3-star hotel just steps from Roma Termini Station, with air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and excellent connections to Rome's historic centre.
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Hotel California is a 3-star hotel in Rome’s Esquilino district, just 150 metres from Termini Station and the metro stop of the same name.
The property offers air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen satellite TV, minibar and private bathroom complete with hairdryer and toiletries; some room types, such as the Superior and Deluxe Quadruple, also feature a whirlpool bathtub on request or city views. The décor ranges from the classic style of the Double, Triple and Quadruple rooms to the more modern look of the Superior and Deluxe versions, suited to those seeking updated solutions even for larger families.
General services include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, concierge service, fax and photocopying, as well as a shuttle service and the option to request accessible rooms. Continental buffet breakfast is included in the stay.
Thanks to its proximity to the station, the Colosseum can be reached in two metro stops and the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore is 300 metres away, making the hotel a good reference point for those visiting Rome without a car.
The eight room types at Hotel California range from 17 to 30 square metres, all with a fully equipped private bathroom, air conditioning, flat-screen satellite TV and minibar. The base options — Double, Triple and Quadruple — retain classic décor with elegant fabrics, while the Superior versions and the Deluxe Quadruple feature more modern furnishings, often with a whirlpool bathtub on request and city or inner courtyard views.
The bed configuration is flexible: many rooms allow you to choose between a double bed and single beds at the time of booking, making the offer suitable for both couples and groups or families of up to four people. The Deluxe Quadruple Room, the largest at 30 sqm, adds a tea and coffee set and a spacious wardrobe, standing out as the most complete option for those seeking greater comfort during their stay.
The most compact of the range at 17 sqm, this room combines classic furniture and fabrics with essential amenities such as satellite TV, minibar and safe. The bathroom is fully equipped and the bed type can be chosen at the time of booking, between a double bed or two singles.
Larger than the Double, this 23 sqm room accommodates up to three people with elegant, classic furnishings. It features satellite TV, minibar and a full bathroom, with the option to choose between a double bed plus a single or three single beds.
Designed for groups of up to four people, it shares the 23 sqm size with the Triple but offers greater capacity. Upon request and subject to availability, a whirlpool bathtub and sauna are available, an uncommon extra among the other base room types.
A renovated version of the Double Room with modern furnishings in place of the classic style. Here too, a whirlpool bathtub and sauna are available on request, a feature that sets it apart from the standard Double despite similar dimensions.
With modern, updated furnishings, this 21 sqm triple offers a single fixed configuration of one single and one double bed, unlike the classic Triple which offers two alternatives. Here too, a whirlpool bathtub and sauna are available on request.
Larger than the classic Quadruple at 26 sqm, this renovated version focuses on modern furnishings and free WiFi among its highlighted features, alongside the usual flexibility in bed choice for groups of up to four people.
The largest in the entire property at 30 sqm, this deluxe quadruple room overlooks the city and adds amenities not found in the other rooms, such as a tea and coffee set and a more spacious wardrobe, plus a bidet in the bathroom.
Hotel California offers guests a 24-hour front desk with concierge service, luggage storage and continuous security service, as well as fax and photocopying for business travellers. There is also a shuttle service useful for getting around the city, along with the option to book walking tours, bike tours and excursions to discover Rome with a local guide.
All rooms are air-conditioned and feature a private bathroom with toiletries, hairdryer and bidet, flat-screen TV and internet connection; several room types also offer city or inner courtyard views. Family rooms and accessible solutions for guests with disabilities are available.
On the dining front, guests will find an on-site bar, an in-room minibar, the option to have breakfast delivered to the room and special diet menus on request. Pets are allowed on request, with bowls provided by the property.
Hotel California is located in the Esquilino district, just steps from Termini Station, Rome’s main railway and metro hub. The area, lively at all hours thanks to the presence of the station, offers a dense network of restaurants, bars and shops just steps from the entrance, such as Il Ristorante and Ristorante il Condor, both just 10 metres from the property.
The location ensures quick connections to the historic centre: Roma Termini metro station is 300 metres away, Repubblica-Teatro dell’Opera is 500 metres away, while the Colosseum can be reached in two metro stops or just over a kilometre on foot. The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore is about 300 metres away, the National Roman Museum 250 metres, and the Trevi Fountain about 1.4 km. For those arriving by air, Ciampino Airport is 12 km away and Fiumicino Airport about 20 km.
From here it’s easy to plan visits to the capital’s main archaeological sites: besides the Colosseum, the Imperial Forums, Palatine Hill and the Domus Aurea can be reached on foot in 15-20 minutes, while Piazza della Repubblica and its urban park, the Nymphaeum, are ideal for an evening stroll. In summer the area remains lively thanks to the evening venues near Piazza della Repubblica, while in winter the many nearby museums, such as the National Roman Museum and Palazzo Venezia, offer a cultural alternative to the cold.
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Guests especially appreciate the location, rated 8.9, and the staff’s helpfulness, with a score of 8.3. Cleanliness and comfort remain at good levels, while the value for money, at 7.4, remains the most discussed aspect in reviews.
Hotel California is located about 150 metres from Termini Railway and Metro Station, reachable in just a few minutes on foot.
Yes, Hotel California accepts pets on request; a surcharge may apply and pet bowls are available.
Yes, Hotel California includes a continental buffet breakfast in the stay.
No, according to the property scrape, no parking service is available at Hotel California.
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The Colosseum is about 1.1 km from Hotel California, reachable in two metro stops from Termini Station.
Hotel California offers eight room types, from the 17 sqm Double Room to the 30 sqm Deluxe Quadruple Room, all with private bathroom, air conditioning and flat-screen satellite TV.
