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Babuino 181
Via del Babuino 181, Rome, Italy
Neighborhood: Piazza del Popolo
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Just off the Piazza del Popolo is the Via del Babuino, named for a statue of Silenus that somehow found itself informally christened “the baboon.” This was an artists’ quarter which has since gentrified — a common setting for a stylish little boutique hotel, no less so for the fact that the gentrification took place a century ago. Today it’s home to Babuino 181, a stylish little pied-à-terre–style boutique hotel, yards from the Spanish Steps and surrounded by some of the best upscale shopping that Rome has to offer.
Historic Italy outside, contemporary Italy inside — this is the contrast that drives Babuino 181, and to look out over this ancient city from within a suite that’s furnished in the latest in modern Italian design. The suites are cozy, given the period floor plan, but here that’s made into a virtue: the accommodations feel more like swanky little city apartments than like typical rectangular hotel rooms.
As for services, they’re minimal — there’s probably a euphemism, something like Parisian-plan, for a hotel without a restaurant or a proper public bar. For a breath of fresh air there’s a newly opened roof terrace, the ideal spot for an al fresco breakfast or a sunset cocktail. After that, take a cue from the throngs of pedestrians on the streets outside, and get out and stretch your legs — Rome isn’t a place to lock yourself in your suite anyway.
- Complimentary upgrade upon hotel check-in, based upon availability
- Complimentary bottle of Italian champagne, in room upon arrival.
- Complimentary fruit plate, in room upon arrival.
- Complimentary daily continental breakfast per guest (max 2 guests), a value of 10euros per per person per day.
- 14 Rooms
- Style: Modern Design
- Atmosphere: Lively
- 25 Guest Reviews
- Babuino 181
- Via del Babuino 181
- Rome, Italy
- Neighborhood: Piazza del Popolo
Hotel amenities and services
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- Babysitting (on request)
- Central air conditioning
- Free wi-fi
- Luggage storage
- Multi-lingual staff
- No pets allowed
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25 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Michelle
- Stayed June 2013
- Rating: Poor
What I liked:
Room was nice and roof top bar was great.
What the hotel could do better:
We went to the reception for check out at 8:40 am. The girl at the reception said she couldn't check us out and had to wait for her colleague Dodola. She called Dodola who was on the 4th floor to come down but she took 15 mins to come despite we said we have to get to he airport. When Dodola finally arrived, she was not apologetic at all. She was even giving us attitude rolling eyes. We think it was ridiculous that only 1 person in the whole hotel can do check out. And if that is the case, the person should be more available. And if we had to wait for 15 mins, at least Dodola should be more courteous and apologetic.
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- Glenn
- Stayed December 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
good size room, good design,atmosphere location, friendly staff
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Megan
- Stayed March 2013
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
The location was perfect. It felt like your own cool flat in the heart of Rome, with the addition of concierge services, and a lovely roof terrace with complimentary wine and breakfast every day.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
