2-star hotel in the Esquilino district of Rome, a few steps from the Temple of Minerva Medica and a 15-minute walk from Termini Station, with free WiFi and air-conditioned rooms.
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Hotel Giolitti Smart is a 2-star hotel in the Esquilino district of Rome, overlooking the ruins of the Temple of Minerva Medica and about a 15-minute walk from Termini Station. The property is designed for those seeking a practical and affordable base to visit the historic centre, without giving up essential comforts such as air conditioning and free WiFi connection.
The rooms, furnished in a classic style, feature flat-screen cable TV, a desk and a private bathroom with toiletries; the available room types range from the more compact single to the triple designed for small groups or families. On site there is a vending machine for drinks and snacks, useful for a quick stop, while room service and the option to have breakfast directly in your room add a touch of convenience.
The location, 300 metres from the Porta Maggiore bus and tram terminus and a short distance from the Manzoni and Vittorio Emanuele metro stations, makes it easy to get to Termini and the main attractions, from the Colosseum to Piazza di Spagna.
Hotel Giolitti Smart offers three room types, all furnished in a classic style and featuring air conditioning, flat-screen cable TV, a desk and a private bathroom with toiletries. These are compact solutions, designed for those who spend in the room only the time needed to rest between one visit to the city and the next.
The Small Single Room, at 11 m², is the most essential choice for those travelling alone; the Double Room, at 13 m² with a French bed, suits couples looking for a simple solution; the Triple Room, the largest at 16 m² with two beds, is designed for groups of friends or small families who want to share the same room while still staying within a two-star budget.
Room designed for two people, with a French double bed and classic-style furnishings. It features a desk, air conditioning and a private bathroom with toiletries, as well as flat-screen cable TV. At 13 m², it is a compact yet functional solution, among the smallest in the property along with the single room.
This is the largest room at Hotel Giolitti Smart, at 16 m² with two separate beds, designed for groups of friends or small families. In addition to air conditioning and a private bathroom, it offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, providing more space to move around compared to the other room types.
The smallest of the available room types, at 11 m², designed for those travelling alone. The single bed, the flat-screen TV with cable channels and the private bathroom make it an essential and affordable solution, without extra space but sufficient for a short stay in the city.
Hotel Giolitti Smart offers free WiFi throughout the property and air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV and cable channels, designed for a practical stay in the heart of Rome. The inner garden and common areas are monitored by closed-circuit cameras, while daily housekeeping and luggage storage make managing the stay easier.
Additional services include a shuttle service, useful for those arriving with heavy luggage or wishing to comfortably reach certain areas of the city, as well as room service and the option to have breakfast directly in your room. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with shower or bathtub, hairdryer, complimentary bath products and a wardrobe, while the property also offers family rooms for those travelling in groups.
Hotel Giolitti Smart is located in the Esquilino district, a few steps from the ruins of the Temple of Minerva Medica, just 30 metres from the property, and from the ancient Porta Maggiore, about 300 metres away. It is a popular and lively area, animated by small bars and restaurants such as La Taverna Italiana and Nino Ristorante Pizzeria, both about 100 metres from the hotel, ideal for those who want to move around on foot between neighbourhood life and archaeological remains.
Termini Station is reachable in about a 15-minute walk, while the Manzoni and Vittorio Emanuele metro stations are 550 and 600 metres away respectively. The Porta Maggiore bus and tram terminus, 300 metres away, connects directly to Termini, from which the rail link to Fiumicino Airport departs, about 21 km away; Ciampino Airport is about 11 km away.
For those wanting to sightsee, the Colosseum is about 1.6 km away, the Domus Aurea and the National Roman Museum just over 1.4 km away, while the Trevi Fountain and Piazza di Spagna are 2.5 and 2.8 km away respectively, all reachable on foot or with a short metro ride. In summer it’s worth taking advantage of the evening hours for walks among the district’s archaeological sites, while in winter the museums and churches of the centre offer an alternative to the cold, with Villa Borghese, 2.7 km away, ideal for a green break in any season.
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Reviews describe a simple, affordable hotel, appreciated above all for its staff (8.0) and WiFi (8.5). Cleanliness and comfort remain at fair levels, while general services receive more modest ratings, consistent with the property’s two-star category.
Hotel Giolitti Smart is located in the Esquilino district, about 30 metres from the Temple of Minerva Medica and a 15-minute walk from Termini Station, a convenient starting point for reaching the historic centre.
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No, Hotel Giolitti Smart does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Hotel Giolitti Smart offers free WiFi connection in all areas of the property, a service highly appreciated by guests.
No, Hotel Giolitti Smart does not have a free parking service reserved for guests.
From Termini Station, reachable in about a 15-minute walk from Hotel Giolitti Smart, a direct train departs at set times for Rome Fiumicino International Airport, about 21 km away.
No, Hotel Giolitti Smart does not allow children, so it is not a suitable property for families with young children.
