Babuino 181vsG-Rough
Babuino 181 and G-Rough are both praised by professionals. Overall, Babuino 181 is preferred by most reviewers compared to G-Rough. Babuino 181 is ranked #6 in Rome with recommendations from 10 publications including Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Fodor's.
Babuino 181 Show All Reviews
Via del Babuino 181, 00187 Rome
From $226/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Dry Cleaning
Rough Guide
"Decorated with contemporary Italian flair, the accommodation is stylishly comfortable and includes breakfast and concierge service."
Travel + Leisure
"Sepia-toned photographic murals of iconic Roman monuments set the tone." Full review
Star Service
"Located two blocks south of the charismatic Hotel de Russie, Rome's high priestess of hip hospitality, this engaging B&B has a sweet little swagger of its own." Full review
BlackBook
"Babuino 181, situated in a remarkable nineteenth-century palazzo, now boasts sophisticated, up-to-date Italian designs and those special amenities that make living life easier."
Oyster
Upscale
"Split between two buildings, the 24-room Babuino 181 is an upscale boutique ideal for the discerning traveler." Full review
Fodor's
"This stylish hotel with spacious, loftlike accommodations offers top-notch amenities, ultimate privacy, and personalized service."
The Telegraph
9.0
"The chic, pied-a-terre vibe of Babuino 181 is key to its top ranking as one of Rome’s best and most discreet hideaways." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Appealing especially well to business travelers, and young families, plus anyone wanting a no-fuss, comfortable stay in Rome." Full review
Frommer's
"Sleek, contemporary hotel, with relatively spacious rooms and apartment-size suites outfitted with Frette linens, iPod docks, and Nespresso machines. Bathrooms are heavy on the marble and mosaics." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A beautifully renovated old palazzo, Babuino offers discreet luxury, with great attention to detail, a sleek roof terrace and modern, chic rooms." Full review
G-Rough
Piazza di Pasquino 69-A, 00186 Rome, Italy
From $256/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Afar Magazine
"The newest addition to Rome’s growing number of boutique luxury accommodations opened in central Rome in March 2015 on a square just off the exuberantly Baroque Piazza Navona." Full review
Wallpaper
"G-Rough combines heritage features with contemporary finishes, and is a clear reflection of the owners' love affair with the capital." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The ten-room G-Rough mixes original architectural elements like floor tiles and unrestored frescoes with modern pieces from iconic Italian designers." Full review
Fodor's
"Opened in the spring of 2015, Rome’s new cool cat is strategically located around the corner from the lively Piazza Navona, inside a 17th-century palazzo." Full review
Jetsetter
"Ten-suite boutique in central Rome with a deliberately “unfinished” look and a strong emphasis on iconic Italian design." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Describing its ethos as ‘rough-luxe’, the 10-room boutique hotel places original, vintage pieces by leading Italian designers in a stripped-back historic building, leavening the mix with rich fabrics, playful contemporary art interventions and a ground-floor bar and breakfast room that feels like a shabby-chic bistro." Full review
Departures
"Each unit is one of a kind: patina walls come illuminated by 1950s light fixtures, Baroque style ceilings sit above items like a Gio Ponti bar trolley." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"G Rough, a 10-suite boutique stay in central Rome, wraps five-star service and retro Roman glamour in shabby-chic garb." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Just a block away from Piazza Navona in the historic center of Rome, G-Rough is a glamorous, four-pearl option with an ideal location for sightseers." Full review
Michelin Guide
"This is Roman luxury the way it usually only exists in fantasies: perfectly tailored from materials of the highest quality, and then lovingly scuffed and worn to show it’s built to last." Full review