Hotel Lord ByronvsHotel de Russie
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Hotel De Russie scores significantly higher than Hotel Lord Byron. Hotel De Russie ranks #1 in Rome with approval from 19 reviewers such as Rough Guide, DK Eyewitness and Condé Nast Traveler.
Hotel Lord Byron
Via Giuseppe de Notaris, 5, 00197 Rome
From $189/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"Hidden in a residential neighbourhood of Parioli, the guest rooms here combine modern and Art Deco furnishings, and come with writing desks plus luxurious baths with heated towels."
Michelin Guide
"Situated just a few metres from the greenery of the Villa Borghese gardens, this elegant aristocratic hotel is adorned with Art Deco features."
Frommer's
"Lots of sophisticated travelers are choosing this chic boutique hotel over old landmarks like the St. Regis Grand." Full review
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Oyster
Upscale
"The Hotel Lord Byron is a charming 32-room hotel decorated in a 1930s Art Deco style, but it falls significantly short of its advertised 5-star status." Full review
Star Service
"Located in an old canopied villa on a cobblestoned residential street north of the Villa Borghese, this is one of the best traditional boutique-hotels in the city." Full review
Jetsetter
"A room or suite at a luxe hotel in one of Rome’s most exclusive neighborhoods – includes a dining discount." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located near the Borghese Gardens in Paroli, the five-star Lord Byron hotel has a standard white exterior and a quieter location away from the city's noisier areas." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"One of those small luxury hotels that attracts fierce loyalty, the Lord Byron is a haven of tasteful elegance, with a 1920s vibe, near leafy Villa Borghese." Full review
Fodor's
"It was Rome's first boutique hotel and still retains much of that jewel-like charm inside, where the design is marble meets modern." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Lush Art Deco look, a blend of modern and antique that feels effortlessly stylish...most rooms come with balconies or terraces, as well as marble baths, fabric-covered walls and massive" Full review
Hotel de Russie Show All Reviews
Via Del Babuino 9, 00187 Rome
From $520/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
Star
"The abode of choice for visiting movie stars and well-heeled trendsetters, with stylishly understated doubles, quirkily furnished with plentiful references to the city’s ancient heritage."
Michelin Guide
"This hotel is furnished in a simple and harmonious style... one of the best hotels in Rome."
Frommer's
"This government-rated five-star hotel has raised the bar for every other hotel in the city." Full review
Concierge
"A neoclassical landmark with refreshing, Deco-tinged contemporary design."
Insight Guides
"This very grand hotel in Rome’s most fashionable shopping area (the Tridente) has been returned to its luxurious best as part of the Rocco Forte group."
DK Eyewitness
"One of Rome’s top hotels, De Russie is perfectly located off Piazza del Popolo. Guests love its lavish gardens, tranquil spa, and romantic restaurant."
Time Out
"The De Russie's modern, pared-down elegance - a million miles from the ostentatious glitz of via Veneto - makes it a hit with the international jet set." Full review
BlackBook
"Exquisite service caters to a cosmopolitan, yet family friendly atmosphere."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Offering "superior service and attention to detail," this contemporary hotel is "well positioned for tourists" between the Spanish Steps and the Piazza del Popolo." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The gardens alone are worth the expense of staying at the Hotel de Russie in Roma, although the elegant rooms and excellent spa round it off." Full review