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Hotel ColumbiavsHotel Lancelot
Both hotels are rated highly by experts. On balance, Hotel Lancelot is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Columbia. Hotel Lancelot comes in at #31 in Rome with endorsements from 7 publications such as Rough Guide, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
Hotel Columbia
Frommer's
Insight Guides
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Via del Viminale 15, 00184 Rome
From $105/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This is one of the best hotels in the neighborhood, with a hardworking multilingual staff." Full review
Insight Guides "This charming hotel is centrally located near to the Via Nazionale, and has large, elegantly furnished rooms with good modern facilities."
DK Eyewitness "This quiet gem of a hotel is found in one of Rome’s busiest neighborhoods."
i
Dark wood and light-colored fabrics give the rooms an airy, Mediterranean feel; ask for one with a balcony.
Star Service "This tourist-grade operation is clean and modern, and with the exception of the low, low rates, the popular rooftop terrace is perhaps its most endearing feature." Full review
Oyster Mid-Range
"The three-pearl Hotel Columbia offers a great location to public transportation and romantic features, like antique furnishings and paintings." Full review
Lonely Planet "The white-walled rooms are bright and surprisingly full of character – some have beautiful Murano crystal chandeliers." Full review
Hotel Lancelot
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure Frommer's Oyster
The Telegraph
Independent Lonely Planet
Via Capo d'Africa 47, 00184 Rome
From $64/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide Star
"Just 2min from the Colosseum, this friendly family-run hotel has rooms with oriental carpets on wood or terrazzo floors, and an attractive bar."
Fodor's "This home away from home in a quiet residential area close to the Colosseum has been run by the same family since 1970 and is quite popular." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A seasoned clientele makes this their home away from home when in Rome for diplomatic duties or a getaway with the kids." Full review
Frommer's "Expect warmth and hospitality from the minute you walk in the door." Full review
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Ask for the 6th-floor units that have private terraces overlooking Ancient Rome—they’re well worth the 20€ extra you pay.
OysterMid-Range
"The family-owned and operated Hotel Lancelot is a mid-range property in the quiet, village-like neighborhood of Celio; a six minute walk to the Colosseum and a two-minute walk to the nearest metro." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Its old-fashioned elegance feels just right in the Celio, an attractive district that, despite being in the shadow of the Colosseum, is a quiet world apart from the city-centre bustle." Full review
Independent "The service is generous and warm, and the classic, but not fusty, Italian decor has an old-fashioned charm...authenticity of this hotel (plus excellent value) make it worth it."
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Request a room on the top floor with a terrace for killer views of the Colosseum.
Lonely Planet "A great location... striking views... and helpful English-speaking staff – the family-run Lancelot scores across the board." Full review
