Hotel LocarnovsHotel Lancelot
Hotel Locarno Rome and Hotel Lancelot are both rated highly by experts. On balance, Hotel Locarno Rome scores slightly better than Hotel Lancelot. Hotel Locarno Rome comes in at 84 with praise from 11 reviews such as DK Eyewitness, Condé Nast Traveler and Frommer's.
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
Hotel Lancelot
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
i
Ask for the 6th-floor units that have private terraces overlooking Ancient Rome—they’re well worth the 20€ extra you pay.
Oyster
Mid-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 Telegraph
8.0
"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."
i
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