4-star hotel in a historic building in the centre of Rome, a short walk from Repubblica metro station, with buffet breakfast and a 24-hour front desk.
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The Britannia Hotel is a 4-star hotel set in a 19th-century building in the heart of Rome, just 200 metres from the Opera House and Repubblica metro station. The property caters to both leisure and business travellers, thanks to its proximity to Roma Termini station, just 600 metres away.
The air-conditioned, soundproofed rooms feature a private bathroom with hairdryer and courtesy set, flat-screen TV and minibar; some higher-category rooms offer a bathtub, balcony or terrace. Every morning an American-style buffet breakfast is served, with sweet and savoury dishes, cold cuts, eggs and vegetables.
The front desk, staffed 24 hours a day, assists guests with booking excursions, museum tickets, limousine service and airport transfers. The Quirinal Palace and the Trevi Fountain are just a few minutes’ walk away, while couples especially rate the property’s location, a convenient base for exploring the capital’s historic centre.
The rooms at The Britannia Hotel share a common set-up featuring air conditioning, soundproofing, private bathroom, flat-screen TV and minibar, with parquet flooring in the more recently renovated types. Sizes range from 13 sqm for the Small Double/Twin Room to 30 sqm for the Junior Suite with Terrace, offering solutions suited to both short stays and longer visits.
The Classic Double Room and the Deluxe Room with twin beds differ mainly in size and finishes, while the Junior Suite with Terrace introduces a separate living area with a sofa bed, ideal for those seeking more space. The room types with a view overlook either the inner courtyard or the city, and some rooms feature a bathtub instead of just a shower. Bed configuration is flexible, with the option to choose between a double bed or twin beds on request at the time of booking.
The most compact of the hotel’s double rooms, with a view of the inner courtyard and a bathtub. Air-conditioned and soundproofed, it features a flat-screen TV and minibar, with the option to choose between a double bed or two single beds.
Slightly larger than the Classic, with one extra square metre and parquet flooring. It offers a city view as well as a courtyard view, along with a bathtub, minibar and the same flexibility in bed choice.
The most spacious room type in the property, twice the size of the standard rooms, with a separate living area featuring a sofa bed and a balcony overlooking the terrace. It includes a coffee machine and city view, a combination unique among all the available rooms.
The smallest room in the hotel, with a private bathroom featuring a bathtub or shower on request and a bidet. A courtyard view, satellite TV and a tea and coffee set complete a compact yet functional solution.
The Britannia Hotel offers a range of services designed to make your stay in the heart of Rome comfortable. The front desk, open 24 hours a day, provides continuous assistance and supports guests with a concierge service, luggage storage, tour desk and private check-in. Laundry, dry cleaning, ironing and daily housekeeping services are also available.
Rooms feature a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, as well as air conditioning, heating and parquet flooring in many room types. A minibar and tea and coffee set are found in most rooms, along with the option of breakfast in the room.
Among the extras, guests can enjoy cooking classes, walking tours and local culture tours, as well as allergy-free options and non-smoking rooms for those with specific needs. Pets are allowed on request, with bowls provided.
The Britannia Hotel is located in the Esquilino district, a short walk from Piazza della Repubblica, in one of the most central and lively areas of Rome, buzzing with bars, restaurants and shops open until late in the evening. The 19th-century historic building housing the hotel sits within an urban setting where 19th-century buildings, theatres and the city’s main railway station coexist.
The location ensures quick connections: the Repubblica-Teatro dell’Opera metro station is just 200 metres away, while Roma Termini station, the capital’s main railway hub, can be reached on foot in 600 metres. The National Roman Museum is 300 metres away, the Trevi Fountain 900 metres, and the Colosseum around 1.2 km. Ciampino Airport is 12 km away, while Fiumicino Airport is 20 km away.
From here, some of the city’s most famous attractions can be reached on foot in 15-20 minutes: the Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Spagna with its famous steps, the Imperial Forums and the Colosseum. Also nearby is Palazzo delle Esposizioni, a venue for temporary exhibitions, and the remains of the Domus Aurea. In any season, the area remains convenient for getting to the historic centre or reaching the Vatican and Trastevere by metro, while on summer evenings Piazza della Repubblica becomes a lively meeting point until late.
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Guests especially praise the staff, rated 9.5, and the central location, appreciated with a score of 9.3. Comfort and cleanliness remain at solid levels, while the value for money, though positive, is the most modest score among the categories.
Yes, The Britannia Hotel accepts pets on request; a surcharge may apply and bowls are available on site.
Yes, The Britannia Hotel offers free WiFi connection in all rooms and common areas.
The Britannia Hotel offers a parking service subject to availability, which is not free.
The minimum age to check in at The Britannia Hotel is 18.
The Britannia Hotel is just 600 metres from Roma Termini station, conveniently reachable on foot.
Yes, The Britannia Hotel includes an American-style continental buffet breakfast in the stay, with sweet and savoury dishes.
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