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Hotel LancelotvsAlbergo del Senato
Both Hotel Lancelot and Albergo del Senato are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Hotel Lancelot ranks marginally higher than Albergo del Senato. Hotel Lancelot comes in at 81 with praise from 7 sources such as The Telegraph, Frommer's and Rough Guide.
Hotel Lancelot
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Oyster
The Telegraph
Independent
Lonely Planet
Via Capo d'Africa 47, 00184 Rome
From $64/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide Star
"Just 2min from the Colosseum, this friendly family-run hotel has rooms with oriental carpets on wood or terrazzo floors, and an attractive bar."
Fodor's "This home away from home in a quiet residential area close to the Colosseum has been run by the same family since 1970 and is quite popular." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A seasoned clientele makes this their home away from home when in Rome for diplomatic duties or a getaway with the kids." Full review
Frommer's "Expect warmth and hospitality from the minute you walk in the door." Full review
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Ask for the 6th-floor units that have private terraces overlooking Ancient Rome—they’re well worth the 20€ extra you pay.
OysterMid-Range
"The family-owned and operated Hotel Lancelot is a mid-range property in the quiet, village-like neighborhood of Celio; a six minute walk to the Colosseum and a two-minute walk to the nearest metro." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Its old-fashioned elegance feels just right in the Celio, an attractive district that, despite being in the shadow of the Colosseum, is a quiet world apart from the city-centre bustle." Full review
Independent "The service is generous and warm, and the classic, but not fusty, Italian decor has an old-fashioned charm...authenticity of this hotel (plus excellent value) make it worth it."
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Request a room on the top floor with a terrace for killer views of the Colosseum.
Lonely Planet "A great location... striking views... and helpful English-speaking staff – the family-run Lancelot scores across the board." Full review
Albergo del Senato Rough Guide Lonely Planet Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Star Service Travel + Leisure The Telegraph
Time Out
Piazza della Rotonda 73, 00186 Rome
From $114/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide "A classy choice next door to the Pantheon, with friendly service and magnificent views of the Pantheon."
Lonely Planet "Occupying a stately 19th-century palazzo, this elegant hotel boasts one of Rome's most envied locations, overlooking the Pantheon." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"With arguably one of the best locations in Rome -- facing the Pantheon -- the mid-range, 56-room Albergo attracts many return visitors." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A rather grand, noble old hotel with a side view of the Pantheon and the Piazza. Bedrooms are elegant and service is old-fashioned and reserved."
Star Service "Travelers looking for a last minute reservation here should be ready to arm wrestle for a chance to bed down at this exceptionally popular and polished gem." Full review
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These are currently the ones to request.
Travel + Leisure "Some of the 56 rooms and suites feature last century elegance with silk brocaded walls, polished parquet, and well-chosen antique furniture, while others are more modern." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Three factors make the Del Senato stand out: excellent service, a delightful rooftop terrace and the pristine elegance of the suave antique décor." Full review
Time Out "Situated on the same square as the Pantheon, there is hardly a hotel in Rome that can claim to be more central than Albergo del Senato." Full review
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Nearby: San Crispino: For the otherworldly lemon gelato featured in Eat, Pray, Love Salotto42: For a fashionable crowd sipping cocktails in a pretty square Galleria Doria Pamphilj: For a palace museum filled with oil paintings, gilt edges, frescoes and marble busts
Time Out tip: Lots of rooms have views of the Pantheon but ask for Room 204.
