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Hotel LancelotvsHotel Teatro di Pompeo
Hotel Teatro di Pompeo and Hotel Lancelot are both recommended by writers. On balance, Hotel Lancelot scores significantly higher than Hotel Teatro di Pompeo. Hotel Lancelot is ranked #14 in Rome with approval from 7 publications such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Hotel Lancelot
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Oyster
The Telegraph
Independent
Lonely Planet
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
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Ask for the 6th-floor units that have private terraces overlooking Ancient Rome—they’re well worth the 20€ extra you pay.
OysterMid-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 Telegraph8.0
"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."
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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 Teatro di Pompeo Rough Guide Fodor's
Insight Guides
DK Eyewitness
Time Out Oyster Frommer's Lonely Planet
Largo del Pallaro 8, 00186 Rome
From $128/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "Built above the remains of Pompey’s ancient Roman theatre, the rooms here are comfortable, with high-beamed wooden ceilings, marbletopped furniture and (in some) sweeping views."
Fodor's "Simple (and perhaps a bit dated) rooms and wonderful, genuinely helpful staff." Full review
Insight Guides "Just off picturesque Campo de’ Fiori, this popular family-run hotel stands on the site of Pompey’s Theatre, dating from 55 BC."
DK Eyewitness "A lovely little hotel built on the remains of the ancient theater of the same name, where Julius Caesar is said to have met his destiny."
Time Out "This small, friendly hotel occupies a palazzo built on the site of the ancient Teatro di Pompeo." Full review
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Opt for one of the attractive rooms in the main hotel building rather than one of the more basic annexe rooms located a few streets away.
OysterBudget
"A two-minute walk from Piazza Campo de' Flori in central Rome, the budget Hotel Teatro Di Pompeo sits on the remains of the ancient Roman Pompey's Theater, which dates to 55 B.C." Full review
Frommer's "History buffs will appreciate this small hotel, built atop the ruins of the 1st-century Theatre of Pompey...large, simple rooms have an authentic feel, with wood-beam ceilings, cherrywood furniture" Full review
Lonely Planet "Built on top of a 1st-century BC theatre... this charming hotel is tucked away behind Campo de’ Fiori." Full review
