Guest house in the San Giovanni district of Rome, with air-conditioned rooms and private bathroom, shared kitchen and excellent metro connections just steps away.
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I Petali Guest House is a guest house in the San Giovanni district of Rome, about 550 meters from Lodi metro station and 1.1 km from Porta Maggiore. The property is entirely non-smoking and offers three types of air-conditioned rooms, all with exclusive private bathrooms, designed for those seeking a practical stay well connected to the historic center.
The rooms, about 14 square meters, are equipped with a flat-screen TV, coffee machine, wardrobe and heating; the bathrooms include a shower, bidet, toiletries and hairdryer. Guests also have access to a shared kitchen and a lounge with TV area, ideal for those traveling on a modest budget who still want functional shared spaces. WiFi is free throughout the property.
Beyond the immediate area, the location allows guests to reach some of the capital’s best-known attractions on foot or with a few minutes by metro: the Colosseum is 2.6 km away and the Domus Aurea 2.5 km away. Couples have particularly praised this aspect, rating the location 8.0 for a trip together.
I Petali Guest House offers three types of rooms, all about 14 square meters and equipped with a private bathroom with shower, bidet, toiletries and hairdryer. Each room features air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, coffee machine, wardrobe and heating, elements that make the property’s offering consistent regardless of the room type chosen.
The main differences concern capacity and bed configuration: from the Double Room with External Private Bathroom, designed for two people with one double bed, to the Triple Room combining a single bed and a double bed to accommodate up to three people, to the Standard Double Room, which offers either a double bed or two single beds, adapting to different needs of groups or couples.
A room designed for two people, with a large double bed and a private bathroom featuring a shower, bidet and hairdryer. It has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, coffee machine and wardrobe, for a simple and functional stay in the San Giovanni district.
The only room designed for three guests, combining a single bed and a large double bed in a 14-square-meter space. The private bathroom includes a shower, bidet and hairdryer, while the room features air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a coffee machine.
The only room with a flexible bed configuration: one large double bed or two single beds, depending on guests’ needs. Private bathroom with shower, bidet and hairdryer, plus air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a coffee machine.
I Petali Guest House offers a range of services designed to make a stay in the San Giovanni district practical. Among the most appreciated amenities are free WiFi throughout the property, air conditioning in every room and the availability of family rooms for those traveling in groups. The property is entirely non-smoking and has an elevator that makes the upper floors accessible.
Guests also have access to a shared kitchen, a lounge with TV area and practical services such as luggage storage, laundry and ironing service. There is also the option to rent bicycles or take part in walking and bicycle tours organized by the property, in addition to daily housekeeping. The rooms include a refrigerator, tea and coffee maker and free toiletries, completing an offering geared toward everyday practicality.
I Petali Guest House is located in the San Giovanni district, a residential area southeast of Rome’s historic center, lively with local venues and well served by public transport. The property, located on Via Montepulciano, receives a good score for location according to couples, who rate this specific aspect 8.0.
Getting around is made easier by proximity to several stations: Lodi metro station is 550 meters away, Pigneto metro station 600 meters away and Roma Tuscolana railway station 450 meters away. Porta Maggiore is 1.1 km away, while the Colosseum and Domus Aurea can be reached in a few minutes, at 2.6 km and 2.5 km respectively. Ciampino Airport is 9 km away, and Fiumicino Airport 21 km away.
Guests staying here can easily reach the capital’s main attractions on foot or by metro: besides the Colosseum, the Temple of Minerva Medica (1.5 km) and Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano (1.7 km) are within easy reach, and venturing a little further into the center, the Trevi Fountain and Piazza Venezia, both about 3.8 km away. In the immediate surroundings there are also several restaurants and cafés, such as Tira e Molla just 50 meters away and Caffè Ragusa at 200 meters, convenient for a quick meal before heading out to explore the city.
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Guests especially praise the staff, with a score of 9.1, and room cleanliness, rated equally well. The free WiFi is also highly appreciated, with 9.5. Comfort and value for money remain solid, while the location, though good, receives the lowest score.
I Petali Guest House is located in the San Giovanni district, about 550 meters from Lodi metro station and 2.6 km from the Colosseum, easily reachable by public transport.
No, I Petali Guest House does not allow pets during the stay.
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Yes, I Petali Guest House offers free WiFi throughout the property, rated 9.5 by guests.
Yes, all rooms at I Petali Guest House have a private bathroom with shower, bidet and hairdryer.
No, I Petali Guest House does not have free on-site parking.
Yes, guests at I Petali Guest House must inform the property in advance of their expected arrival time, indicating it in the special requests section when booking.
