3-star hotel in the Monti district, Rome, a short walk from the Colosseum, with panoramic terrace, buffet breakfast and rooms suited to couples and families.
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Hotel Grifo is a 3-star property in the Monti district, in the historic heart of Rome, just 100 metres from Cavour metro station and a short walk from the Colosseum and the Roman Forum.
The hotel occupies a main building overlooking Via del Boschetto, while some rooms and apartments are located in a historic building directly across the street, reachable on foot in a few minutes. The rooms, almost all equipped with air conditioning, soundproofing and city views, range from more compact options for two people to triples and quadruples designed for families or small groups; some room types offer a private terrace or balcony overlooking the rooftops of the historic centre.
Every morning a continental and Italian buffet breakfast is served, with fresh croissants and a selection of sweet and savoury options. The reception remains active 24 hours a day and staff are available for information, excursions and luggage storage. Pets are welcome on request at no extra charge. The location in the Monti district, among traditional eateries and small shops, is particularly appreciated by couples visiting Rome.
The rooms at Hotel Grifo are spread across the main building and a second historic building nearby, and include Classic, Triple, Quadruple and Superior options, designed for couples, families and small groups. Room sizes range from 12 to 20 square metres, and bed configurations are often flexible, with the option of choosing between a double bed or separate single beds depending on the needs of the stay. All room types have a private bathroom, air conditioning, soundproofing, flat-screen TV and city views, features found across every room category.
Some rooms stand out for particular details: the Classic Triple has a bathtub, the Classic Quadruple offers a balcony and terrace for larger groups, while the Superior and Deluxe rooms with Terrace add a private outdoor space with views over the rooftops of the Monti district, ideal for those wanting an extra corner to relax in.
The most compact of Hotel Grifo’s rooms, at 12 square metres with a flexible layout: choose between a large double bed or two separate single beds. Featuring air conditioning, soundproofing, flat-screen TV, private bathroom and city views, it is designed for essential stays for couples.
Larger than the Small Classic room, at 17 square metres with a single bed alongside a large double bed, ideal for groups of three. It is the only room type in the property with a bathtub, along with air conditioning, soundproofing and city views.
The largest room in the property by guest capacity, at 20 square metres with beds for up to four people. It combines a balcony and terrace with city views, a rare pairing among the available room types, making it the best choice for larger families or small groups.
Located in the historic building at Via del Boschetto 87, directly across from the main property where breakfast is served, this 12-square-metre room offers the same bed flexibility as the Classic but in a more intimate setting, on an upper floor of the separate building.
At 16 square metres with a large double bed, this Superior room stands out for its private terrace with balcony and city views, plus the option to accommodate a child in addition to two adults: a middle ground between the compact rooms and the Deluxe with Terrace.
Located in the building at Via dei Serpenti 137, about 95 metres from the main property, this 12-square-metre room is on the first floor with no lift. The bed configuration is flexible between two singles or a double, to be specified at the time of booking.
A 17-square-metre room with soundproofed walls, private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, safe and electric kettle. Unlike the Classic Triple it has no bathtub, but offers extra amenities such as a safe, along with the usual city views.
The most exclusive room type at Hotel Grifo, at 20 square metres with a private terrace with city views and a private bathroom with shower. Soundproofed walls and air conditioning complete a room designed for those seeking the largest outdoor space among all the available options.
Hotel Grifo offers guests a 24-hour reception, luggage storage, a tour desk and shuttle service, useful for those arriving or departing from Rome’s airports. There is also a shared terrace, a popular vantage point for city views, along with a TV lounge, lift and free WiFi throughout the property.
For dining, a bar and café service are available, with the option of breakfast served directly in the room and menus catering to special dietary needs on request. The rooms feature air conditioning, heating and soundproofing, while the property offers solutions for guests with specific needs, including accessible rooms and bathrooms with grab bars and raised toilet seats. Pets are welcome free of charge on request.
Hotel Grifo is located in the Monti district, one of the most distinctive neighbourhoods in Rome’s historic centre, known for its cobbled streets, small artisan shops and lively nightlife centred around Via del Boschetto and Via dei Serpenti. The property occupies a period building at Via del Boschetto 144, a short walk from Piazza della Madonna dei Monti, the social heart of the neighbourhood, reachable in about 100 metres on foot.
Cavour metro station, on Line B, is about 250 metres away and connects directly to the Colosseum, just 650 metres away, and to Roma Termini station, also reachable on foot in just over a kilometre. Rome’s two airports are both accessible by car or shuttle: Ciampino is about 12 km away, while Fiumicino is about 19.5 km away. Within a few hundred metres are also restaurants such as Cimarra 4 and La Piadineria, along with several bars and cafés in the district.
The neighbourhood allows guests to visit much of central Rome’s main attractions on foot: the Roman Forum and the Domus Aurea are about 650 metres away, the Trevi Fountain 800 metres, and Piazza Venezia about 650 metres, while Piazza di Spagna requires a walk of just over a kilometre. In summer the Monti district comes alive with outdoor venues and evening markets, while in winter the inner streets offer a quieter atmosphere, ideal for taking time to explore archaeological sites such as Palatine Hill and Via Sacra, both less than a kilometre from the hotel.
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Reviews particularly reward the staff, rated 9.8, and the location, also at 9.8, followed by the WiFi score of 9.5. Cleanliness and comfort remain solid above 8.9, while the value for money, at 8.5, is the most modest score: overall, a welcoming hotel well positioned in central Rome emerges.
Hotel Grifo is located in the Monti district, about 650 metres from the Colosseum, comfortably reachable on foot in around ten minutes.
Yes, Hotel Grifo accepts pets on request and does not charge any extra fee for their presence.
Hotel Grifo does not have private parking; guests travelling by car are advised to check public parking options near the Monti district.
Hotel Grifo serves a continental and Italian buffet breakfast every morning, with fresh croissants and a selection of sweet and savoury foods.
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Yes, Hotel Grifo is located about 250 metres from Cavour metro station, on Line B.
Yes, Hotel Grifo offers a few rooms with a private terrace, such as the Superior Double Room with Terrace and the Deluxe Double Room with Terrace, both with city views.
