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Babuino 181vsParco dei Principi Grand Hotel & SPA
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Babuino 181 scores slightly higher than Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & SPA. Babuino 181 ranks #6 in Rome with recommendations from 10 reviewers like Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and BlackBook.
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
Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & SPA
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Via G Frescobaldi 5, 00198 Rome
From $264/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide "This hotel is situated in a quiet, residential district not far from the Villa Borghese gardens. The dome of St Peter's is visible from the top floor rooms."
Fodor's "A combination of traditional elegance and contemporary pleasure: picture windows in every room with views over an ocean of green, surmounted by St. Peter's dome." Full review
Insight Guides "Beautifully located in ample grounds on the edge of Villa Borghese gardens, this luxurious modern hotel prides itself on its range of facilities and attention to detail."
Jetsetter "A grand retreat with colossal chandeliers, marble busts and a mosaic-lined pool in Rome's posh Parioli 'hood." Full review
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Be sure to check out the Decleor facial treatments at Prince spa — more than 20,000 square feet of state-of-the-art indulgence.
OysterUpscale
"The Parco Dei Principi Grand Hotel & Spa is located in the Parioli district near the beautiful Villa Borghese park." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Parco dei Principi setting, tucked away beside Rome’s biggest park, Villa Borghese, means fewer tourists and less traffic for arriving travelers who prefer quieter hotels." Full review
Star Service " It attracts upper-midrange travelers (business and leisure) who prefer tranquility over an epicenter location such as the noisier options near the Spanish Steps. " Full review
BlackBook "We scarcely lifted a finger—except to take a few laps in the pool and sip some Taittinger whilst revitalizing at Prince Spa."
Lonely Planet "With one of the best outdoor swimming pools in central Rome, this luxury hotel perches on the edge of Villa Borghese." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A monument of Rome’s millennia-spanning love of luxury, Hotel Parco dei Principi is also one of the city’s La Dolce Vita hideaways." Full review
