bed to accommodate up to three people. The Family Junior Suite, the largest at 35 sqm, has a separate seating area and four beds including a bunk bed, ideal for families or small groups.
In all accommodations, the private bathroom is equipped with a walk-in shower, bidet, bathrobes and toiletries, while a minibar and tea and coffee-making facilities complete the offering. The city view is a distinctive feature of the double and triple rooms.
The Double Room is the most compact room type in the property, with 15 sqm designed for two people. The private bathroom has a walk-in shower, bidet and toiletries, while the room offers a city view, a coffee machine and a minibar for a more comfortable break between sightseeing.
Larger than the Double Room, the Comfort Triple Room reaches 20 sqm and accommodates up to three people thanks to the additional single bed. It retains a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and bidet, soundproofing and a city view, with a minibar and tea and coffee-making facilities included.
The Family Junior Suite is the largest accommodation, with 35 sqm and a separate seating area equipped with a flat-screen TV. With four beds, including a bunk bed, it is designed for families or small groups looking for more space than the other rooms in the property.
Chroma Pente offers a range of services designed to make a stay in Rome practical. General amenities include a lift, heating, air conditioning, daily housekeeping, luggage storage and a safe, plus a 24-hour security system with magnetic key access. A shuttle service and bicycle rental are also available for getting around the city independently.
Parking is available on the street, while those arriving by metro will find San Giovanni station just steps from the entrance. Nothing is missing in the rooms: private bathroom with bathtub or shower, hairdryer, bathrobe and complimentary bathroom products, plus a minibar and kettle for tea and coffee. Free WiFi is guaranteed throughout the property, as is the flat-screen TV with internet channels.
Chroma Pente is located in the San Giovanni district, one of the most authentic and lived-in areas of Rome, just steps from the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, the city’s cathedral and one of the four major papal basilicas. On Via Appia Nuova, where the property is located, the atmosphere is that of a residential neighborhood animated by bars, small restaurants and local shops, quite different from the tourist bustle of the historic center but still within short distance of it. Nearby is also the Nicola Calipari Garden, an urban park useful for an outdoor break.
Getting around is made easy by the proximity to the San Giovanni metro station, on line A, just 100 meters from the entrance, and the train station of the same name at 150 meters, with connections to the city center. The Colosseum can be reached in about 10 minutes on foot (1.6 km), while the Baths of Caracalla and the Domus Aurea are 1.6 km and 1.5 km away respectively. For those arriving by air, Ciampino Airport is about 10 km away, and Fiumicino Airport about 20 km.
The area is a good starting point for exploring archaeological Rome: besides the Colosseum, within a 2-3 km radius are the Imperial Forums, Palatine Hill and Piazza Venezia, with the Trevi Fountain about 3 km away. In summer, evening walks toward Porta Maggiore, 800 meters away, offer a quieter way to discover one of the city’s less crowded monuments; in winter, the many cafés and historic restaurants around Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano remain a convenient refuge for a break after a day among ruins and museums, before returning just steps from the metro.
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Guests particularly praise the location, with a score of 9.4, along with the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms, both above 8.8. The value for money also convinces, while WiFi receives more modest ratings, indicating a functional connection that doesn’t always meet expectations.
No, Chroma Italy – Chroma Pente does not allow pets during the stay.
Check-in at Chroma Italy – Chroma Pente is possible from 15:00 to 23:00, notifying the arrival time in advance, while check-out takes place from 07:00 to 10:00.
Chroma Italy – Chroma Pente is about 1.6 km from the Colosseum, reachable in about a 10-minute walk.
Yes, Chroma Italy – Chroma Pente requires a minimum age of 18 to check in independently.
Yes, Chroma Italy – Chroma Pente offers free WiFi connection in all rooms.
Chroma Italy – Chroma Pente is located about 100 meters from the San Giovanni metro station, on line A.
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