Capo D'Africa Hotel ??? Colosseovs47 Boutique Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Capo d'Africa Hotel scores slightly better than Fortyseven Hotel Rome. Capo d'Africa Hotel comes in at #45 in Rome with accolades from 7 reviewers including Insight Guides, Time Out and Fodor's.
Capo D'Africa Hotel ??? Colosseo
via Capo d'Africa 54, 00184 Rome
From $128/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Rough Guide
"A former nineteenth-century convent, this sleek hotel has a brightly modern interior with contemporary art and furniture."
Fodor's
"Many find the modern look and feel of Capo d'Africa... refreshing after a long day's journey through ancient Rome." Full review
Insight Guides
"Views are delightful, and the Colosseum is only a five-minute walk away."
Lonely Planet
"A short walk up from the Colosseum, this is a chic but refreshingly unpretentious hotel." Full review
Star Service
"In a relatively quiet residential neighborhood, this well-proportioned hotel is a front-runner in the race for the honor of Rome's most sensible boutique-hotel." Full review
Frommer's
"It attracts visitors with its sophisticated interior design, works of art, high-tech facilities, and impeccable service." Full review
Oyster
3.0
"The Capo d’Africa is a 65-room middle-tier hotel housed in a former convent and school that was redesigned in 2001 by architect Harry Gregory." Full review
Time Out
"The hotel's location, on a quiet street near the Colosseum, is a definite mark in its favour." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Warmth exudes from this luxury boutique hotel." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Its facade remains unpretentious, with only a pair of palm trees flanking the doorway to dress it up. The interior is a different story, modern though unpretentiously so, more decorated than designed" Full review
47 Boutique Hotel
Via Luigi Petroselli 47, 00186 Rome
From $161/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Newish hotel with Art Decoinspired decor and crisply furnished, very comfortable rooms."
Michelin Guide
"Each of the five floors here is dedicated to a 20C Italian artist... and the hotel is adorned with a collection of paintings, sculptures and lithographs."
Travel + Leisure
"Located in the city's historical district, Fortyseven offers easy access to nearby attractions such as the Coliseum, Circus Maximus, Temple of Vesta, and Roman Forum." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Modern but very stylish with lots of modern art on display and a wonderful panoramic roof terrace and bar."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Near the Forum and Circus Maximus, this “modern hotel dedicates each of its five levels to a different Italian artist of the twentieth century, such as Umberto Mastroianni or Emilio Greco." Full review
Star Service
"This is a subdued but substantive boutique operation that continues to prove itself to be one of the best small hotels in the middle ranks." Full review
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Rooms 504 and 508, each with a balcony, are worth requesting.
Lonely Planet
"This classy retreat sits at the back of the Roman Forum near the Bocca della Verità." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The comforts are entirely up to date, with details like smart TVs and Nespresso machines...it’s equipped with a multitude of common spaces, from the gym and Turkish bath to the private cinema" Full review