Capo D'Africa Hotel ??? ColosseovsHotel Lord Byron
Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Hotel Lord Byron is preferred by most writers compared to Capo d'Africa Hotel. Hotel Lord Byron comes in at #24 in Rome with positive reviews from 9 sources including Oyster, Travel + Leisure and Star Service.
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
Hotel Lord Byron
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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Ask for room no. 503, 602, or 603 for great views.
Oyster
Upscale
"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 Telegraph
8.0
"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