3-star hotel in the Prati district of Rome, a few minutes' walk from the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica, with air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.
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Hotel Nautilus is a 3-star property located on the second floor of a historic building in the Prati district of Rome, about a 5-minute walk from the Lepanto and Ottaviano metro stations.
The property suits both leisure travelers visiting the capital and business travelers, thanks to different room types ranging from doubles to quadruples, all with private bathroom and air conditioning, and in most cases with a flat-screen TV. Some rooms feature parquet or wood flooring and city views, while the breakfast room, offering continental, Italian, buffet and gluten-free options, can also be served in the room upon request.
The Prati district is known for its shops, wine bars and Roman restaurants, and serves as a convenient base for reaching St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums on foot in about 10 minutes. The property also has a 24-hour front desk and a shared lounge with TV.
The rooms at Hotel Nautilus stand out for their personalized design and the variety of types available, from the Double Room designed for a single occupant to the Quadruple Room able to accommodate families with children. All options come with a private bathroom and air conditioning, while most are equipped with a flat-screen TV; some rooms also feature parquet or wood flooring, adding a more refined touch to the decor.
Among the larger accommodations, the Triple Room Superior and the Triple Room stand out, both designed for three people, while the Quadruple Room is the only one offering a city view and is the most suitable choice for larger groups. The Double Room and Double Room Superior remain the ideal option for couples, with sizes ranging from 17 to 21 square meters.
The largest of the hotel’s rooms, at 23 square meters, with wood flooring that gives it a more refined look compared to the other room types. It features a flat-screen TV and private bathroom, and is designed to accommodate up to three people thanks to the combination of a single bed and a large double bed.
A more compact version of the Triple Room Superior, at 19 square meters, with the same combination of a single bed and a large double bed. Equipped with a TV and private bathroom, it does not allow for extra beds, making it the most suitable choice for a group of three with no additional needs.
A double room of 21 square meters, the largest among the property’s double room options, with parquet flooring that sets it apart from the standard Double Room. It features a flat-screen TV and private bathroom, and is designed for two people with no possibility of extra beds.
The only room type with a city view, the Quadruple Room is designed to accommodate up to four people thanks to two single beds and an extra-large double bed. With its 20 square meters and private bathroom, it is the most suitable option for families or small groups.
The most compact room in the hotel, at 17 square meters with a large double bed, designed for single occupancy. Equipped with a flat-screen TV and private bathroom, it does not allow for extra beds, making it the simplest choice among those available.
Hotel Nautilus offers a 24-hour front desk and room service that makes the stay easier for those seeking convenience while visiting Rome. The property has a lift, luggage storage and non-smoking rooms, along with the option to request family rooms for those traveling with children; the entire building is entirely non-smoking.
Each room is equipped with a private bathroom with toilet and air conditioning, while free WiFi is available throughout the property. The shared floor features a lounge with TV and a bar, and breakfast can also be requested in the room, with continental, Italian, buffet and gluten-free options to meet different dietary needs.
Hotel Nautilus occupies the second floor of an early 20th-century building on Via Germanico, in the heart of the Prati district, a residential area that emerged at the end of the 19th century and is now appreciated for its wide, orderly streets, elegant shops and wine bars popular especially in the evening. The street where the property is located is quiet despite its proximity to the center, and Piazza Risorgimento, a neighborhood landmark for its market and daily local life, is 500 meters away.
The two metro stations, Lepanto and Ottaviano, both about 350 meters from the hotel, quickly connect to the historic center, Termini and the city’s main lines. Roma San Pietro railway station is 1.6 km away, and Flaminio station is 1.2 km away. For those arriving by air, Fiumicino airport is about 17 km away and Ciampino airport is 15 km away. On foot, in just 800 meters, you can reach St. Peter’s Square, the Vatican Museums and Castel Sant’Angelo, while Piazza Navona is about 850 meters away and the Trevi Fountain is just under 2 km away.
The location allows visitors to alternate between the city’s main religious and museum sites and walks along the Tiber to Ponte Sant’Angelo, 850 meters away, or towards the historic center. Nearby, there are plenty of Roman eateries and restaurants such as New Food Experience and Alice Pizza, just steps from the hotel, convenient for a break between sightseeing. In spring and autumn, the Prati district is well suited for long walks towards the historic center and the Vatican, while in summer the proximity to the two metro stations allows for quick movement between attractions, avoiding the hottest hours of the day.
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Reviews particularly praise the location, rated 9.0, and the helpfulness of the staff, appreciated with a score of 8.9. Cleanliness and comfort also receive good marks, while the value for money, at 7.8, remains the most critical point noted by guests.
Hotel Nautilus is located on Via Germanico, in the Prati district of Rome, about 350 meters from the Lepanto and Ottaviano metro stations and 800 meters from the Vatican Museums.
No, Hotel Nautilus does not allow pets during the stay.
Hotel Nautilus does not offer a dedicated parking service for guests.
Check-in at Hotel Nautilus is possible from 14:00 to 23:30, while check-out must be completed by 11:00.
Hotel Nautilus offers continental, Italian, buffet and gluten-free breakfast, served in the dedicated dining area or, upon request, directly in the room.
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Hotel Nautilus offers Double Room, Double Room Superior, Triple Room, Triple Room Superior and Quadruple Room, with sizes ranging from 17 to 23 square meters.
