The Britannia HotelvsHotel Hassler
Both hotels are recommended by experts. Overall, Hotel Hassler is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Britannia Hotel. Hotel Hassler comes in at #2 in Rome with accolades from 16 reviews including Star Service, BlackBook and Oyster.
The Britannia Hotel
Via Napoli 64, 00184 Rome
From $89/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Attentive service and stylish personalised decor are some of the features of this small hotel, which offers comfortable guestrooms, most of which are brightened by a small aquarium."
Fodor's
"Originally built as a residence by Prince Philip Don Orsini in 1876, the Britannia is an enticing option for travelers looking for comfort and for style and comfort." Full review
Star Service
"This quirky little extension of Albion is one block south of busy Via Nazionale, two blocks from the Opera House and a 10-minute walk from Piazza della Repubblica or Termini." Full review
Lonely Planet
"With the air of an overdecorated gentlemen’s club, the Britannia is a popular four-star just off Via Nazionale." Full review
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Oyster
4.0
"The Britannia Hotel is an upscale hotel in a convenient location near the Piazza della Repubblica and within walking distance to several of the city’s famous historic sights." Full review
Jetsetter
"An elegant boutique hotel in a 19th-century building near Teatro dell'Opera, with a minibar on arrival." Full review
Hotel Hassler Show All Reviews
Piazza Trinita dei Monti 6, 00187 Rome
From $498/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"A luxury hotel with simple, elegant rooms and every convenience a guest could possibly require."
Michelin Guide
Star
"With its superb location at the top of the Spanish Steps, this hotel combines elegance, luxury and tradition."
Frommer's
"The Hassler has something that no other hotel can boast -- a coveted location at the top of the Spanish Steps." Full review
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For panoramas of the Roman rooftops, ask for a room on the top floor.
Concierge
"Perched at the top of the Spanish Steps, the classic Hassler has spectacular views and—with more gold and brocade than a Palm Beach dowager—a timeless, stately elegance."
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To make sure you get your money's worth, ask for a city-side view.
Fodor's
"When it comes to million-dollar views, this exclusive hotel atop the Spanish Steps has the best seats in the house." Full review
Insight Guides
"At the top of the Spanish Steps, this classic hotel has long enjoyed the status of one of the best in Rome (and the world)."
DK Eyewitness
"At the top of the Spanish Steps, this is the glitterati’s choice and the grande dame of Rome’s hotels."
Time Out
"Looking down imperiously from the top of the Spanish Steps, the Hassler remains the grande dame of the city's deluxe hotels." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel is a love-it-or-leave-it kind of place." Full review
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Guests seeking quiet should request rooms facing the courtyard, although these tend to be a tad dim.
BlackBook
"Expect all the best old money can buy. Suites appear as though the interior decorator took each furniture and art piece from Hearst Castle."