4-star hotel in an early 20th-century villa near Porta Maggiore, with a private garden, Art Nouveau furnishings and a 24-hour front desk.
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Hotel Emona Aquaeductus is a 4-star hotel in Rome, set in a small period villa just 50 metres from Piazza di Porta Maggiore, with a private garden that offers a quiet corner just steps from the historic centre.
The rooms, furnished in Art Nouveau style, feature air conditioning, a minibar, satellite TV and a marble bathroom; some room types offer a garden view or city view, while others have a small balcony facing Nero’s aqueduct. Breakfast, also served in the garden on milder days, offers continental, vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free and kosher options.
The bar and front desk remain open 24 hours a day, with a multilingual staff ready to offer travel tips, free newspapers and a laptop available in the lobby. The location, 500 metres from Manzoni metro station and very close to Porta Maggiore, makes it easy to get to Termini, the Vatican and the city’s main attractions, making the property suitable for both couples and families looking for larger connecting rooms.
The six room types at Hotel Emona Aquaeductus share the same Art Nouveau style, with a private marble bathroom, air conditioning, satellite TV and minibar, plus free WiFi included in all room categories. Sizes range from 10 sqm for the Small Double Room to 23 sqm for the more spacious rooms, allowing guests to choose based on the number of guests and available budget.
Standout options include the Quadruple Room, made up of two connecting spaces with a shared bathroom and a small balcony overlooking Nero’s aqueduct, and the Superior Double Room, the most elegant thanks to its spacious polychrome marble bathroom. Some rooms enjoy a garden view or inner courtyard view, while others overlook the city: a detail worth considering when booking, along with whether or not the Superior includes a sofa bed for a third guest.
At 16 sqm, this is one of the coziest rooms in the property, but it stands out for its dual configuration option, double or twin beds, and for the view over the garden and inner courtyard.
Designed for three people, it combines a double bed with a single bed in 23 sqm of space, keeping the Art Nouveau décor with marble bathroom and minibar found throughout the property.
The most suitable option for families or small groups: two connecting spaces with a shared marble bathroom and a small balcony with a view of Nero’s aqueduct, unique among the available rooms.
The most elegant room in the range, with a spacious polychrome marble bathroom that sets it apart from the other double rooms, and a sofa bed that allows for a third guest.
The most compact room in the hotel, at just 10 sqm, ideal for those seeking a budget-friendly solution without giving up a private marble bathroom and a view of the shared garden.
Hotel Emona Aquaeductus offers a private garden with outdoor furniture, a rare feature in central Rome, along with 24-hour front desk and security including key access, CCTV and a hotel safe. The concierge service, luggage storage and tour desk make it easier to organise your stay, while the airport shuttle and express or private check-in/check-out simplify arrivals and departures.
Breakfast can also be served in the room, and at the bar you can order wine, champagne and snacks throughout the day; the menu covers various dietary needs on request. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, heating, flat-screen TV with satellite channels and internet connection, with soundproofed and family options available.
The property is also accessible to guests with disabilities, thanks to a lift, wheelchair access and dedicated rooms, while the entire hotel is non-smoking with separate smoking areas outside.
Hotel Emona Aquaeductus is located in the district surrounding Porta Maggiore, an area of ancient Rome dominated by the remains of the Claudio-Aniene aqueduct, just steps from Termini station but away from the busiest tourist traffic. The area retains an authentic, local character, with small restaurants and bars frequented mainly by residents, such as Pecora Bassa 50 metres away and Porto Corallo 100 metres from the property.
Getting around is made easy by proximity to several transport hubs: Porta Maggiore railway station is 200 metres away, Manzoni metro station (line A) is 450 metres away and Lodi metro station is 600 metres away, with direct connections to Termini and the Vatican. Ciampino and Fiumicino airports are approximately 11 and 21 km away respectively. A few minutes’ walk away are Porta Maggiore (150 m) and the Temple of Minerva Medica (300 m), while the Colosseum is about 1.6 km away.
Guests staying here can spend their days exploring the capital’s great archaeological sites: from the Colosseum to the Imperial Forums (2.4 km), including the Domus Aurea (1.5 km) and Palatine Hill (2.1 km). For shopping and evening life, Piazza di Spagna and Trevi Fountain are about 2.7-3 km away, easily reached by metro. In summer, the Domus Aurea garden and Villa Borghese (3 km) offer shade and relief during the hottest hours.
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Guests particularly praise the staff, rated 9.6, and room cleanliness, at 9.1. Comfort and value for money also receive good marks. The location, while appreciated by couples, remains the lowest-rated aspect, perhaps due to the distance from the more central monuments.
No, Hotel Emona Aquaeductus does not allow pets during your stay.
Yes, Hotel Emona Aquaeductus offers private parking on site, but the service is not free.
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The minimum age to check in at Hotel Emona Aquaeductus is 18 years.
Yes, Hotel Emona Aquaeductus is located about 450 metres from Manzoni metro station, on line A.
Yes, Hotel Emona Aquaeductus includes breakfast with continental, vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free and kosher options, also served in the garden.
Yes, Hotel Emona Aquaeductus is about 1.6 km from the Colosseum, reachable on foot or by public transport in just a few minutes.
