Hotel LancelotvsHotel Ponte Sisto
Hotel Lancelot and Hotel Ponte Sisto are both rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Hotel Lancelot scores marginally higher than Hotel Ponte Sisto. Hotel Lancelot is ranked #31 in Rome with positive reviews from 7 sources such as Rough Guide, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
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
Hotel Ponte Sisto
Via dei Pettinari 64, 00186 Rome
From $88/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Occupying prime real estate, this restored Renaissance palazzo... is one of Rome's choice small inns." Full review
Fodor's
"With one of the prettiest patio-courtyards in Rome (Europe?), this hotel—a gorgeously renovated palazzo—offers its own blissful definition of Pax Romana." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A converted monastic complex, the hotel is modern in feel, with abundant terraces and a lovely cloister with restaurant and bar."
Time Out
"The buzzy campo dé Fiori and Trastevere neighbourhoods, equidistant from the hotel, are a short stroll away." Full review
Star Service
"In spite of its popularity with groups, the hotel boasts an off-the-beaten-path locale that is delightful." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Hotel Ponte Sisto’s location, smack in the heart of historic Rome, is just one reason to book a stay." Full review