Hotel Palazzo Manfredi – Small Luxury Hotels of the WorldvsBabuino 181
Both properties are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Babuino 181 is preferred by most reviewers compared to Palazzo Manfredi - Relais & Chateaux. Babuino 181 scores 88 with accolades from 10 sources like Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and BlackBook.
Hotel Palazzo Manfredi – Small Luxury Hotels of the World
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Via Labicana 125, Rome
From $288/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "Rooms are very comfortable, service is great and it has a superb restaurant too."
Michelin Guide "Without a doubt the hotel's most striking feature is its delightful roof-garden terrace, which is perfect for a relaxing breakfast or romantic dinner."
Concierge "This pretty pink palazzo, with its foundations in the Ludus Magnus (ancient Rome's gladiator training school), is about as close as you can sleep to the Colosseum."
Lonely Planet "Exuding exclusivity and intimate reserve, this gorgeous five-star charms at every turn." Full review
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"This luxury boutique hotel stands out for its incredible views." Full review
Tablet18.5
"This luxury hotel occupies a 16th-century villa which stands on the site of what used to be a training academy for gladiators." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The palazzo also rents five gorgeous apartments, penthouses, and lofts, where you can live like a count... but with all the services of a hotel." Full review
Star Service "This fine, well-run Relais & Chateaux hotel fits R&C's mission statement to a T and even manages to outclass the Fortyseven Hotel. " Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"It makes no secret of its luxury cachet, this 16-room gem so close to the Colosseum that you can almost hear the lions roar." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "With close-ups of the Colosseum just outside bedroom windows, Hotel Palazzo Manfredi is a 16th-century palazzo with all the opulent Roman trimmings." Full review
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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."
Tablet18.9
"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." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Sepia-toned photographic murals of iconic Roman monuments set the tone." Full review
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 "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."
OysterUpscale
"Split between two buildings, the 24-room Babuino 181 is an upscale boutique ideal for the discerning traveler." Full review
Fodor's "This stylish hotel with spacious, loftlike accommodations offers top-notch amenities, ultimate privacy, and personalized service."
The Telegraph9.0
"The chic, pied-a-terre vibe of Babuino 181 is key to its top ranking as one of Rome’s best and most discreet hideaways." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Appealing especially well to business travelers, and young families, plus anyone wanting a no-fuss, comfortable stay in Rome." Full review
Frommer's "Sleek, contemporary hotel, with relatively spacious rooms and apartment-size suites outfitted with Frette linens, iPod docks, and Nespresso machines. Bathrooms are heavy on the marble and mosaics." Full review
