Hotel Lord ByronvsHotel Ponte Sisto
Both hotels are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Lord Byron ranks slightly higher than Hotel Ponte Sisto. Hotel Lord Byron comes in at 83 with positive reviews from 9 publications like Rough Guide, Jetsetter and Travel + Leisure.
Hotel Lord Byron
Via Giuseppe de Notaris, 5, 00197 Rome
From $189/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"Hidden in a residential neighbourhood of Parioli, the guest rooms here combine modern and Art Deco furnishings, and come with writing desks plus luxurious baths with heated towels."
Michelin Guide
"Situated just a few metres from the greenery of the Villa Borghese gardens, this elegant aristocratic hotel is adorned with Art Deco features."
Frommer's
"Lots of sophisticated travelers are choosing this chic boutique hotel over old landmarks like the St. Regis Grand." Full review
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Oyster
Upscale
"The Hotel Lord Byron is a charming 32-room hotel decorated in a 1930s Art Deco style, but it falls significantly short of its advertised 5-star status." Full review
Star Service
"Located in an old canopied villa on a cobblestoned residential street north of the Villa Borghese, this is one of the best traditional boutique-hotels in the city." Full review
Jetsetter
"A room or suite at a luxe hotel in one of Rome’s most exclusive neighborhoods – includes a dining discount." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located near the Borghese Gardens in Paroli, the five-star Lord Byron hotel has a standard white exterior and a quieter location away from the city's noisier areas." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"One of those small luxury hotels that attracts fierce loyalty, the Lord Byron is a haven of tasteful elegance, with a 1920s vibe, near leafy Villa Borghese." Full review
Fodor's
"It was Rome's first boutique hotel and still retains much of that jewel-like charm inside, where the design is marble meets modern." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Lush Art Deco look, a blend of modern and antique that feels effortlessly stylish...most rooms come with balconies or terraces, as well as marble baths, fabric-covered walls and massive" 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