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Babuino 181vsHotel Lord Byron
Both properties are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Babuino 181 ranks significantly higher than Hotel Lord Byron. Babuino 181 has a TripExpert Score of 88 with approval from 10 sources such as Rough Guide, BlackBook and Travel + Leisure.
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 Lord Byron Rough Guide
Michelin Guide Frommer's Oyster Star Service
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Via Giuseppe de Notaris, 5, 00197 Rome
From $189/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide "Hidden in a residential neighbourhood of Parioli, the guest rooms here combine modern and Art Deco furnishings, and come with writing desks plus luxurious baths with heated towels."
Michelin Guide "Situated just a few metres from the greenery of the Villa Borghese gardens, this elegant aristocratic hotel is adorned with Art Deco features."
Frommer's "Lots of sophisticated travelers are choosing this chic boutique hotel over old landmarks like the St. Regis Grand." Full review
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OysterUpscale
"The Hotel Lord Byron is a charming 32-room hotel decorated in a 1930s Art Deco style, but it falls significantly short of its advertised 5-star status." Full review
Star Service "Located in an old canopied villa on a cobblestoned residential street north of the Villa Borghese, this is one of the best traditional boutique-hotels in the city." Full review
Jetsetter "A room or suite at a luxe hotel in one of Rome’s most exclusive neighborhoods – includes a dining discount." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located near the Borghese Gardens in Paroli, the five-star Lord Byron hotel has a standard white exterior and a quieter location away from the city's noisier areas." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"One of those small luxury hotels that attracts fierce loyalty, the Lord Byron is a haven of tasteful elegance, with a 1920s vibe, near leafy Villa Borghese." Full review
Fodor's "It was Rome's first boutique hotel and still retains much of that jewel-like charm inside, where the design is marble meets modern." Full review
Michelin Guide "Lush Art Deco look, a blend of modern and antique that feels effortlessly stylish...most rooms come with balconies or terraces, as well as marble baths, fabric-covered walls and massive" Full review
