Hotels near Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels and Martyrs, Rome

This was our second time in Best Western hotel Universo. Location is perfect: very close to the central railway station Termini and to metro stations, in 15 minutes walk to Colosseum/Forum and 5 minutes to magnificent churches like Santa Maria Maggiore and Santa Prassede. Room is clean and relatively spacious, about 20 sqm including the bathroom united with the toilet. Everything works. Minor fault of the building is insufficient sound insulation. When some clients started a booming discussion at 01.30 PM on 28.05.2024, the sleep did not come easy. The breakfast is very good especially compared with other Roman hotels we’ve visited before – you eat tasty and recognizable foods – ham, cheese, bread. The stuff is friendly but occasionally bring informational mistakes like giving an expert opinion on time-tables of the trains, not corresponding to the reality. Summary: a nice hotel and we shall come back (4 of 5, but all of us are not immaculate)

The hotel was conveniently located 5-min from Termini train station and the FCO airport shuttle bus and hop on hop off bus stops just across. We stayed 2 times during our 2 week stay in Rome - over night stay before heading down to Civitavecchia Port for MSC cruise and 4 night stay upon return from the cruise ship. We used the hotel storage service for one of our luggage bags for a week during our 7-day cruise. The hotel staffs were friendly.

This hotel is in an incomparable location for those wishing to travel to or from Termini Station and the Termini metro station. It is in close proximity to many first class sites, including the Baths of Diocletian, Santa Maria Maggiore, and Santa Pressede. The atmosphere within the hotel is modern and restful --worlds away from the gritty hustle and bustle outside its doors. The Superior Double room that we were given was of good size, quiet and was recently decorated with very lovely wood accents. The bathroom looked modern; however, the grout in the shower was already showing signs of age. This might be attributable to the fact that there was no fan in the bathroom. The breakfast was generous and good for the most part. I did, however, find it shocking that , rather than picking the coffee cup up by its saucer, the waiter picked up the cup by its top (yuck) in order to refill it, leaving the saucer on the table. Given the reasonable price point, this hotel provides a good and predictable night's stay.

In general, my stay at the hotel was so-so. The hotel is old but somewhat partly updated (by the way, it looks nothing like the photos on its official website!). Unfortunately, the hotel’s lobby seemed outdated, much like the super slow, tiny elevator (it couldn’t fit both of us - me and my partner - plus our 2 large pieces of luggage and one small carry-on, so we had to take the elevator separately) and the crappy-looking hotel floors. My check-in process was disappointing. First of all, it was impossible to contact the hotel the day before and on the morning of my arrival. The hotel’s phone was always unavailable. There were a few tones at the beginning, but then it cut off like someone picked up and dropped the phone on purpose. When I mentioned this to the front desk lady, she pretended to be unaware and told me they had this issue for 2 days and were waiting for a technician to fix the phone. I did not buy this story. Because I couldn’t contact the hotel, I couldn’t make my major request - a room on a high floor with a city view. Of course, when I checked in around 6 p.m., I was told the only available room was on the second floor. Generally, I found the hotel’s front desk staff (and housekeepers) not very friendly or helpful. Every day, the front desk staff looked annoyed and angry, especially the girls. The guys had a slightly better attitude. My Double Room was on the second floor. The room was not soundproof at all. I could clearly hear noises from the hallway and outside. I was especially annoyed by kids screaming and running up and down the hallway every single day. It is sad that their parents allowed them to behave like that inside the small hotel, and none of the hotel’s staff cared to address the issue. My room’s size was okay for 2 people, the room was ideally clean, and I actually liked its pretty design, including the colors. The room was obviously renovated, but some furniture pieces still had scratches and looked not “fresh.” The room had only one window, and because of the narrow street and a building right across, there was not much natural daylight. Plus, I could clearly see into the windows across, and they could see me, so I often had to keep the curtains closed and use the room lighting. I definitely hated the very small and outdated TV. The refrigerator was also old and had a slightly weird, not fresh smell. Luckily, the closet was big and could fit a lot of stuff inside, but the safe inside the closet was old and small. The Double bed was not very comfortable, including the awful pillows. Another issue in the room was not enough plugs; my partner and I struggled to charge all our gadgets one after another. The hotel’s Wi-Fi was not super fast. Sometimes I could not even upload a 1-minute video to Facebook or watch a YouTube video in high quality. The bathroom was big enough, but the shower stall was super tiny and uncomfortable. The actual shower did not work well - the water pressure was weak, and the broken shower he

- Room: A traditional apartment was converted into three rooms, with a small kitchen and a common area for each room. Each room is different and the space is quite large. In fact, it is more like a shared apartment. The room should have been newly renovated not long ago, and the facilities are OK, but it is not very soundproof. However, many European hotels are not soundproof either, so there may be no way. - Location: A love-hate location, very close to the train station, right next to it, but the streets are really messy and dirty, and there are hidden dangers of unsafe conditions. You need to be very calm and strong when going out. - If you are passing by for a transfer, or don't mind the chaos in Europe and Africa, you can stay here. If you are on vacation and have a similar budget, it is best to choose other areas. - In addition, the check-in time of this accommodation is 5 pm, which is later than ordinary hotels. Otherwise, there is an additional charge of 25 euros, and an additional cleaning fee of 100 euros. To be honest, this is a bit of a pitfall. Booking also has many homestays, but many do not have such charges. They are classified as hotels in Ctrip, so it is easy to ignore them. - Checking in is also quite troublesome. You have to fill in a lot of information through Google sheet before check-in. It is not friendly to many people who cannot use it and it feels informal.

I stayed here on 7th August for a concert ' Excellent location very close to the Colosseum and Circus Maximus and within easy walking distance of other wonderful sights of Rome! Convenient car parking just a few minutes from the hotel! Comfortable, clean, quiet room !! Excellent value for money! Too bad for the breakfast time a little early during the week ! Beautiful terrace overlooking the city with exquisite aperitifs!

My sister, brother-in-law, and I stayed at Hotel Manfredi in early November 2022 and we could not ask for more in a hotel. My hotel room was perfect, roomy, and comfortable; after a long day out, it was great to come ”home” (yes, I thought of it as my home in Rome). The breakfast, which we were lucky to enjoy a few mornings was delicious (it's not just a donut and coffee - I mean I am talking a full spread including eggs, tarts, cheeses, bacon, hash browns and more) so filling that we could skip lunch, which saved more money to spend on dinners. The staff was very kind and attentive to our needs. When my brother-in-law suddenly had a health issue, Roberta came to the room to make sure he was ok. He needed a doctor later and the hotel staff helped arranged for one to come to the hotel room! Made a scary time, less scary. This review is long over due. I will be returning to Rome soon, and I know Hotel Manfredi is where I want to stay. And did I mention that it is in a beautiful historic building? The wide elegant stairs are gorgeous and makes you think you are in another time. The hotel location is fantastic on Via Margutta, very near to where parts of a ”Roman Holiday” was filmed. The hotel is less than a 5 minute walk to the Spanish Steps. I also enjoyed the Italian tradition of passeggiata after dinner every evening - I didn't gain one pound even though I was eating upwards of three gelatos a day, and a huge amount of pasta. You feel safe walking around the area because everything is still mostly open after dinner and lots of people are out strolling or eating again. The food in Rome is amazing, but I don't have to tell prospective travelers that!! Come to Rome and stay at the Hotel Manfredi! I will again soon.

I would have liked to rate the hotel as 4.5* however our room was at the front of the hotel and even with the windows shut it was very noisy from the large road junction outside, plus there was noise from other residents and tvs in other rooms, maybe some soundproofing needs to be carried out. That having been said the location was excellent, an easily walkable distance to main attractions, plus a metro stop is directly outside the hotel. The area felt safe at night and there some very good restaurants to try which are only minutes away. Should you wish to go shopping then there are plenty of non-designer shops to choose from nearby including a very good department store called COIN. Our room was a good size and had a lovely bathroom. The bed was large and extremely comfortable, the linen was super soft. Cleaning through the hotel was of a high standard. Breakfast was excellent, everything you might want and the most delicious scrambled eggs I have ever had in a hotel. There were salads, pastries, cakes, fresh fruit, yoghurts, different cured meats and cheeses, sausages and bacon and vegetarian options. Top marks for the hard working breakfast staff. A great start to the day. Staff generally were friendly and helpful. At reception were snacks and drinks to welcome you which was a nice gesture. The hotel also has a small restaurant, ideal for lunches or if you are too exhausted to leave the hotel at night. We had pizzas and salads there a couple of times for lunch and they were very good. The reception area is good with couches, they will look after your baggage if you have a late flight. A very enjoyable stay.

Lovely stay at this hotel. Had a very warm and friendly greeting from the reception team on arrival. There was a slight mix up with one of our rooms being double rather than twin (which was likely fault of the 3rd party agent rather than the hotel) but they quickly rectified. We were also very pleasantly surprised to receive complimentary fizz on arrival. The rooms are well presented. We were in a family suite and the bedroom plus bathroom were very generous in size with reasonable amenities. Beds very comfortable! The roof terrace was a nice quiet place to relax & the ground floor bar was a great addition with wonderful service. Breakfast was good, a fair selection of options to suit most people, and the serving time period is very generous. As a location it is perfect - felt in the middle from both all the main tourist attractions of historic Rome, as well as Vatican City. It was a very quiet area, so a pleasant escape from the very busy Rome centre. I would 100% stay here again and will definitely recommend to anyone I know visiting the city.

We stayed at Hotel ISA for 12 nights, and couldn't have picked a better location. It was in walking distance to many of the sights, and convenient to the Metro. The breakfast on the terrace was wonderful with a great view and variety of food. All of the staff were friendly and helpful. The air conditioning was not on yet (which we found out is normal for Europe this time of year), and we requested a fan for our room. Within an hour or 2 they had delivered a floor fan which was a big help sleeping at night. The room was also equipped with soundproof widows. There are also many restaurants and gelato places near by for convenience. I would like to thank the staff for making our stay great, and I would not hesitate to recommend this hotel.