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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
Hotel Columbia
7 / 10
Via del Viminale 15, 00184 Rome
From $105 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This is one of the best hotels in the neighborhood, with a hardworking multilingual staff." Full review
Insight Guides 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 DK Eyewitness
"This quiet gem of a hotel is found in one of Rome’s busiest neighborhoods."
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Dark wood and light-colored fabrics give the rooms an airy, Mediterranean feel; ask for one with a balcony.
Star Service 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." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"The three-pearl Hotel Columbia offers a great location to public transportation and romantic features, like antique furnishings and paintings." Full review
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Babuino 181
Babuino 181
8 / 10
Via del Babuino 181, 00187 Rome
From $226 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Multilingual
  • Dry Cleaning
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Decorated with contemporary Italian flair, the accommodation is stylishly comfortable and includes breakfast and concierge service."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Sepia-toned photographic murals of iconic Roman monuments set the tone." Full review
Star Service 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." Full review
BlackBook 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 Oyster
Upscale
"Split between two buildings, the 24-room Babuino 181 is an upscale boutique ideal for the discerning traveler." Full review
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