The Westin Excelsior, RomevsGrand Hotel Via Veneto
Both hotels are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Westin Excelsior, Rome scores significantly better than Grand Hotel Via Veneto. The Westin Excelsior, Rome comes in at 85 with praise from 12 reviewers like BlackBook, Oyster and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Westin Excelsior, Rome Show All Reviews
125, Via Vittorio Veneto, 00187 Rome
From $207/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"This grand ivory palace on Via Veneto was renovated to its original turn-of-the-century Empire style, adding an indoor pool and spa to keep it the choice of visiting royalty."
Michelin Guide
"Spoil yourself with a stay in the royal suite... the "dolce vita" at its best!"
Frommer's
"If money is no object, here's a good place to spend it." Full review
Fodor's
"Once the stomping ground of princes and maharajahs, the Excelsior today is the hotel of choice for visiting diplomats, celebrities, and, well, American business conferences." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"With prime real estate in Via Veneto, this Beaux-Arts hotel has a history dating back to 1906." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Exotically sculpted balconies with caryatid figures announce the presence of this extravagant hotel on Via Veneto."
Time Out
"Eclipsing its via Veneto rivals, the vast Excelsior revels in opulence on an undreamt-of scale." Full review
Star Service
"This opulent palace-hotel is undeniably one of the shinier jewels in Starwood's top-heavy Italian tiara." Full review
BlackBook
"Especially popular with the suit ‘n' tie types, and tourists who may not be sporting fanny packs, but definitely raided J-Crew."
Oyster
Luxury
"This Beaux Arts property has occupied prime space on the celebrated Via Veneto since 1906, and was made famous by Federico Fellini’s 1960 movie “La Dolce Vita."" Full review
Grand Hotel Via Veneto
Via Vittorio Veneto, 155, 00187 Rome
From $340/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"This hotel offers luxury in the true sense of the word, with superb, retro-style guestrooms and a collection of more than 500 original paintings on display."
Concierge
"This April 2009 addition to the glam offerings along Via Veneto—once home to the dolce vita but now the domain of the generous expense account—is suitably stylish."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Find art deco period perfection in the rooms (all with updated marble baths) and public spaces that include original Picasso lithographs." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"The Grand hotel's Art Deco-inspired interiors, impressive art collection and quality detailing give it a timeless feel." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"This 116-room Art Deco inspired property opened in 2009 at the top of Via Veneto, one of Rome’s most exclusive streets." Full review
Star Service
"Service, at this exceptional hotel, is among the best in Rome, and the spa and newly refurbished seasonal roof terrace are big pluses in a Roman hotel." Full review
Time Out
"The huge bathrooms are done out in Carrara marble and the walls are dotted with the hotel’s own art collection." Full review