The Britannia HotelvsHotel Locarno
Both The Britannia Hotel and Hotel Locarno Rome are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Hotel Locarno Rome is preferred by most writers compared to The Britannia Hotel. Hotel Locarno Rome comes in at 84 with accolades from 10 reviews such as DK Eyewitness, Fodor's and Rough Guide.
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 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