Hotel Columbia vs Babuino 181
Both properties are praised by writers. On balance, Babuino 181 is preferred by most professionals compared to Hotel Columbia. Babuino 181 ranks #6 in Rome with positive reviews from 10 publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Oyster and BlackBook.
Hotel Columbia
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Via del Viminale 15, 00184 Rome
From $105 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This is one of the best hotels in the neighborhood, with a hardworking multilingual staff."
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Insight Guides
"This charming hotel is centrally located near to the Via Nazionale, and has large, elegantly furnished rooms with good modern facilities."
DK Eyewitness
"This quiet gem of a hotel is found in one of Rome’s busiest neighborhoods."
i
Dark wood and light-colored fabrics give the rooms an airy, Mediterranean feel; ask for one with a balcony.
Star Service
"This tourist-grade operation is clean and modern, and with the exception of the low, low rates, the popular rooftop terrace is perhaps its most endearing feature."
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Oyster
Mid-Range
"The three-pearl Hotel Columbia offers a great location to public transportation and romantic features, like antique furnishings and paintings."
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Babuino 181
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Via del Babuino 181, 00187 Rome
From $226 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Dry Cleaning
Rough Guide
"Decorated with contemporary Italian flair, the accommodation is stylishly comfortable and includes breakfast and concierge service."
Travel + Leisure
"Sepia-toned photographic murals of iconic Roman monuments set the tone."
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Star Service
"Located two blocks south of the charismatic Hotel de Russie, Rome's high priestess of hip hospitality, this engaging B&B has a sweet little swagger of its own."
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BlackBook
"Babuino 181, situated in a remarkable nineteenth-century palazzo, now boasts sophisticated, up-to-date Italian designs and those special amenities that make living life easier."
Oyster
Upscale
"Split between two buildings, the 24-room Babuino 181 is an upscale boutique ideal for the discerning traveler."
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