A historic hotel in the heart of Frascati, overlooking Piazza del Gesù, with air-conditioned rooms, Italian buffet breakfast and the train station just steps away.
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Colonna Hotel is a 3-star hotel set in a historic building in the old town of Frascati, directly overlooking the picturesque Piazza del Gesù.
The hotel is designed for those who want to explore the Castelli Romani without giving up comforts such as free WiFi, air conditioning in every room and a breakfast room with frescoed ceilings. Room types range from the compact Deluxe Room to the larger Junior Suites and Suite, some with a balcony or view of Piazza del Gesù, others with a sitting area and decorative fireplace; all feature a flat-screen TV with Mediaset Premium channels and a private bathroom with courtesy set.
Breakfast, sweet and savoury, includes fresh pastries and espresso and can be enjoyed on the balcony. Frascati train station is just 250 metres away and connects to Rome in half an hour, while Ciampino Airport can be reached in about 22 minutes by car. Nearby are four golf courses, Lake Albano and Lake Nemi, and Castel Gandolfo, all less than 30 minutes by car from the hotel.
Colonna Hotel offers eight room and suite types, all with private bathroom, air conditioning and flat-screen TV with Mediaset Premium channels, as well as carpeted or wooden floors and free WiFi. The more compact options, such as the Deluxe Room and the Deluxe Double Room, measure about 17 sqm and are designed for one or two guests, while the Triple and Quadruple rooms offer flexible bed configurations suited to families or small groups, with bunk beds and single beds combinable on request.
Those looking for more space can choose between the Junior Suite and the Suite: the latter, the largest at 30 sqm, has a sitting area and decorative fireplace, while the Junior Suites offer views of Piazza del Gesù or the town, in some cases with a private balcony overlooking the historic heart of Frascati.
Room with carpeted floors, city view and bathroom with tub, featuring a plasma TV with Mediaset Premium channels. Among the double rooms, it’s the one with the strongest focus on the outdoor view, plus free WiFi.
Larger than the Deluxe Double Room, this room offers two possible bed configurations to choose at the time of booking, ideal for small groups. A full bathroom with shower or tub and soundproofing are among its distinctive features.
Designed for families, it features a minibar and two alternative bed configurations with a bunk bed, useful for accommodating children. Same size as the Triple Room but with greater bed flexibility.
The smallest room in the hotel, designed for the solo traveller, with minibar, bathroom with tub or shower and flat-screen satellite TV with Mediaset Premium channels.
Suite with a view of Piazza del Gesù and private bathroom with tub; some units have a balcony, others large windows overlooking the historic centre, unlike the standard rooms without a view of the square.
The hotel’s largest accommodation, with a separate sitting area and decorative fireplace: the only suite with a dedicated living space in addition to the bedroom, and a bathroom with tub.
With wooden floors, soundproofed walls and a safe, this junior suite stands out for its private balcony with city view, a detail not all the other suites offer.
Colonna Hotel offers a good number of services designed to make a stay in the historic centre of Frascati comfortable. In addition to free WiFi, available throughout the property, guests will find a valet parking service, luggage storage and express check-in and check-out, useful for those travelling by car or with tight travel schedules.
Room service, daily housekeeping, ironing and laundry services complete the offer for a worry-free stay, while those travelling with family can count on family and soundproofed rooms. For meals, an on-site coffee shop is available, with the option of breakfast in the room as well. Attention to safety is not lacking, with CCTV and a smoke alarm, nor is attention to the outdoors, with horse riding and cycling excursions in the surrounding area.
Colonna Hotel is located in the heart of the historic centre of Frascati, with its façade directly overlooking Piazza del Gesù, one of the liveliest squares in town, surrounded by bars, gelaterias and small restaurants. The area is pedestrianised, and just steps away are Villa Torlonia and the Ombrellino delle Fiabe park, both about 250 metres away, ideal for an after-dinner walk among the historic Frascati wine cellars.
Frascati train station, just 250 metres from the hotel, connects directly to Rome Termini in about 30 minutes, making the hotel convenient even for those who want to visit the capital without moving the car. Rome Ciampino Airport can be reached in 22 minutes, while Fiumicino Airport is 33 km away. Nearby, within a few kilometres, are the Grottaferrata Adventure Park (1.9 km) and several bars and restaurants less than 50 metres from the entrance, such as Il Borgo Verde Salad and Juice Bar and Hestia Caffè.
Guests staying at Colonna Hotel can dedicate their days to the Castelli Romani: Castel Gandolfo and Lake Albano and Lake Nemi can be reached in under 30 minutes by car, as can the area’s four golf courses. In summer, nature excursions and local cooking classes can be arranged, while in winter the atmosphere in the alleys of the old town offers a more intimate charm. Families may also consider a trip to the Valmontone Rainbow MagicLand amusement park, 31 km from the hotel.
Reviews particularly praise the location, rated 9.5, and staff helpfulness, with a score of 9.3. Cleanliness and comfort remain solid, while value for money and services receive more modest ratings, around 8.2-8.5, indicating an overall positive experience with room for improvement in general services.
No, Colonna Hotel does not allow pets during the stay.
Check-in at Colonna Hotel is possible from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with the arrival time communicated in advance, while check-out is from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Yes, Colonna Hotel offers free WiFi throughout the property, including in the rooms.
Colonna Hotel has a valet parking service, subject to availability.
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Colonna Hotel offers an Italian buffet breakfast with fresh pastries and espresso, served in the frescoed breakfast room or on the balcony.
The minimum age required for check-in at Colonna Hotel is 18.
