Capo D'Africa Hotel ??? ColosseovsHotel Scalinata di Spagna
Both properties are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Scalinata di Spagna ranks marginally better than Capo d'Africa Hotel. Hotel Scalinata di Spagna is ranked #34 in Rome with approval from 5 sources like Lonely Planet, Star Service and Oyster.
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 Scalinata di Spagna
Piazza Trinita dei Monti 17, 00187 Rome
From $94/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Intimate, upscale B&B at the top of the Spanish Steps." Full review
Fodor's
"This tiny hotel's prime location at the top of the Spanish Steps and its quiet, sunny charm all add to the character that guests fall in love with over and over again." Full review
Star Service
"Located atop the Spanish Steps, this small Italian tidbit is perfectly situated for travelers with a better-than-basic budget who yearn for a central location and a taste for florid B&Bs." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This charming upscale hotel is situated in the heart of historical Rome, directly above the Spanish Steps and within close walking distance to many major tourist attractions." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Given its location – perched alongside the Spanish Steps – the Scalinata is surprisingly modestly priced." Full review