Design guest house just steps from the Colosseum, with air-conditioned rooms, varied breakfast and a carefully curated atmosphere in the historic heart of Rome.
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Profumo Maison Colosseo is a design guest house in Rome, about 300 meters from the Colosseum, in the Monti district. The property sits right across from the Basilica of San Clemente, in a lively area full of small restaurants, pizzerias and cafés.
The rooms are air-conditioned and decorated with contemporary style, each equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV, minibar and private bathroom with toiletries and slippers available on request. The range goes from the compact Small Double Room to the spacious Suite with Whirlpool Bath, featuring a private pool and sauna, along with family-friendly solutions designed for larger groups. A shared reading area is also available for guests who wish to enjoy a moment of relaxation.
Breakfast is currently served at the nearby restaurant I Clementini, with continental, Italian, vegetarian, gluten-free and American options. The 24-hour reception offers concierge service, while the Colosseo metro station is just 550 meters away, and Termini can be reached in two stops. A convenient base for those who want to explore the main monuments of ancient Rome on foot.
The rooms at Profumo Maison Colosseo share a contemporary design style and several recurring features: air conditioning, soundproof walls, flat-screen TV, minibar and private bathroom with toiletries. Sizes vary considerably, from the 13 square meters of the Small Double Room to the 28 square meters of the Suite with Whirlpool Bath, allowing guests to choose the option best suited to their stay.
The range includes accommodations designed for couples, such as the Double Room and the Standard Double Room with courtyard view, as well as a Superior Family Room with an additional sofa bed for those traveling in groups. The most exclusive option is the Suite with Whirlpool Bath, the only one offering an exclusive-use private pool and sauna, ideal for a relaxing stay in the heart of Rome.
A 18-square-meter design room with city view, air conditioning and flat-screen satellite TV. The private bathroom includes toiletries and slippers on request, in a soundproof space with careful attention to detail.
The largest option for families or small groups, with 24 square meters and a sofa bed alongside the extra-large double bed. The private bathroom includes a shower and bidet, with a courtyard view that ensures quiet.
The most compact room type in the property, with 13 square meters and a French double bed, designed for those looking for an essential yet complete solution. A city view and tea and coffee set complete the amenities.
The most exclusive accommodation in the property, the only one with an exclusive-use private pool and sauna. At 28 square meters, it is also the largest, with a separate bedroom and bathroom with shower and bidet, ideal for a relaxing stay.
An 18-square-meter room with a courtyard view, a quieter alternative to the rooms with city views. The private bathroom features a shower, hairdryer and bidet, with a tea and coffee set.
Profumo Maison Colosseo offers a range of services designed to make your stay practical and enjoyable. Concierge service is available 24 hours a day, along with private or express check-in and check-out, luggage storage and a tour desk for organizing walking or biking tours. The property also hosts themed dinner evenings and offers a shuttle service, as well as an on-site mini-market for daily needs.
The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, soundproofing and a private bathroom complete with toiletries, shower and hairdryer. There is also a minibar, coffee machine and free WiFi throughout the property.
On the dining front, guests can enjoy a coffee shop, snack bar, in-room minibar and the option to request menus for special diets, as well as breakfast served in-room on request. Security is ensured by CCTV, smoke alarms and key card access.
Profumo Maison Colosseo is located in the Monti district, one of Rome’s oldest and most characteristic neighborhoods, right across from the Basilica of San Clemente. The area is lively and full of small restaurants, pizzerias and cafés: the restaurant I Clementini, where breakfast is served, is just a few meters from the entrance, while San Clemente and Giulia & Sisto Roma are right at the door.
The Colosseum is about 300 meters away, the Domus Aurea 250 meters, and the Arch of Constantine 550 meters: distances that make the property a convenient base for exploring the city’s archaeological center on foot. The Colosseo metro station is 550 meters away and Cavour station is 700 meters, while Termini station, with train and metro connections, can be reached in two metro stops or about 1.1 km on foot. Those arriving by plane will find Ciampino 11 km away and Fiumicino about 20 km away.
Beyond the Colosseum, nearby you’ll find the Imperial Forums (1.2 km), Palatine Hill (750 meters) and Piazza Venezia (1.5 km), all reachable on foot through a pleasant walk among ruins and historic churches. The Trevi Fountain, at 1.7 km, and Piazza di Spagna, at 2.2 km, are also easy to visit without transportation. The Monti district itself is worth a stop, with its Piazza della Madonna dei Monti and narrow streets full of vintage shops and evening venues, especially lively on summer nights.
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Guests particularly praise the location, rated 9.6, and the comfort of the rooms. Cleanliness and staff friendliness also score well, while the value-for-money rating, though positive, shows the smallest room for improvement.
Profumo Maison Colosseo is located about 300 meters from the Colosseum, easily reachable on foot in a few minutes through the Monti district.
No, Profumo Maison Colosseo does not allow pets during the stay.
No, Profumo Maison Colosseo does not offer private parking for guests; however, paid public parking can be found in Rome’s central area.
Yes, a minimum age of 18 is required for check-in at Profumo Maison Colosseo.
Breakfast at Profumo Maison Colosseo is currently served at the nearby restaurant I Clementini and includes continental, Italian, vegetarian, gluten-free and American options, as well as buffet choices.
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The Suite with Whirlpool Bath at Profumo Maison Colosseo features an exclusive-use private pool, sauna, air conditioning, minibar and a private bathroom with shower and bidet, for a relaxing stay.
