3-star hotel in the Aventino district of Rome, near the Colosseum and Circo Massimo metro station, with air-conditioned rooms and pets allowed.
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The Sourire Hotel is a 3-star property located in the Aventino district of Rome, about 14 minutes’ walk from the Colosseum and just 350 metres from the Circo Massimo metro station.
The hotel offers six room types, from the 14-square-metre Economy Single up to the 22-square-metre Triple designed for families or small groups. All rooms are air-conditioned and feature a private bathroom with shower, minibar and flat-screen TV, while some rooms offer views of the inner courtyard or the city. Two rooms with accessible access for guests with disabilities are also available.
General facilities include a garden, a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and free WiFi throughout the property. Pets are allowed at no extra charge. The location in the heart of Aventino makes it possible to walk to the Baths of Caracalla, the Orange Garden and the Circus Maximus, while the historic centre with Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain is just a few minutes away by metro or on foot.
The Sourire Hotel offers six room types, designed to suit different needs: from the 14-square-metre Economy Single, ideal for solo travellers, to the 22-square-metre Triple Room with a single bed and a large double bed, suitable for families or small groups. There is also the classic 18.5-square-metre Double Room, as well as two accessible options for guests with disabilities.
All rooms share air conditioning, a private bathroom with shower, minibar and flat-screen TV with satellite channels, ensuring a good level of comfort in every category. Some rooms, such as the Economy Single and the Economy Double/Twin Room, enjoy views of the inner courtyard, while others face the city. The availability of family rooms and accessible options makes the choice flexible for different types of stays.
The Economy Single Room is the most compact solution in the property, with 14 square metres designed for solo travellers. It features air conditioning, a minibar and a private bathroom with shower, with a view of the inner courtyard that ensures peace and quiet.
With its 18.5 square metres, the Double Room is designed for couples and overlooks the city. In addition to the large double bed, it offers air conditioning, a minibar and a private bathroom with shower.
The Triple Room is the largest in the property, at 22 square metres, with a combination of a single bed and a large double bed that makes it suitable for small groups or families. The private bathroom features a walk-in shower and a hairdryer.
This 16-square-metre room offers two large double bed configurations to choose from, as well as a tiled floor, wardrobe and a view of the inner courtyard. The private bathroom is equipped with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer.
At 19 square metres, this room is designed to provide accessible access for guests with disabilities, while still featuring air conditioning, a minibar and a private bathroom with hairdryer.
The Accessible Single Room covers 15 square metres and is designed for solo travellers with accessibility needs, offering air conditioning, a minibar and a private bathroom with hairdryer.
The Sourire Hotel offers free WiFi throughout the property, air conditioning and a 24-hour front desk for any guest needs. The garden and common lounge with a TV area are pleasant shared spaces, while luggage storage is useful for those arriving or departing outside standard check-in times.
The property is also designed with accessibility in mind, with rooms and bathrooms dedicated to guests with disabilities, wheelchair access, WC with handrails and a lower sink. Safety is also a priority, with fire extinguishers, a smoke alarm and key access throughout all areas.
Pets are allowed at no extra charge, and a menu for special diets, including vegetarian and gluten-free options for breakfast, is available on request.
The Sourire Hotel is located in the Aventino district, one of the greenest and most residential areas of central Rome, characterised by period buildings, small neighbourhood restaurants and the famous Orange Garden, just 400 metres from the hotel. The area retains a more intimate atmosphere compared to the historic centre, while still being just steps away from the capital’s main monuments, including sites such as Sant’Alessio and Sant’Anastasia, both less than 650 metres from the property.
In terms of transport links, the property is just 350 metres from the Circo Massimo metro station and about 850 metres from the Piramide station, both on Line B, which allow you to reach Termini Station and the Trastevere district, about 2 km away, in just a few stops. The Colosseum can be reached in about 14 minutes on foot, equivalent to 1.2 km, while the Baths of Caracalla are just 700 metres away. The Roma Porta San Paolo Station, 850 metres away, also offers a further connection to the rest of the city. For those arriving by air, Rome Ciampino Airport is about 11 km away, while Fiumicino is 18 km away.
Walking from the hotel, you can reach historic sites such as the Temples of Portunus and Hercules, the Palatine Hill and the Imperial Fora, as well as the Belvedere Romolo viewpoint, 500 metres away. Towards the centre, Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain are about 800 metres and 2 km away respectively, easily reachable on foot with a 20-25 minute walk. In summer, Aventino offers shaded paths and panoramic viewpoints over the city, while nearby Testaccio, with venues such as The Hole and Aperitivo a Testaccio, is the ideal spot for an evening drink at any time of year.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff, rated 9.8, and cleanliness, with a score of 9.4, followed by room comfort at 9.2. The location also stands out, with a 9.3 score confirming its proximity to Rome’s main monuments, while the value for money remains solid at 8.9.
The Sourire Hotel is located in the Aventino district, on Via delle Terme Deciane, about 350 metres from the Circo Massimo metro station and 14 minutes on foot from the Colosseum.
Yes, the Sourire Hotel accepts pets on request and at no additional charge.
Yes, the Sourire Hotel offers free WiFi throughout all areas of the property, rated by guests with a score of 9.6.
The Sourire Hotel offers continental, Italian, vegetarian, gluten-free and buffet breakfast, suitable for different dietary needs.
Yes, the Sourire Hotel offers rooms with accessible access for guests with disabilities, equipped with a WC with handrails, a lower sink and wheelchair access.
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The Sourire Hotel only accepts credit card payments; it is not possible to settle the bill in cash.
