Non-smoking guest house in the San Giovanni district of Rome, with air-conditioned rooms, a shared kitchen and city views just steps from the metro.
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San Giovanni Retreat is a guest house located in the San Giovanni district of Rome, about 300 metres from San Giovanni metro station and 700 metres from Porta Maggiore. The entirely non-smoking property offers city views and provides guests with a shared kitchen, a common lounge and free WiFi throughout.
The rooms, all air-conditioned and equipped with a private bathroom with bidet and toiletries, are designed for those seeking a functional stay in a well-connected area. Each accommodation includes a desk, flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels, while some room types also feature a balcony overlooking the city.
The location is convenient for reaching the capital’s main historic sites: the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, the Colosseum and the Roman Forum are all within short reach, while Ciampino Airport is about 12 km away. Couples particularly appreciate this area, giving it a high score for location. It’s a suitable choice for those visiting Rome without a car, relying on metro and train connections.
San Giovanni Retreat offers six room types, all designed for couples or small groups visiting Rome. The accommodations share some basic features: private bathroom with shower or bathtub, bidet, toiletries, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities, wardrobe and city views. Room sizes range from 16 to 35 square metres, offering options for both compact stays and larger groups.
Among the main differences, the presence of a balcony stands out in some rooms, such as the Queen Room with Balcony and the Deluxe Double Room with Balcony, the latter being the only one with a bathtub instead of a shower. The Luxury Quadruple Room, the largest at 35 sqm, is designed for those travelling in a group thanks to the additional sofa bed. The two standard Queen Rooms represent the most essential option, while still maintaining all the basic comforts of the property.
Essential double room of 16 sqm with a private bathroom featuring a shower, bidet, toiletries and hairdryer. It includes air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities, wardrobe and city views: the most compact solution among the available accommodations.
Air-conditioned double room of 17 sqm with a balcony overlooking the city, a distinctive feature compared to the Queen Rooms without a balcony. The private bathroom features a shower, and the room includes tea/coffee making facilities.
Second variant of the double room with balcony, of 16 sqm, air-conditioned and with city views from its own private balcony. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, slightly smaller than the other Queen Room with Balcony.
Double room of 20 sqm, the largest among the Queen Rooms without a balcony, with a private bathroom featuring a shower, bidet and toiletries. Air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and city views complete the accommodation.
The most spacious room in the property at 35 sqm, designed to accommodate up to four people thanks to the sofa bed combined with the double bed. The private bathroom includes a shower, bidet and hairdryer, with city views and air conditioning.
The only room in the property with a private bathroom featuring a bathtub instead of a shower, plus a balcony with city views. At 23 sqm, it is among the largest accommodations for two people, equipped with air conditioning and tea/coffee making facilities.
San Giovanni Retreat provides guests with a shared kitchen and a common lounge with a TV area, ideal for those who want to socialise or prepare something on their own during their stay. Daily housekeeping and concierge service accompany luggage storage and express check-in/check-out, designed to make the experience practical and hassle-free.
All rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, with family accommodations available for those travelling in a group. The property is entirely non-smoking, with heating and free WiFi available throughout.
Everything needed for a comfortable stay is provided in the room: private bathroom with shower or bathtub, bidet, complimentary toiletries, hairdryer, refrigerator, electric kettle and desk. City views are a recurring feature across several room types, along with the option to request an invoice for those travelling on business.
San Giovanni Retreat is located in the heart of the San Giovanni district, a lively residential area just steps from the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, with restaurants such as Osteria Feelsgood and Spazio Pasta just 50 metres from the entrance. The Stazione Termini area, where the property’s formal address is located, is built around a well-served public transport axis, with bars and evening venues within a few hundred metres.
The property is 250 metres from San Giovanni metro station and the station of the same name, while Manzoni metro station is 350 metres away: two convenient options for getting to the historic centre without needing a car. Porta Maggiore, with its archaeological remains, is 700 metres away, and the Colosseum can be reached in about 1.3 km. Ciampino Airport is about 10 km away, and Fiumicino Airport about 20 km away.
Guests staying here can dedicate their days to ancient Rome: the Colosseum, the Roman Forum (2.1 km) and Palatine Hill (1.7 km) are reachable on foot or with a short metro ride. Nearby there are also lesser-known sites such as the Domus Aurea (1.2 km) and the Temple of Minerva Medica (700 m), while for a more relaxing walk, Giardino Nicola Calipari, 800 metres away, offers a green oasis in the district. In the evening, venues in the San Giovanni area offer a more authentic alternative to the more touristy areas of the centre.
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Guests especially praise the cleanliness (9.4) and comfort (9.3), as well as the location (9.2), particularly appreciated by couples. Scores for staff and services are also good, while WiFi, though positive, remains the lowest-rated category.
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No, San Giovanni Retreat does not accept pets during the stay.
No, San Giovanni Retreat does not have parking reserved for guests.
San Giovanni Retreat is located about 250 metres from San Giovanni metro station, easily reachable on foot.
Yes, San Giovanni Retreat offers the 35 sqm Luxury Quadruple Room, able to accommodate up to four people thanks to an additional sofa bed.
Yes, San Giovanni Retreat offers free WiFi throughout the property.
The Colosseum is about 1.3 km from San Giovanni Retreat, reachable on foot or with a short metro ride.
