A Rome hotel close to the Roman Colosseum

Hotel Delta Colosseo, Rome

If you want to see the sights of Classical Rome then this comfortable four-star accommodation is pretty much ideal. The clue is there in the name of the Hotel Delta Colosseo: the modern, fully renovated property, painted white and with its front doors flanked by imposing palm trees, is on Via Labicana, within strolling distance of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the other must-see sights of Antica Roma.

For a prime view of the Colosseum, head up to the roof terrace with open-air swimming pool. The panorama from here takes in not just the extraordinary amphitheatre but also the park at Colle Oppio, the Domus Aurea (built by the megalomaniacal Emperor Nero) and the Basilica of Saint Giovanni in Laterano. The European Union business centre is nearby, as are countless other important and fascinating museums, galleries, monuments and archaeological sites.

The double rooms at this delightful downtown Rome accommodation have air conditioning, an in-room safe, direct phone, television with movie channel plus cable/satellite connection, bathroom with tub and toilet, and an alarm clock radio. Breakfast is provided each morning, and the front desk staff (helpful and on hand around the clock) will be happy to advise on where to eat and drink in the neighbourhood - you have lots of enticing choices. The hotel has a lounge bar and sunbed.

For the slightly more far-flung sights (though much of Rome is within walking distance) you have an excellent public transport system. Sitting here on the south side of the Parco di Traiano, the Hotel Delta Colosseo is within easy reach of a number of Metro stations, including those at Cavour and Colosseo. The main rail station (Termini) lies a few hundred yards north of here.

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Double room from €64

 

Score from 200 reviews: 7/10