Portrait RomavsGrand Hotel Plaza
Both hotels are praised by travel writers. Overall, Portrait Roma scores significantly higher than Grand Hotel Plaza. Portrait Roma has a TripExpert Score of 92 with praise from 16 sources including Mr & Mrs Smith, Star Service and Afar Magazine.
Portrait Roma Show All Reviews
Via Bocca Di Leone 23, 00187 Rome
From $463/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
Star
"This converted townhouse... is a bastion of luxury and comfort."
Concierge
"As in all Ferragamo hotels, the details are the strong point—exquisite lighting, a large plasma TV above a faux stack of wood that evokes a cozy fireplace, a brightly colored cashmere throw."
Travel + Leisure
"Rome’s four-story Portrait Suites, centrally located near the Spanish Steps, is part of the Lungarno Hotels group, owned by the Ferragamo family." Full review
Time Out
"Opened in 2006, Portrait Suites is the latest in a growing portfolio of luxury boutique hotels owned by fashion designer Salvatore Ferragamo." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Tucked behind an unassuming facade on a side street off the busy Via dei Condotti, the Portrait Roma is part of the Lungarno Collection, a small group of boutique hotels owned by the Ferragamo fashion." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The Ferragamo family’s first Rome hotel is a discreet property with 14 suites and studios above its men’s flagship luxury store on Via Condotti." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This 14-suite bolthole, a short sashay from the Spanish Steps, is one of the city’s most stylish luxe options, lent panache by Michele Bonan’s tasteful contemporary-retro design scheme." Full review
Departures
"This 14-room Roman hideaway created by the Ferragamo family has neatly filled the niche for fashion types who want an intimate pied-a-terre with the type of amenities that make it one-of-a-kind." Full review
National Geographic
"New boutique hotel, around the corner from the Spanish Steps." Full review
Hideaway Report
93.0
"Stylish townhouse hotel owned by the Ferragamo family and situated at the heart of Rome’s premier shopping district adjacent to the Spanish Steps." Full review
Grand Hotel Plaza
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
Oyster
Upscale
"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 Telegraph
8.0
"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