A refined guest house in the Prati district, a short walk from Piazza di Spagna and Castel Sant'Angelo, with Italian breakfast and soundproofed air-conditioned rooms.
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SM Mellini Relais B&B is a guest house in Rome, in the Vaticano Prati district, 800 metres from Via Condotti and about one kilometre from the Pantheon. The property is entirely non-smoking and offers an Italian breakfast, particularly appreciated by guests along with the free WiFi available in all areas.
The five room types, all air-conditioned and soundproofed, offer a simple yet complete style: desk, electric kettle, minibar, safe and flat-screen TV with streaming services. Each room has a private bathroom with bidet, with sheets and towels provided, and some overlook a quiet inner courtyard.
The location in the heart of Rome is one of the strengths most highlighted by guests, with a score of 9.7 for location: from here, Piazza Navona, Lepanto Metro Station and Piazza del Popolo can be reached within a few minutes on foot. For those arriving by plane, the property arranges a paid airport shuttle to and from Ciampino, about 16 km away. An address suited to those looking for a central Roman stay, carefully looked after and managed with direct attention to guests.
The rooms at SM Mellini Relais B&B share a common set of amenities designed for comfort in a small-scale property: air conditioning, soundproofing, private bathroom with shower or bathtub, minibar and tea and coffee set, as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. Room sizes range from 15 to 18 square metres, with different configurations depending on the type chosen.
The Superior Double Room, the largest at 18 sqm, and the two 16-17 sqm Deluxe Rooms offer a combination of a double bed and a single bed, ideal for a third guest. The Deluxe Double Room, more intimate, features a single double bed overlooking a quiet street, while the Double/Twin Room stands out for its inner courtyard view and the flexibility of its bed configuration, also available with two separate single beds.
The most spacious of the available rooms, at 18 sqm, offers a private bathroom with shower, bidet and hairdryer. The combination of double bed and single bed makes it suitable for stays for three, with a view of a quiet street and soundproofed walls.
At 17 sqm, it is slightly larger than the other Deluxe room and the Deluxe Double Room. Private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and toiletries, double bed paired with a single bed, and a view of a quiet street.
Designed for two people, it is the only one among the Deluxe rooms with a single double bed rather than the double-plus-single combination. Private bathroom with shower and bidet, view of a quiet street and tea and coffee set.
Second variant of the Deluxe room, at 16 sqm with the same combination of double bed and single bed as the first, but slightly more compact. Private bathroom with shower, bidet and view of a quiet street.
The smallest of the range, at 15 sqm, but the only one overlooking the inner courtyard and with a flexible bed configuration: a double bed or two separate single beds, by choice. Private bathroom with shower and toiletries.
SM Mellini Relais B&B focuses on a range of services designed for those seeking comfort in an intimate, central setting. Each room has a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, as well as bed linen, a wardrobe and an electric kettle for tea and coffee. Breakfast can also be enjoyed directly in the room.
Among the general services, daily housekeeping, private check-in and check-out, luggage storage and a safe stand out, useful for those travelling with valuables. The property is entirely non-smoking, with allergy-free rooms available and parquet flooring, as well as a lift and heating for maximum comfort in every season.
For those arriving from the airport, a paid airport shuttle is available, while the rooms feature flat-screen TVs with streaming services and free internet connection, also appreciated by guests in the dedicated WiFi score.
SM Mellini Relais B&B is located in the Prati district, an elegant residential area of Rome, a short walk from the Tiber River and the historic heart of the city. The street, quiet and mostly pedestrian in the surrounding stretches, is home to bars and restaurants such as Stella d’Oro and Cavallini-Foodwinespirit, both just 20-30 metres from the entrance.
The location allows guests to reach the capital’s main points of interest on foot: Castel Sant’Angelo is 600 metres away, Piazza di Spagna and its famous Spanish Steps about 750 metres, while the Pantheon is one kilometre away. The Trevi Fountain can be reached in about 1 km. For those travelling by public transport, Lepanto Metro Station is 800 metres away and Flaminio Station is 850 metres away; the Flaminio railway station is just 800 metres away. Those arriving by plane can count on the paid shuttle to Ciampino, 14 km away, while Fiumicino is about 18 km away.
The area is well suited to slow-paced cultural tourism: from Piazza del Popolo, 650 metres away, you can climb up to the Pincio for a panoramic view over the city, or head towards Piazza Navona and Campo de’ Fiori for an evening aperitif. The Prati district, less touristy than the historic centre, also offers shops and authentic Roman daily life, ideal for those who want to experience Rome without giving up proximity to the main monuments.
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Reviews particularly reward staff hospitality (9.9) and cleanliness (9.9), followed by comfort (9.8) and location (9.7). Couples in particular appreciate the central position of the property, rated 9.7 for a trip for two, a sign of an experience attentive to detail.
SM Mellini Relais B&B is located in the Vaticano Prati district of Rome, about 600 metres from Castel Sant’Angelo, 750 metres from Piazza di Spagna and 1 km from the Pantheon.
No, SM Mellini Relais B&B does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, SM Mellini Relais B&B includes Italian breakfast in the stay.
No, SM Mellini Relais B&B does not have parking reserved for guests.
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SM Mellini Relais B&B is located about 14 km from Rome Ciampino Airport and 18 km from Fiumicino Airport; the property offers a paid airport shuttle.
Yes, all rooms at SM Mellini Relais B&B are air-conditioned and soundproofed, with a private bathroom, minibar and flat-screen TV.
