Double Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Coffee machine
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Guest house · Rome · Lazio
Residenza Romacentro
Small, quiet and immaculately kept, this residence sits in Rome's embassy quarter, a short walk from Barberini metro and most of the city's classic sights.
- A 15-minute walk from the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain
- A 5-minute walk to Barberini metro
- Free WiFi and a portable HANDY phone for exploring Rome
8.8
Great
1249 reviews
Booking.com 8.8 · 1249 reviews
About
Residenza Romacentro
Residenza Romacentro is a small property on Via Lucullo, in Rome's embassy quarter. Despite the central position, guests describe the street as quiet, and the hotel as calm and easy to return to after a day of sightseeing. The lobby has a free coffee machine, and there's a portable HANDY phone for guest use in and around the city.
The guest rooms are described as clean, quiet and well maintained, with soundproofing, tasteful Italian décor and practical extras such as a mini-bar, tea and coffee making kit and an iPad. Breakfast is served until 10:30 and covers both sweet and savoury basics — cakes, pastries, eggs, cheeses, fruit and gluten-free options — though it doesn't extend to hot dishes.
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- Location that makes Rome walkable — The Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain are about a 15-minute walk away, Piazza del Popolo around 20 minutes, and Barberini metro around 5 minutes. The street is quiet, so you get the calm of the embassy quarter rather than the noise of the tourist core.
- Staff consistently singled out for praise — Across guest reviews, staff are described as friendly, helpful, efficient and accommodating. One traveller called them the best they had met in more than 10 years of business and personal travel.
- Spotless, quiet rooms with thoughtful extras — Guests mention soundproofing, tasteful Italian design, small but immaculate rooms, and thoughtful details such as a stocked mini-bar, Egyptian linens, Bvlgari toiletries, tea and coffee facilities and an iPad.
- Practical extras that make arriving easier — Paid airport shuttle, express check-in/out, luggage storage, 24-hour reception and a portable HANDY phone for guests all reduce the usual friction of a city stay.
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Worth weighing
4 to weigh- Breakfast is more sweet than savoury — Guests generally enjoy the spread, but there are no hot dishes, and one review specifically asked for more savoury options like hard boiled eggs, tomatoes and different cheeses.
- Check-in stops at 23:59 — The stated check-in window is 14:00–23:59. If you're landing late, you'll need to confirm arrival plans with the property in advance.
- No pets allowed — The property policy explicitly says pets are not allowed, so it won't suit anyone travelling with a dog or cat.
- Rates start at £258 a night — The starting rate is £258, and the 'Price and service' category is rated 7 — a notch below the overall 8.8. You're paying for location, service and cleanliness, not a bargain rate.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General
- Wi-Fi
- Lift
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
Food & drink
- In-room breakfast
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Mini-bar
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Electric kettle
Room comforts
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Flat-screen TV
- iPad
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Ironing facilities
- Free toiletries
- Parquet floor
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Paid airport shuttle
- Barber shop
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Family
- Cots
House rules
- Non-smoking rooms
- No pets allowed
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.8/10 from 1,249 reviews
Booking.com · 8.8 · 1249 reviews
8.8Verified guest“Excellent position for finding local, less touristy restaurants nearby.”
8.8Verified guest“A perfect, luxurious stay with excellent service, in a wonderful spot right by the US Embassy.”
8.8Verified guest“The whole experience felt excellent: staff were friendly, helpful, efficient and warm, responding attentively to every request. The room was beautifully designed with an Italian touch, and being soundproofed made it very peaceful. The mini-bar was well stocked and reasonably priced, and the room also had a kettle with tea and coffee. In reception there was a free Italian coffee machine plus fruit, cheeses and yoghurt, and ice machines on the first floor. Breakfast was superb and varied, with different coffees, cakes, pastries, muffins, juices, eggs, ham and cheese, fruit salad, cheese cubes, cereals, gluten-free options, several breads and croissants, with some items changing daily. WiFi worked in the room, and a portable HANDY device was available free for use inside and outside the residence, along with an Apple tablet. The bathroom was complete, beautiful and spotless, and cleanliness throughout was excellent.”
8.8Verified guest“The room was pleasant and spotlessly clean.”
8.8Verified guest“The furniture was tasteful, the bathroom was spacious, and breakfast ran until 10:30.”
8.8Verified guest“This mini-hotel is conveniently placed: 15 minutes on foot from Termini, on a quiet street near the American embassy, with the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps within a 15-minute walk and a Coop supermarket close by. Staff were friendly, the room was a normal size, and breakfast was reasonably good though without hot dishes.”
04 — Location
Getting around Rome
The property sits in Rome.
Classic sights: Guest reviews put the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain about 15 minutes away on foot, and Termini station around 15 minutes. The hotel description places Piazza del Popolo about 20 minutes away and the Basilica di Santa Teresa d'Avila just 6 minutes away.
Getting around: Barberini metro station is around a 5-minute walk, according to guest reviews, and the hotel lists a paid airport shuttle for transfers.
Neighbourhood: Via Lucullo sits in the embassy quarter, close to the US Embassy, in an area one guest called among the safest in Rome. Restaurants, markets and a Coop supermarket are close by, but the immediate surroundings are quiet.
Via Lucullo 11, Rome, Lazio, 00187, Italy
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 14:00-23:59
- Check-out
- By 07:00-12:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 14 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
Does Residenza Romacentro allow pets?
No. The property states that pets are not allowed, and the amenity list also includes 'No pets allowed'.
What are check-in and check-out times?
Check-in runs from 14:00 to 23:59 and check-out from 07:00 to 12:00. If you're arriving after midnight, it's best to contact the property directly.
How close is the hotel to Rome's main sights?
Guest reviews put the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain around 15 minutes away on foot. The hotel description lists Piazza del Popolo as about 20 minutes' walk and the Basilica di Santa Teresa d'Avila as 6 minutes' walk. Termini station is around 15 minutes on foot.
Is WiFi available?
Yes. The hotel description mentions high-speed internet throughout the property, and an amenity list includes Wi-Fi. One guest also noted free WiFi in the room.
What do guests say about breakfast?
Most describe it as varied and generous, with cakes, pastries, cheese, fruit and gluten-free options. Some wished for more savoury choices, and there are no hot dishes.
The bottom line
Residenza Romacentro earns its strong guest rating through a quiet central location, spotless rooms and staff who seem to make a real difference to a stay. Breakfast and the check-in window have limitations, and the price is on the higher side, but as a calm, well-run base for exploring Rome on foot, it's a dependable choice.
8.8Based on an 8.8 guest rating across 1,249 reviews and the recurring themes in guest feedback.
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