Refined bed and breakfast in Rome, a short walk from Castel Sant'Angelo, with air-conditioned rooms, river views and a common lounge for guests.
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History Suite Essence is a bed and breakfast in Rome, 600 metres from Castel Sant’Angelo and about one kilometre from the historic centre, with air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is located in the Prati district, along the Tiber, in a residential area well connected to the tourist heart of the city.
The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with toiletries, hairdryer and bidet, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, minibar, refrigerator, coffee machine and electric kettle. Some room types offer views of the city and the river, while the Deluxe Double Room also has a balcony. There is a common lounge where guests can gather during their stay.
The location is particularly appreciated by couples, with a score of 9.7 assigned specifically to the location. Piazza Navona, Lepanto Metro Station and the Pantheon are among the most mentioned points of interest nearby, while Rome Ciampino Airport is about 17 km away, also reachable via the paid airport shuttle offered by the property.
History Suite Essence offers four room types, all air-conditioned, soundproofed and equipped with a private bathroom with shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries. Every room includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services, minibar and tea and coffee-making facilities, ensuring a good level of independence during your stay in the Prati district.
The options vary in size and capacity: from the Budget Double/Twin Room, the most compact at 16 sqm, to the spacious 25 sqm Deluxe Triple Room designed for three people. The Deluxe Double Room with Balcony stands out for its outdoor view with a city vista, while the Deluxe Double/Twin Room offers 18 sqm with a city view. All rooms feature soundproofed walls, useful in a central and busy area of Rome.
The largest of the available rooms, with 25 sqm designed to accommodate up to three people thanks to the combination of a single bed and a large double bed. The private bathroom features a shower, bidet, toiletries and hairdryer, while the room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming, minibar, tea and coffee facilities and a city view.
The most compact room in the property, at 16 sqm with just one large double bed, designed for those seeking essential accommodation in the heart of Rome. It still features a private bathroom with shower, bidet and hairdryer, a flat-screen TV with streaming, minibar and a city view.
The only room with a private balcony overlooking the city, this 23 sqm room is air-conditioned and furnished with a flat-screen TV and streaming services. The private bathroom completes a room that is larger than the Budget Room and designed for those who want their own outdoor space.
At 18 sqm, this room is slightly larger than the Budget Room and offers a Deluxe level with a private bathroom featuring shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries. Soundproofed and air-conditioned, it includes a flat-screen TV with streaming, minibar and city view.
History Suite Essence offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, flat-screen TV with streaming services and soundproofed walls, designed for a comfortable stay in the Prati district. Every room has a minibar, coffee machine and electric kettle, as well as a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary bathroom products.
General services include daily housekeeping, a common lounge with TV area, private and express check-in and check-out, concierge service and a paid airport shuttle. The property is entirely non-smoking and features a safe, key access and 24-hour security.
There is also attention to detail for the most demanding guests, with allergy-friendly options, soundproofed rooms and the availability of family rooms. The dining area offers fruit, wine/champagne and tea and coffee facilities directly in the room.
History Suite Essence is located in the Prati district, along the Lungotevere, an elegant residential area overlooking the Tiber and a short walk from Rome’s historic centre. The urban setting is quiet yet perfectly connected, with cafés such as Antonini Cafe and Cantine Cavour just a few metres from the entrance.
Castel Sant’Angelo can be reached in about 600 metres, while Piazza Navona is just 150-650 metres away depending on the route chosen. Lepanto Metro Station and Flaminio Metro Station are both about 900-950 metres away, as is Flaminio railway station. The Pantheon is just over 650 metres away, the Trevi Fountain 950 metres, and St. Peter’s Square 1.3 km. Rome Ciampino Airport is 14 km away, while Fiumicino Airport is about 18 km away; the property also offers a paid airport shuttle for guests arriving by plane.
This central location makes it easy to walk to the capital’s main attractions in any season: Piazza di Spagna and its staircase, Piazza del Popolo and Campo de’ Fiori are all reachable with a 15-20 minute walk. Villa Doria Pamphili, one of Rome’s largest urban parks, is also just 700 metres away, ideal for a break outdoors away from the traffic of the centre.
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Guests particularly praise the location, rated 9.7, followed by comfort and cleanliness around 9.5. Staff and services also receive very positive reviews, while the value for money, although still high, is the relatively lower score.
History Suite Essence is located in the Prati district, on the Lungotevere, about 550 metres from Castel Sant’Angelo and a few hundred metres from Piazza Navona and Lepanto Metro Station.
No, History Suite Essence does not allow pets during the stay.
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Yes, History Suite Essence offers free WiFi in all rooms and common areas of the property.
The minimum check-in age at History Suite Essence is 18; guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Yes, History Suite Essence offers a paid airport shuttle service, useful for reaching Rome Ciampino and Fiumicino airports.
Rooms at History Suite Essence include a private bathroom, air conditioning, flat-screen TV with streaming services, minibar, coffee machine and electric kettle.
