Guest house in the heart of Rome, a short walk from Repubblica metro station, with air-conditioned rooms, private bathroom and restaurants right by the entrance.
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Penelope Holiday is a guest house in central Rome, on Via Flavia, about one kilometre from the Trevi Fountain and 500 metres from the Repubblica metro station. The area, between the Sallustiano district and Via XX Settembre, is full of bars, trattorias and shops, with Termini station reachable on foot in just a few minutes.
The property offers five room types, from the compact single to the spacious studio apartment with independent entrance, all featuring classic furnishings, private bathroom, air conditioning, minibar and flat-screen TV. Some units offer city views and floor areas of up to 50 square metres, also suitable for small groups or families with children.
It is a solution designed for those visiting Rome who want to move around comfortably on foot or by public transport to the main points of interest, from the Spanish Steps to Villa Borghese. The very high score given by guests to the location and to staff management confirms the attention paid to hospitality and to the practicality of a stay in the city.
The rooms at Penelope Holiday share classic furnishings and a number of recurring features: private bathroom with courtesy set, air conditioning, minibar and flat-screen TV, designed to make both short and longer stays in the city comfortable. The range includes solutions for every need, from the more compact single room of 12 square metres to the 50-square-metre studio apartment with private entrance, separate living area and dining corner.
Among the intermediate room types are the small double room, the triple room with private bathroom and city view, and the classic double with a large bed. Several units feature parquet or marble flooring, a walk-in wardrobe and a desk, while the rooms on floors with more privacy also offer a view over the rooftops of the neighbourhood. The selection works well both for solo travellers and for families or small groups who need more beds within the same unit.
A 20-square-metre double room with en-suite bathroom, air conditioning and free WiFi. It is the property’s standard solution, without a city view but with classic furnishings and all the essential comforts for a couple.
At 50 square metres, this is the largest unit in the property: it has a private entrance, separate bedroom, living area with sofa, dining corner and city view. Parquet flooring and a minibar complete the apartment, ideal for those looking for more space.
Larger than the standard double, this 25-square-metre triple combines a single bed and a large double bed, with a city view and private entrance. The en-suite bathroom includes a courtesy set and hairdryer.
A more compact version of the double room, 15 square metres, with a French bed, walk-in wardrobe and parquet or tiled flooring. Private bathroom with shower and hairdryer.
The smallest of the rooms, 12 square metres designed for solo travellers, with a single bed, desk, walk-in wardrobe and private bathroom equipped with shower and hairdryer.
Penelope Holiday offers a good number of services designed for those visiting Rome independently. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, as is air conditioning in the rooms and street parking for those arriving by car. Check-in and check-out can be handled privately, while daily cleaning service and luggage storage are available for those with flexible arrival or departure times.
Common areas are monitored by CCTV cameras and 24-hour security systems, with key access and smoke and fire alarms. The property is entirely non-smoking and has a lift, parquet or marble flooring and heating for the winter.
Each room is equipped with a minibar, flat-screen TV and private bathroom with complimentary toiletries and hairdryer. There is also a small on-site convenience store, handy for quick purchases without having to go out.
Penelope Holiday is located on Via Flavia, in the Sallustiano district, a residential and central area a short walk from Via XX Settembre and Piazza Fiume. Around the property there are small neighbourhood restaurants, bars and cafés: Osteria Casa Rango and the Strabbioni trattoria are about 30 metres away, while Bar Montebello and Gregori are convenient spots for breakfast less than 350 metres away.
The location is well connected: the Repubblica-Teatro dell’Opera metro station is 500 metres away, that of Roma Termini 650 metres away, while Roma Termini railway station can be reached on foot in about 750 metres, useful for those arriving by long-distance train or with the connection from Fiumicino, about 20 km away. Ciampino airport is 13 km away.
A few minutes’ walk away are Porta Pia, the Moses Fountain and Piazza della Repubblica, as well as Villa Borghese, reachable in less than 800 metres and ideal for a stroll through its gardens or a visit to the Galleria Borghese. Continuing towards the historic centre, in about 1.3-1.4 km you reach the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain, while the Colosseum and the Roman Forum are just under 2 km away, comfortably reachable on foot in about half an hour or with a short metro ride.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff, rated 9.9, and the central location, with a score of 9.6, especially appreciated by couples. Cleanliness and comfort also receive very high ratings, while the value for money remains solid despite the premium location.
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No, Penelope Holiday does not allow pets on the property.
Penelope Holiday has street parking available near the property.
Penelope Holiday is about 1.4 km from the Trevi Fountain, comfortably reachable on foot.
Check-in at Penelope Holiday is possible from 13:30 to 23:00, while check-out must be completed by 10:00; a photo ID and a credit card are required.
No, Penelope Holiday does not include breakfast among its services.
Yes, Penelope Holiday is about 500 metres from the Repubblica-Teatro dell’Opera metro station.
