The Westin Excelsior, RomevsThe Inn At The Roman Forum
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Westin Excelsior, Rome ranks marginally better than The Inn At The Roman Forum. The Westin Excelsior, Rome has a TripExpert Score of 85 with positive reviews from 12 reviews such as Oyster, Rough Guide and Travel + Leisure.
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
The Inn At The Roman Forum Show All Reviews
Via degli Ibernesi 30, 00184 Rome
From $149/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"A foliage-draped door on a pedestrian alley reminiscent of a Tuscan village opens into one of Rome's most attractive new designer-boutique offerings."
Travel + Leisure
"This 12-room, ivy-draped hotel sits in the crook of a tiny lane between the busy Via Nazionale and the Forum." Full review
Star Service
"This designer lair consistently offers up the kind of sophisticated contemporary style and regional packaging demanding, well-heeled clients seek out." Full review
Afar Magazine
"This lovely boutique hotel might just have the best location in Rome: It's right across from the entrance to the Roman forum, down the street from the Colosseum." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The Inn at the Roman Forum shows off a striking decor of walls covered in silk moiré, heavy bronze drapes, parquet floors, and sculptures and paintings of ancient aristocrats." Full review
Hideaway Report
90.0
"Enchanting hideaway in a 15th-century mansion on a quiet cul-de-sac adjoining Trajan’s Forum." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Hidden behind a discreet entrance in a quiet street near the Imperial Forums, this chic boutique hotel is pure gold." Full review
Time Out
"Opened in 2006, this boutique hotel's location, near the Forum but on a picturesque street comfortably off the tourist trail, affords it a more exclusive feel than its sister hotels." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Head to the roof terrace, where the views of the Eternal City are endlessly spectacular. Rooms mix the grandiose with the contemporary."
Rome Travel Guide
July 6, 2021
Independent
"Traditional wooden beams and rich fabrics give the rooms at this luxury hideaway a cosy feel, while the rooftop terrace offers fine views of some of central Rome’s most famous landmarks"