Babuino 181vsJ.K. Place Roma
J.K. Place Roma and Babuino 181 are both highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Babuino 181 ranks slightly higher than J.K. Place Roma. Babuino 181 ranks #6 in Rome with positive reviews from 10 reviewers including Oyster, Travel + Leisure and BlackBook.
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
J.K. Place Roma Show All Reviews
Via Monte D'Oro 30, 00186 Rome
From $483/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"Fans of intimate, elegant townhouse hotels will fall to their knees when they see this fabulous new offering from Florence's preeminent purveyor of upscale residential chic, JK Place." Full review
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Valets park cars for $50 a night, and business services include a PC and printer and free Wi-Fi, though the staff is prepped to accommodate any request.
Fodor's
"This new "It Girl" on the hotel scene, this beautiful, intimate boutique hotel in the heart of the centro is dripping with luxury and has breathtaking views from the rooftop bar and lounge." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Opened in 2013 in a building that previously housed the University of Rome’s architecture department, JK Place is one of the newer additions to Rome’s growing number of high-end luxury boutique hotels." Full review
Wallpaper
"Florentine architect Michele Bonan has outfitted the 30 sumptuous guestrooms with grand canopied rosewood beds, wood-panelled walls and opulent Italian marble bathrooms." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"J.K. Place Roma is a chic, understated upscale hotel near the high-end shops of Via Condotti and a short walk from the Spanish Steps." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Once inside, you have a good idea of what you're here for—luxury." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"One of Italy’s classiest townhouse hotels, J.K. Place has been much imitated, but few of the copies match the warm, suave, elegant original." Full review
Departures
"Original framed fashion sketches, antique fireplaces, and vintage midcentury furnishings give the place a residential air, further enhanced by a warm staff that helps the property feel like a home." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"There could hardly be a more fitting setting than Rome’s former school of architecture for boutique hotel JK Place Roma." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"A rare breed of boutique hotel that functions as a triple threat: it has a stellar location, an abundance of style and a staff that exudes warm hospitality." Full review