The Westin Excelsior, RomevsJ.K. Place Roma
Both properties are recommended by expert writers. Overall, J.K. Place Roma is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Westin Excelsior, Rome. J.K. Place Roma ranks #7 in Rome with praise from 13 reviews such as Time Out, Condé Nast Traveler and Mr & Mrs Smith.
The Westin Excelsior, Rome Show All Reviews
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."
Oyster
Luxury
"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
J.K. Place Roma Show All Reviews
Via Monte D'Oro 30, 00186 Rome
From $483/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"Fans of intimate, elegant townhouse hotels will fall to their knees when they see this fabulous new offering from Florence's preeminent purveyor of upscale residential chic, JK Place." Full review
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Valets park cars for $50 a night, and business services include a PC and printer and free Wi-Fi, though the staff is prepped to accommodate any request.
Fodor's
"This new "It Girl" on the hotel scene, this beautiful, intimate boutique hotel in the heart of the centro is dripping with luxury and has breathtaking views from the rooftop bar and lounge." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Opened in 2013 in a building that previously housed the University of Rome’s architecture department, JK Place is one of the newer additions to Rome’s growing number of high-end luxury boutique hotels." Full review
Wallpaper
"Florentine architect Michele Bonan has outfitted the 30 sumptuous guestrooms with grand canopied rosewood beds, wood-panelled walls and opulent Italian marble bathrooms." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"J.K. Place Roma is a chic, understated upscale hotel near the high-end shops of Via Condotti and a short walk from the Spanish Steps." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Once inside, you have a good idea of what you're here for—luxury." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"One of Italy’s classiest townhouse hotels, J.K. Place has been much imitated, but few of the copies match the warm, suave, elegant original." Full review
Departures
"Original framed fashion sketches, antique fireplaces, and vintage midcentury furnishings give the place a residential air, further enhanced by a warm staff that helps the property feel like a home." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"There could hardly be a more fitting setting than Rome’s former school of architecture for boutique hotel JK Place Roma." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"A rare breed of boutique hotel that functions as a triple threat: it has a stellar location, an abundance of style and a staff that exudes warm hospitality." Full review