3-star hotel in the Prati district, a few steps from the Ottaviano metro station and the Vatican Museums, with air-conditioned rooms and room service.
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Eccelso Hotel is a 3-star property in the Prati district of Rome, about 300 meters from the Ottaviano Metro station and 450 meters from St. Peter’s Square and the Vatican Museums.
The property is designed for guests who want to get around quickly, whether on foot or by public transport: it offers express check-in and check-out, luggage storage, a tour desk and a paid airport shuttle service to Ciampino and Fiumicino. The rooms, all air-conditioned and soundproofed, are equipped with a desk, electric kettle, minibar, safe, flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bidet and toiletries; some overlook the inner courtyard, others a quiet street in the neighborhood.
Available services include free WiFi throughout the property, a bar, a common area, room service and options designed for guests with specific needs, such as allergy-friendly rooms. The location, particularly appreciated by couples, allows guests to reach some of the capital’s most iconic sites on foot.
Eccelso Hotel offers four types of double rooms, all with private bathroom, air conditioning, minibar, flat-screen TV and soundproofed walls: the main difference lies in the size, view and layout of the spaces. The more compact options, the Standard and the Budget, measure 18 and 16 square meters respectively and overlook the property’s inner courtyard, offering a more private and quiet setting compared to the street.
Those looking for more space can choose the Superior Double/Twin Room or the Double Room, both 20 square meters: the first accommodates up to three people and overlooks a quiet street in the neighborhood, while the second has an independent entrance. All rooms include bed linen and towels, with toiletries and a hairdryer in the bathroom.
The Standard Double Room, 18 sqm, is the most compact in the property and overlooks the inner courtyard, ensuring a good level of quiet. It has a private bathroom with shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries, as well as an independent entrance, soundproofed walls, flat-screen TV and minibar.
The Budget Double Room, 16 sqm, is the most affordable option at Eccelso Hotel and stands out from the others for its standard double bed, smaller than the large bed found in the other room types. Courtyard view, private bathroom with shower and bidet, flat-screen TV and minibar complete the amenities.
At 20 sqm, the Superior Room is the largest at Eccelso Hotel along with the Double Room, but it is the only one also designed for stays with a child, thanks to its capacity of 3 people. It overlooks a quiet street in the Prati district, has a private bathroom with shower and bidet, soundproofed walls and minibar.
The Double Room, 20 sqm, shares the most generous size with the Superior Room but differs in its independent entrance, useful for those who want more autonomy from the common areas. Private bathroom with shower and bidet, soundproofed walls, minibar and flat-screen TV complete the room.
Eccelso Hotel offers free WiFi throughout the property, air conditioning and non-smoking rooms, with the option to request allergy-friendly solutions for more sensitive guests. Staff are available 24 hours a day and offer private or express check-in and check-out, luggage storage, a tour desk and a paid airport shuttle service to Ciampino and Fiumicino.
General services include a common area with TV lounge, an on-site mini-market, laundry and ironing service, daily linen change and security ensured by CCTV cameras and magnetic key access. Dedicated bowls are available for guests traveling with pets.
On the dining side, the property has a bar, a snack bar, on-site coffee service and the option of breakfast in the room, while the rooms are equipped with a minibar and a tea and coffee kettle. Room service is available for those who prefer not to go out.
Eccelso Hotel is located in the Prati district, one of Rome’s most elegant and central residential areas, just steps from the Vatican. The property is situated 20 meters from the Vaticano Giggi trattoria and 40 meters from the Myrko bistro, on a quiet street but just a few minutes’ walk from Piazza Risorgimento, the heart of the neighborhood’s life with shops, bars and markets.
The Ottaviano Metro station, on line A, is just 300 meters away, while Lepanto Metro is about 750 meters away: both quickly connect to the historic center and Termini station. Roma San Pietro train station is 1.2 km away, useful for those arriving by train. Rome’s airports can be reached via a paid shuttle organized by the property: Ciampino is 15 km away, Fiumicino 17 km.
On foot, in less than 10 minutes you can reach St. Peter’s Square and the Vatican Museums, both about 450 meters away, while the Vatican Gardens are 700 meters away. Continuing toward the river, you reach Castel Sant’Angelo (750 m) and the historic center, with Piazza Navona 1.5 km away and the Trevi Fountain 2.1 km away. In summer, the riverside promenade offers cool evening walks, while in winter the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel remain one of the city’s most visited destinations, with generally shorter lines in the colder months compared to peak tourist season.
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Reviews particularly reward the staff (9.7) and the location (9.7), rated excellent especially by couples. Cleanliness and comfort (9.2) are also highly appreciated. The value for money, while positive (8.8), is the lowest score among the categories rated.
Eccelso Hotel is located in the Prati district of Rome, about 450 meters from St. Peter’s Square and the Vatican Museums, both easily reachable on foot.
Yes, Eccelso Hotel accepts pets on request; a surcharge may apply and pet bowls are available.
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Yes, Eccelso Hotel offers free WiFi throughout the property, including in the rooms and common areas.
Yes, Eccelso Hotel organizes a paid airport shuttle service to reach Rome Ciampino and Rome Fiumicino airports.
The minimum age required for check-in at Eccelso Hotel is 18 years.
Yes, all rooms at Eccelso Hotel are air-conditioned and soundproofed, equipped with a minibar, flat-screen TV and private bathroom.
