4-star hotel in a historic building facing the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, in Rome, with a panoramic terrace and air-conditioned rooms just steps from Termini.
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The Major Hotel is a 4-star hotel set in a historic building in Rione Monti, Rome, right opposite the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, just 500 meters from Termini Station.
The rooms, all air-conditioned and with an en-suite bathroom, stand out for their elegant decor, some with parquet floors, and are equipped with a flat-screen TV and minibar; the bathrooms offer a hairdryer, toiletries and a bathtub or shower. The range goes from the compact Standard Single Room to the larger Deluxe rooms with city views, designed for couples, families or with additional single beds.
Guests can enjoy continental breakfast on the panoramic terrace during the summer months, relax in the indoor library or ask for advice from multilingual staff available 24 hours a day for booking tickets and tours. The location, rated 9.2 by couples, allows you to reach the Colosseum on foot in a quarter of an hour and the Opera House in just a few minutes.
The Major Hotel offers five room types, all air-conditioned and with an en-suite bathroom, tastefully furnished and equipped with a flat-screen TV, minibar, wardrobe and safe; the bathrooms offer a bathtub or shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries. Options range from the compact 12 sqm Standard Single Room, designed for solo travelers, to the Standard Double Room and the Superior Double/Twin Room, both around 15-20 sqm with views over a quiet street.
For those looking for more space, there are two Deluxe rooms, of 30 and 35 sqm, which accommodate up to three people thanks to the combination of an extra-large double bed with a single bed or sofa bed: one of the two also offers a view over the city rooftops, a detail that makes it the ideal choice for those who want to enjoy Rome even from the room window.
The most compact double room in the hotel, at 15 sqm with a view over a quiet street in Rione Monti. The en-suite bathroom is complete with a bathtub or shower, bidet and hairdryer, while the room features air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, minibar, wardrobe and safe: an essential yet well-equipped solution for a couple.
Compared to the Standard, it offers 5 sqm more and the flexibility of a double or twin bed configuration. The en-suite bathroom features a bathtub or shower, bidet and toiletries, while the room is furnished with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and minibar, with a view over a quiet street of the historic building.
This is the only room with a city view, as well as being among the most spacious in the property at 30 sqm. It accommodates up to three people thanks to the extra-large double bed paired with a single bed, and features a coffee machine, air conditioning, minibar and an en-suite bathroom with a bathtub or shower and bidet.
The largest room in the hotel at 35 sqm, designed for families or small groups thanks to the sofa bed paired with the extra-large double bed. It features a coffee machine, air conditioning, minibar and an en-suite bathroom with a bathtub or shower and bidet, offering the most space among all the available room types.
The smallest room type in the property, designed for solo travelers, at 12 sqm with a view over a quiet street. The en-suite bathroom includes a bathtub or shower, bidet and hairdryer, while the room is equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, minibar, wardrobe and safe.
The Major Hotel offers a panoramic terrace, ideal for breakfast during the summer months, a library where you can relax and a concierge service available for booking tickets and tours. The reception operates 24 hours a day, with private check-in and check-out, luggage storage and shuttle service on request, including airport shuttle.
All rooms feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, internet access and minibar; the private bathrooms are equipped with a bathtub or shower, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary bath products. The property is entirely non-smoking and has a lift and rooms accessible for guests with disabilities.
Completing the offer are an on-site restaurant, key card access, a safe at reception and room service, useful for those who want to enjoy the hotel without having to go out.
The Major Hotel is located in Rione Monti, one of the most authentic neighborhoods in Rome’s historic center, in a period building facing directly onto the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. The area is lively and full of small restaurants such as Big Bens and La Mela d’Oro, both just a few dozen meters away, and bars such as Censured and 101 Roma Club, 100-200 meters from the entrance.
Rome Termini Station is just 500 meters away, reachable on foot in a few minutes, while Cavour Metro Station is 400 meters away and Termini Metro about 500 meters: two convenient options for getting quickly to the city center or the airport. The Opera House is 500 meters away, the National Roman Museum 450 meters away, and the Colosseum can be reached on foot in about 15 minutes (850 meters). Ciampino and Fiumicino airports are 12 and 20 km away, respectively.
Those staying here can dedicate their days to the great monuments of ancient Rome: besides the Colosseum, the Domus Aurea is 750 meters away and the Roman Forums 1.2 km away, while the Trevi Fountain and Piazza di Spagna are both about 1.2-1.5 km away, convenient for an afternoon stroll. In summer, the hotel’s terrace becomes the ideal spot for an outdoor breakfast before heading out to explore, while in the colder months the Monti neighborhood offers vintage shops, wine bars and places to warm up in the evening.
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Guests especially reward the staff (9.3) and the location (9.2), rated excellent in particular by couples. Cleanliness and comfort also score well above 9, while the value for money, though solid, remains the slightly lower-rated category among those assessed.
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No, The Major Hotel does not allow pets during your stay.
The Major Hotel is located about 850 meters from the Colosseum, reachable on foot in about 15 minutes.
Yes, The Major Hotel offers free WiFi throughout the property, rated 9 out of 10 by guests.
No, The Major Hotel does not have a free parking service listed among its facilities.
The Major Hotel offers a continental breakfast, also served on the panoramic terrace during the summer.
The Major Hotel is about 500 meters from Rome Termini Station, comfortably reachable on foot.
