3-star hotel in the Via Veneto district in Rome, a short walk from Spagna metro station, with air-conditioned rooms and historic monuments within walking distance.
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The Shire Hotel is a 3-star hotel in the Via Veneto district, in the heart of Rome, about 400 metres from Spagna metro station and 600 metres from the Spanish Steps. The property suits both leisure and business travellers, thanks to its proximity to transport hubs and the main monuments of the historic centre.
The rooms, air-conditioned and soundproofed, feature a desk, safe, flat-screen TV and private bathroom with bidet; all include a wardrobe, while the higher room types, such as the Junior Suite and the Suite with City View, offer larger spaces and views over the city. WiFi is free throughout the property, and pets are allowed on request, with a possible extra charge.
Villa Borghese, Piazza Barberini and the Trevi Fountain can be reached on foot in just a few minutes, while Termini Station is about 1.4 km away. A practical option for those who want to explore Rome without giving up convenient connections.
The Shire Hotel offers three room types, all air-conditioned, soundproofed and equipped with a private bathroom with bidet, hairdryer and toiletries, as well as a desk, safe and flat-screen TV. The Deluxe Double/Twin Room, the most compact at 18 sqm, is designed for those seeking a flexible solution thanks to the option to choose between a double bed and single beds.
The two higher room types, Junior Suite and Suite with City View, rise to 25 and 40 sqm respectively and offer a separate bedroom area with city views, ideal for those wanting more space or longer stays in the heart of Rome. All rooms include a wardrobe, and the soundproofed walls ensure greater peace and quiet despite the central location.
The most compact room type in the property, at 18 sqm, designed for those seeking flexibility: the room can be set up with a large double bed or with two single beds. The private bathroom features a shower, bidet and toiletries, while the soundproofed walls and air conditioning ensure a quiet stay despite the central location on Via Veneto.
At 25 sqm, the Junior Suite offers more space than the Deluxe Room and features a separate bedroom area with city views. The extra-large double bed, the bathroom with shower and bidet, the wardrobe and the safe complete an accommodation designed for more comfortable stays in the centre of Rome.
The largest room type in the hotel, at 40 sqm, features a separate bedroom area and an extra-large double bed, plus the city view that gives the suite its name. Compared to the Junior Suite, the spaces are decidedly more generous, making it the ideal choice for those wanting maximum comfort during their stay in Rome.
Guests of The Shire Hotel will find air-conditioned, soundproofed rooms with a private bathroom featuring a shower, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation includes a desk, safe and flat-screen TV, while free WiFi is available throughout the property.
General services include daily housekeeping, luggage storage and key card access, useful for those getting around the city a lot during their stay. Pets are allowed on request, with a possible extra charge to be paid by the guest.
The property does not have on-site dining areas, but it is a short walk from numerous bars and restaurants in the Via Veneto district, convenient for breakfast or dinner after a day of sightseeing in the centre.
The Shire Hotel is located on Via Vittorio Veneto, one of Rome’s most elegant streets, known for its historic hotels, café terraces and proximity to the residential districts of Ludovisi and Sallustiano. The area is quiet in the evening but well connected to the rest of the city, with shops, bars and restaurants a short walk from the property, including Moma Caffè just 40 metres away and Summertime Sky Bar & Grill 50 metres away.
Spagna metro station, on line A, is about 400 metres away, while Barberini station is 550 metres away: both allow you to reach the historic centre and Termini Station, about 1.4 km away, in just a few minutes. Rome Ciampino Airport is about 13 km away, and Fiumicino Airport about 19 km away. On foot, it takes 10-15 minutes to reach the Spanish Steps, the Trinità dei Monti Steps and Villa Borghese, about 650 metres away.
Those staying here can spend their days exploring the historic centre on foot: the Trevi Fountain is about 1 km away, Piazza Venezia 1.4 km and Piazza Navona 1.7 km. Villa Borghese, with its gardens and the Borghese Gallery, is ideal for a break from city traffic. In summer, the panoramic terraces in the area offer views over the city’s rooftops, while in winter the Christmas markets in Piazza Navona and Piazza di Spagna are just a few minutes’ walk from the hotel.
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Reviews particularly praise the location (9.3) and the staff (9.2), appreciated for their proximity to the main monuments of the historic centre. Cleanliness and comfort receive solid ratings, while WiFi, with a score of 7.8, is the weakest point reported by guests.
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Yes, The Shire Hotel accepts pets on request; a supplement may be charged to the guest.
Yes, The Shire Hotel offers free WiFi throughout the property, although guests have rated it as the service with the lowest score (7.8).
Check-in at The Shire Hotel is possible from 15:00 to 22:30, while check-out must be completed by 12:00; guests are asked to inform the property in advance of their arrival time.
No, The Shire Hotel does not have its own parking, but it is located in a central area of Rome well served by public transport.
The Shire Hotel is about 400 metres from Spagna metro station, on line A, and 550 metres from Barberini station.
No, breakfast is not included in the stay at The Shire Hotel, but the property is located near numerous bars and cafés in the Via Veneto district.
