The Westin Excelsior, RomevsAlbergo del Senato
The Westin Excelsior, Rome and Albergo del Senato are both highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, The Westin Excelsior, Rome ranks significantly higher than Albergo del Senato. The Westin Excelsior, Rome ranks #11 in Rome with accolades from 12 sources such as Frommer's, Time Out and Travel + Leisure.
The Westin Excelsior, Rome Show All Reviews
125, Via Vittorio Veneto, 00187 Rome
From $207/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"This grand ivory palace on Via Veneto was renovated to its original turn-of-the-century Empire style, adding an indoor pool and spa to keep it the choice of visiting royalty."
Michelin Guide
"Spoil yourself with a stay in the royal suite... the "dolce vita" at its best!"
Frommer's
"If money is no object, here's a good place to spend it." Full review
Fodor's
"Once the stomping ground of princes and maharajahs, the Excelsior today is the hotel of choice for visiting diplomats, celebrities, and, well, American business conferences." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"With prime real estate in Via Veneto, this Beaux-Arts hotel has a history dating back to 1906." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Exotically sculpted balconies with caryatid figures announce the presence of this extravagant hotel on Via Veneto."
Time Out
"Eclipsing its via Veneto rivals, the vast Excelsior revels in opulence on an undreamt-of scale." Full review
Star Service
"This opulent palace-hotel is undeniably one of the shinier jewels in Starwood's top-heavy Italian tiara." Full review
BlackBook
"Especially popular with the suit ‘n' tie types, and tourists who may not be sporting fanny packs, but definitely raided J-Crew."
Oyster
Luxury
"This Beaux Arts property has occupied prime space on the celebrated Via Veneto since 1906, and was made famous by Federico Fellini’s 1960 movie “La Dolce Vita."" Full review
Albergo del Senato
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
Oyster
Mid-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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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 Telegraph
8.0
"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.