Guest house in the Monti district, a short walk from Termini and the Colosseum, with air-conditioned rooms, terraces and Italian-style breakfast served every morning.
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Relais Monti is a guest house in the Monti district of Rome, 400 metres from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and about 700 metres from the Colosseum. The property occupies a historic building in the neighbourhood and offers air-conditioned, soundproofed rooms, designed for both couples and families or small groups.
The five room types range from the 17 m² Double Room to the 25 m² Quadruple Room, with options featuring a private terrace or a bathtub. All rooms have a private bathroom with toiletries, a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe and a safe, ensuring a consistent level of comfort regardless of the room type chosen.
Breakfast is served every morning in dedicated areas, including a room with a terrace on the upper floors, with continental and Italian sweet options. The location in the heart of Monti, a short walk from Cavour metro station and 10 minutes on foot from Termini, makes the property convenient for those exploring Rome on foot, among the monuments of the historic centre and the neighbourhood’s venues.
Relais Monti offers five room types, all featuring air conditioning, soundproofing, a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, wardrobe and safe, ensuring a consistent standard of amenities across the range. Sizes range from 17 m² in the Double Room to 25 m² in the Quadruple Room, with intermediate options designed for couples, small groups or families with children.
What sets the room types apart are mainly the bathrooms, some fitted with a bathtub instead of just a shower, and the presence of a private terrace in the Double Room with Twin Beds, one of the most requested in the property. The Quadruple Room, the largest, combines a double bed, a single bed and a sofa bed to accommodate up to four people, while the Triple Room is aimed at those travelling in three, with an extra single bed alongside the double.
The most compact of the rooms at Relais Monti, with 17 m² designed for two people. The private bathroom includes a shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries, while the air-conditioned, soundproofed room is completed by a wardrobe and safe.
At 20 m², this room is larger than the Double Room and suitable for those travelling in three. The private bathroom is the only one among the base rooms to offer a bathtub in addition to the shower, a detail that sets it apart from the other standard room types.
The only room type to open onto a private terrace, this room offers the flexibility of choosing between a double bed configuration or a twin setup with two single beds. The bathroom with tub and bidet completes one of the most versatile options in the property.
The most spacious of the available rooms, at 25 m² and with capacity for four people thanks to the combination of a double bed, a single bed and a sofa bed. Ideal for families or small groups who want to share the same space.
Relais Monti offers free WiFi throughout the building and air-conditioned, soundproofed rooms, with air conditioning, heating and a lift among the general services available. The property also provides luggage storage, concierge service, private or express check-in and check-out, a safe and airport shuttle on request.
Common areas include terraces, some with outdoor furniture, and a sun terrace, along with a daily housekeeping service. For security, there are CCTV cameras in common areas, a smoke alarm, a security alarm and fire extinguishers, while access is via magnetic keys.
Rooms feature a private bathroom with shower or bathtub, bidet, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries, wardrobe or closet, refrigerator and flat-screen TV. The property is entirely non-smoking, with a dedicated smoking area for those who need it.
Relais Monti is located in the Monti district, one of the most characteristic neighbourhoods in central Rome, among cobbled lanes, artisan workshops and small venues. The property is 400 metres from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and just a few dozen metres from bars and restaurants such as Mt Enogallery, Maido and Aromaticus, all about 20-30 metres away.
Getting around the rest of the city is made easier by the nearby metro: Cavour station is 200 metres away, while Colosseo station is 600 metres away. Roma Termini station, the capital’s main railway hub, can be reached in about 10 minutes on foot (750 metres), useful for those arriving by train or needing connections to Fiumicino Airport (about 20 km) or Ciampino Airport (about 12 km).
On foot, some of the city’s main attractions can be reached in just a few minutes: the Colosseum is 700 metres away, the Imperial Forums about 950 metres, and the Trevi Fountain just over 1 km. The National Roman Museum and the Palazzo delle Esposizioni are also within a 600-metre radius, making the area ideal for organising days of cultural sightseeing without needing public transport. Piazza Venezia and Piazza di Spagna remain within reach with a 15-20 minute walk.
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Guests particularly praise the location, rated 9.4, and the staff’s hospitality with 9.2. Cleanliness and comfort remain above 8.5, while the value for money, though solid at 8.4, is the relatively lower score.
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No, Relais Monti does not allow pets during the stay.
No, Relais Monti does not have parking, free or paid, on site.
Relais Monti is located about 700 metres from the Colosseum, comfortably reachable on foot in a few minutes.
Relais Monti offers a continental and Italian buffet breakfast, served in the morning in dedicated areas, one of which has a terrace on the upper floors.
Yes, Cavour metro station is about 200 metres from Relais Monti, while Colosseo station is 600 metres away.
Relais Monti accepts cash payments only, as stated in the property’s conditions.
