A 3-star hotel at the top of the Spanish Steps, with a panoramic terrace, buffet breakfast and air-conditioned rooms in the historic heart of Rome.
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Hotel Scalinata Di Spagna is a 3-star property located at the top of the steps leading from Piazza di Spagna to Trinità dei Monti, in the historic centre of Rome. The location, among the most praised by guests, puts the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Barberini and Villa Borghese just a few minutes’ walk away, while Spagna Metro Station is only 100 metres away.
The rooms, furnished in a classic style, are air-conditioned and soundproofed, equipped with satellite LCD TV, complimentary minibar with water and daily turndown service. The range goes from more compact double rooms to suites with private terrace and spacious apartments with kitchenette, also suitable for large families or small groups.
Breakfast, served on the partially covered terrace on the top floor, offers sweet and savoury specialities such as scrambled eggs, bacon, cold cuts and cheeses, with a bean-to-cup coffee machine available throughout the day. The concierge service assists guests with personalised information and suggestions, making the hotel a particularly popular choice among couples, who rate its location very highly.
The room offering at Hotel Scalinata Di Spagna covers different needs, from couples travelling together to large families. All room types share air conditioning, soundproofing, private bathroom with hairdryer, complimentary minibar and flat-screen TV with Sky channels, plus a coffee machine in many rooms. It starts with the more compact double rooms, designed for two people, up to solutions designed for larger groups such as quadruple rooms and suites with several connecting rooms.
Those looking for something extra can choose between rooms with balcony and city view, the Panoramic Suite with private terrace overlooking Rome, or the apartments with kitchenette and dishwasher for more independent stays. Sizes vary widely, from 15-16 sqm for the standard rooms to 80 sqm for the two-bedroom apartments, offering a wide choice of configurations to suit every type of stay in the heart of Rome.
The property’s entry-level room, compact but complete: 16 sqm, air-conditioned, with complimentary minibar, WiFi included and HD LED TV with Sky channels. The private bathroom is fitted with a hairdryer, and the bed configuration can be chosen between a double bed or two single beds.
Slightly larger than the base double room, this 20 sqm room is designed for three people thanks to the combination of an extra-large double bed and a single bed. Fitted with minibar with complimentary water, WiFi included and HD TV with Sky channels.
At 25 sqm, this is among the largest single rooms (not suites) in the property, able to accommodate up to four people with two single beds and an extra-large double bed. It offers a landmark view and a city view, plus a minibar and HD TV with Sky channels.
A spacious 38 sqm solution made up of two connecting rooms, each with private bathroom and minibar, designed for groups or families of up to 6 people. The highlight is the terrace and balcony with city view, along with the exclusive patio of this room type.
The largest of the multi-room accommodations at 60 sqm, made up of three independent connecting rooms, each with an en-suite private bathroom. Ideal for large groups or extended families who want separate privacy while staying within the same suite, with minibar and WiFi in every room.
The same size as the base double room, but with a distinctive extra: a landmark view and a city view. Fitted with an electric kettle, in addition to the private bathroom and minibar with complimentary water already present in the other room types.
One of the most exclusive suites, with a private terrace and panoramic view over Rome all to itself. Unlike the other rooms, it features a Nespresso coffee machine and an electric kettle, in addition to the usual minibar with complimentary water and private bathroom with hairdryer.
Located in the annex, this 18 sqm deluxe room stands out for its private balcony with city view and landmark view, plus a coffee machine and electric kettle not found in all the other double room types. Flexible bed configuration between a double bed and two single beds.
Hotel Scalinata Di Spagna offers a range of services designed to make a stay in the heart of Rome easy. The reception is staffed 24 hours a day, with concierge service, private or express check-in and check-out, luggage storage and a tour desk to organise sightseeing around the city. Wellbeing is also catered for, with various types of massage, spa packages, a gym and fitness and yoga lessons on request.
For younger guests, family rooms, babysitting service and dedicated meals are available, while those travelling with pets can count on them being accepted and provided with bowls. The property also offers laundry, ironing and dry-cleaning services, an in-room safe and free WiFi throughout the property.
On the dining side, in addition to the buffet breakfast, there is an on-site restaurant, a bar and the option to have breakfast directly in the room, with a minibar and coffee machine available to guests.
Hotel Scalinata Di Spagna occupies a unique position, right at the top of the steps connecting Piazza di Spagna to Trinità dei Monti, in the district that shares the name of the famous square. Around the property you can feel the elegant atmosphere of Rome’s historic centre, among boutiques, restaurants and historic cafés such as Ferruccio and Monarchs, both just a few hundred metres away.
Getting around is made easy by the proximity of Spagna Metro Station, just 100 metres away, and Barberini Metro Station, 450 metres away: two stops on Line A that quickly connect to Termini and the rest of the city. Flaminio Station is about 950 metres away, while those arriving by plane will find Ciampino Airport 13 km away and Fiumicino Airport 19 km away. A short walk away are also the Barcaccia Fountain and the Trevi Fountain, reachable in about ten minutes on foot (550 metres).
The area is perfect for exploring on foot in any season: Piazza del Popolo is 800 metres away, Piazza Venezia and Palazzo Venezia just over a kilometre, while Villa Borghese, ideal for a walk among greenery especially in spring and autumn, is 1.2 km away. For those who want to venture further, Piazza Navona, Castel Sant’Angelo and the Imperial Forums are all within 15-20 minutes on foot, making the district a convenient base for visiting the capital’s main landmarks without needing to use public transport.
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Reviews particularly praise the location, rated 9.5, and the comfort of the beds, with high scores also for staff and comfort (9.1). The value-for-money score is slightly lower (8.3), but overall the experience is very positive for those looking to stay in Rome’s historic centre.
Hotel Scalinata Di Spagna is located at Piazza Trinità dei Monti 17, at the top of the steps leading from Piazza di Spagna to Trinità dei Monti, in the historic centre of Rome.
Yes, Hotel Scalinata Di Spagna accepts pets on request, with a possible surcharge payable by the guest.
Yes, Hotel Scalinata Di Spagna includes breakfast, served buffet-style on the partially covered terrace, with continental, Italian, English/Irish, American and gluten-free options.
Hotel Scalinata Di Spagna has a garage for guests who wish to leave their car during their stay.
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Hotel Scalinata Di Spagna is about 550 metres from the Trevi Fountain, comfortably reachable on foot in just a few minutes.
Yes, Hotel Scalinata Di Spagna offers free WiFi in all rooms and in the common areas of the property.
