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Grand Hotel PlazavsHotel Hassler
Both properties are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hotel Hassler ranks significantly higher than Grand Hotel Plaza. Hotel Hassler is ranked #2 in Rome with approval from 17 reviews like Oyster, Forbes Travel Guide and Frommer's.
Grand Hotel Plaza
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Via Del Corso 126, 00186 Rome
From $301/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Rough Guide Star
"One of Rome’s most sumptuous hotels."
Michelin Guide "This hotel boasts huge, stunning, late-19C lounges decorated in Art Nouveaustyle."
Frommer's "This grand old favorite is experiencing a renaissance... when you see the very grand decor, you'll understand why." Full review
Star Service "This property offers all the frescoes, chandeliers and baronial hallways of the Excelsior, but with enough dings and dents to depress the rates." Full review
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Light sleepers should be sure to request interior units, which overlook a quiet courtyard.
Jetsetter "A luxe, five-star hotel, boasting refined interiors and plenty of charm, with breakfast and a welcome drink." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The Grand Hotel Plaza doesn't quite live up to its luxury aspirations, but its elegant Palazzo Lozzano home, good dining and bars, and classically styled rooms make this a solid four-pearl option." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Grand Hotel Plaza is one of the oldest and most prestigious hotels in Rome...boasts 200 rooms, many of which have views over St Peter's Basilica and the Spanish Steps." Full review
Hotel Hassler Rough Guide Michelin Guide Frommer's
Concierge
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Insight Guides
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Piazza Trinita dei Monti 6, 00187 Rome
From $498/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "A luxury hotel with simple, elegant rooms and every convenience a guest could possibly require."
Michelin Guide Star
"With its superb location at the top of the Spanish Steps, this hotel combines elegance, luxury and tradition."
Frommer's "The Hassler has something that no other hotel can boast -- a coveted location at the top of the Spanish Steps." Full review
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For panoramas of the Roman rooftops, ask for a room on the top floor.
Concierge "Perched at the top of the Spanish Steps, the classic Hassler has spectacular views and—with more gold and brocade than a Palm Beach dowager—a timeless, stately elegance."
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To make sure you get your money's worth, ask for a city-side view.
Fodor's "When it comes to million-dollar views, this exclusive hotel atop the Spanish Steps has the best seats in the house." Full review
Insight Guides "At the top of the Spanish Steps, this classic hotel has long enjoyed the status of one of the best in Rome (and the world)."
DK Eyewitness "At the top of the Spanish Steps, this is the glitterati’s choice and the grande dame of Rome’s hotels."
Time Out "Looking down imperiously from the top of the Spanish Steps, the Hassler remains the grande dame of the city's deluxe hotels." Full review
Star Service "This hotel is a love-it-or-leave-it kind of place." Full review
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Guests seeking quiet should request rooms facing the courtyard, although these tend to be a tad dim.
BlackBook "Expect all the best old money can buy. Suites appear as though the interior decorator took each furniture and art piece from Hearst Castle."
