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Hotel LocarnovsCapo D'Africa Hotel ??? Colosseo
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Hotel Locarno Rome scores slightly better than Capo d'Africa Hotel. Hotel Locarno Rome comes in at 84 with endorsements from 11 publications such as DK Eyewitness, Concierge and Fodor's.
Hotel Locarno
Rough Guide
Frommer's
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
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Via della Penna, 22, 00186 Rome
From $269/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide Star
"Arguably the most characterful and inviting hotel in central Rome."
Frommer's "If you'd like to experience Rome the way visitors such as Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks did in the 1920s, head for this monument to Art Deco." Full review
Concierge "If you book into this art deco landmark, make sure to reserve in the new wing of the hotel."
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If you book into this art deco landmark, make sure to reserve in the new wing of the hotel.
Travel + Leisure "Located just a four-minute walk from Piazza del Popolo, this Art Deco hotel consists of the original 1925 building and an annexed 1905 palazzo." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A gorgeous Art-Deco hotel, with many original fittings intact in public spaces and bedrooms, the Locarno is a step away from Piazza del Popolo."
Star Service "Blessed with a colorful yet efficient staff, Hotel Locarno is in possession of a "love it or leave it" attitude that speaks to the quirky nostalgic flavor that inhabits each room." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"A hotspot for artists and creatives such as Mimmo Palladino, Enzo Cucchi and Federico Fellini since the 1960s, this Art Deco jewel remains simultaneously sceney and classic." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Hotel Locarno has bags of charm, a sterling location near the glorious Piazza del Popolo, and it’s not unreasonably priced." Full review
Afar Magazine "On a warm spring night, the smell of blooming wisteria on the patio of this fashionable hotel makes it a perfect place to while away happy hour." Full review
OysterUpscale
"One of the more legendary institutions in Rome, upscale Hotel Locarno has been drawing scene-savvy locals and travelers essentially since opening in 1925." Full review
Capo D'Africa Hotel ??? Colosseo Rough Guide
Fodor's
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet Star Service Frommer's Oyster
Time Out The Telegraph
Michelin Guide
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
Oyster3.0
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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
