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Babuino 181vsGrand Hotel Via Veneto

Both properties are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Babuino 181 ranks significantly better than Grand Hotel Via Veneto. Babuino 181 comes in at #6 in Rome with recommendations from 10 sources like Oyster, Fodor's and Condé Nast Traveler.

Babuino 181
8/10
Via del Babuino 181, 00187 Rome
From $226/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Multilingual
  • Dry Cleaning
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Decorated with contemporary Italian flair, the accommodation is stylishly comfortable and includes breakfast and concierge service."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Sepia-toned photographic murals of iconic Roman monuments set the tone." Full review
Star Service 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 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 Oyster
Upscale
"Split between two buildings, the 24-room Babuino 181 is an upscale boutique ideal for the discerning traveler." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This stylish hotel with spacious, loftlike accommodations offers top-notch amenities, ultimate privacy, and personalized service."
The Telegraph 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 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 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 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
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Grand Hotel Via Veneto
7/10
Via Vittorio Veneto, 155, 00187 Rome
From $340/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"This hotel offers luxury in the true sense of the word, with superb, retro-style guestrooms and a collection of more than 500 original paintings on display."
Concierge Concierge
"This April 2009 addition to the glam offerings along Via Veneto—once home to the dolce vita but now the domain of the generous expense account—is suitably stylish."
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Find art deco period perfection in the rooms (all with updated marble baths) and public spaces that include original Picasso lithographs." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"The Grand hotel's Art Deco-inspired interiors, impressive art collection and quality detailing give it a timeless feel." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"This 116-room Art Deco inspired property opened in 2009 at the top of Via Veneto, one of Rome’s most exclusive streets." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Service, at this exceptional hotel, is among the best in Rome, and the spa and newly refurbished seasonal roof terrace are big pluses in a Roman hotel." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The huge bathrooms are done out in Carrara marble and the walls are dotted with the hotel’s own art collection." Full review

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