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The Westin Excelsior, RomevsHotel Locarno
Both properties are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, The Westin Excelsior, Rome ranks marginally better than Hotel Locarno Rome. The Westin Excelsior, Rome has a TripExpert Score of 85 with endorsements from 12 sources including Fodor's, Frommer's and Time Out.
The Westin Excelsior, Rome
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Star Service
BlackBook
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125, Via Vittorio Veneto, 00187 Rome
From $207/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide "This grand ivory palace on Via Veneto was renovated to its original turn-of-the-century Empire style, adding an indoor pool and spa to keep it the choice of visiting royalty."
Michelin Guide "Spoil yourself with a stay in the royal suite... the "dolce vita" at its best!"
Frommer's "If money is no object, here's a good place to spend it." Full review
Fodor's "Once the stomping ground of princes and maharajahs, the Excelsior today is the hotel of choice for visiting diplomats, celebrities, and, well, American business conferences." Full review
Travel + Leisure "With prime real estate in Via Veneto, this Beaux-Arts hotel has a history dating back to 1906." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Exotically sculpted balconies with caryatid figures announce the presence of this extravagant hotel on Via Veneto."
Time Out "Eclipsing its via Veneto rivals, the vast Excelsior revels in opulence on an undreamt-of scale." Full review
Star Service "This opulent palace-hotel is undeniably one of the shinier jewels in Starwood's top-heavy Italian tiara." Full review
BlackBook "Especially popular with the suit ‘n' tie types, and tourists who may not be sporting fanny packs, but definitely raided J-Crew."
OysterLuxury
"This Beaux Arts property has occupied prime space on the celebrated Via Veneto since 1906, and was made famous by Federico Fellini’s 1960 movie “La Dolce Vita."" Full review
Hotel Locarno Rough Guide Frommer's
Concierge Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Star Service
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine Oyster 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 Telegraph9.0
"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
OysterUpscale
"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
