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Babuino 181vsHotel Hassler
Both hotels are rated highly by experts. On balance, Hotel Hassler is preferred by most professionals compared to Babuino 181. Hotel Hassler comes in at 94 with endorsements from 17 reviewers such as Oyster, Forbes Travel Guide and Afar Magazine.
Babuino 181
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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."
OysterUpscale
"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 Telegraph9.0
"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
Hotel Hassler Rough Guide
Michelin Guide Frommer's
Concierge Fodor's
Insight Guides
DK Eyewitness
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Piazza Trinita dei Monti 6, 00187 Rome
From $498/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "A luxury hotel with simple, elegant rooms and every convenience a guest could possibly require."
Michelin Guide Star
"With its superb location at the top of the Spanish Steps, this hotel combines elegance, luxury and tradition."
Frommer's "The Hassler has something that no other hotel can boast -- a coveted location at the top of the Spanish Steps." Full review
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For panoramas of the Roman rooftops, ask for a room on the top floor.
Concierge "Perched at the top of the Spanish Steps, the classic Hassler has spectacular views and—with more gold and brocade than a Palm Beach dowager—a timeless, stately elegance."
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To make sure you get your money's worth, ask for a city-side view.
Fodor's "When it comes to million-dollar views, this exclusive hotel atop the Spanish Steps has the best seats in the house." Full review
Insight Guides "At the top of the Spanish Steps, this classic hotel has long enjoyed the status of one of the best in Rome (and the world)."
DK Eyewitness "At the top of the Spanish Steps, this is the glitterati’s choice and the grande dame of Rome’s hotels."
Time Out "Looking down imperiously from the top of the Spanish Steps, the Hassler remains the grande dame of the city's deluxe hotels." Full review
Star Service "This hotel is a love-it-or-leave-it kind of place." Full review
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Guests seeking quiet should request rooms facing the courtyard, although these tend to be a tad dim.
BlackBook "Expect all the best old money can buy. Suites appear as though the interior decorator took each furniture and art piece from Hearst Castle."
