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The Westin Excelsior, RomevsHotel Columbia
Both properties are recommended by writers. On balance, The Westin Excelsior, Rome is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Columbia. The Westin Excelsior, Rome comes in at 85 with recommendations from 12 publications including Rough Guide, The Telegraph and DK Eyewitness.
The Westin Excelsior, Rome
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Star Service
BlackBook
Oyster 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."
OysterLuxury
"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
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."
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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
