Hotel Forum RomavsHotel Locarno
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Locarno Rome scores significantly higher than Hotel Forum Roma. Hotel Locarno Rome scores 84 with approval from 11 reviewers such as The Telegraph, Frommer's and Condé Nast Traveler.
Hotel Forum Roma
Via Tor de' Conti 25-30, 00184 Rome
From $90/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Offers old-fashioned elegance and accommodations that range from tasteful to opulent." Full review
Fodor's
"A longtime favorite, this converted 18th-century convent has a truly unique setting on one side of the Fori Imperiali with a cinematic view of ancient Rome across the avenue." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A former convent, with old-fashioned elegance and unbeatable views over the Forum and Trajan’s Market."
Star Service
"This place is the Holy Grail for midrange tourists who yearn for lodging with historic views and a location within easy walking distance of top attractions." Full review
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For a gem, ask for #201.
Oyster
Upscale
"This historic hotel is housed in an 18th century building that was formerly a Franciscan monastery." Full review
Jetsetter
"An elegant hotel near the Colosseum, with a welcome drink and breakfast served daily on the rooftop terrace." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The stately Forum offers formal elegance and stunning views." Full review
Hotel Locarno Show All Reviews
Via della Penna, 22, 00186 Rome
From $269/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
Star
"Arguably the most characterful and inviting hotel in central Rome."
Frommer's
"If you'd like to experience Rome the way visitors such as Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks did in the 1920s, head for this monument to Art Deco." Full review
Concierge
"If you book into this art deco landmark, make sure to reserve in the new wing of the hotel."
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If you book into this art deco landmark, make sure to reserve in the new wing of the hotel.
Travel + Leisure
"Located just a four-minute walk from Piazza del Popolo, this Art Deco hotel consists of the original 1925 building and an annexed 1905 palazzo." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A gorgeous Art-Deco hotel, with many original fittings intact in public spaces and bedrooms, the Locarno is a step away from Piazza del Popolo."
Star Service
"Blessed with a colorful yet efficient staff, Hotel Locarno is in possession of a "love it or leave it" attitude that speaks to the quirky nostalgic flavor that inhabits each room." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"A hotspot for artists and creatives such as Mimmo Palladino, Enzo Cucchi and Federico Fellini since the 1960s, this Art Deco jewel remains simultaneously sceney and classic." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Hotel Locarno has bags of charm, a sterling location near the glorious Piazza del Popolo, and it’s not unreasonably priced." Full review
Afar Magazine
"On a warm spring night, the smell of blooming wisteria on the patio of this fashionable hotel makes it a perfect place to while away happy hour." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"One of the more legendary institutions in Rome, upscale Hotel Locarno has been drawing scene-savvy locals and travelers essentially since opening in 1925." Full review