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Hotel Philia, Rome
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About the Hotel
Via Palestro 88,
Rome,
Italy,
00185,
Lazio
Hotel Philia is situated just 5 minutes from the Rome Termini Train Station. This hotel offers budget accommodation in a vibrant part of the city. Guests enjoy comfortable rooms equipped with modern amenities. The location provides easy access to major attractions such as the Coliseum and Trevi Fountain.
Location
Ideally positioned in Central Station, the hotel allows easy navigation to famous landmarks. Nearby public transport options enhance mobility across the city. The hotel is within walking distance of notable sites such as the Roman Forum and Capitol Hill. Taxis are the best way to reach the hotel from the airport.
Rooms
All guestrooms at Hotel Philia feature air conditioning and free WiFi. Each room includes a private bathroom with a shower. The hotel provides different standards of rooms to cater to various accommodation requests. Rooms are also fitted with soundproofed windows for enhanced comfort.
Eat & Drink
The hotel houses a bar where guests can enjoy refreshments. There is also a coffee shop/café on-site to satisfy any cravings. Room service is available for added convenience. Guests can experience local flavors in nearby restaurants and cafes.
Leisure & Business
Hotel Philia offers complimentary wired and wireless Internet access throughout the property. The 24-hour front desk ensures that guests receive assistance whenever needed. Multilingual staff are available to help with various inquiries. Guests can also take advantage of area shuttles to explore Rome.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Comfortable Beds!
“The beds were surprisingly comfortable, providing a restful night after long days of exploring.” view full review
Simple Breakfast
“The continental breakfast offered a decent variety, with fresh pastries that kickstarted our mornings.” view full review
Decent Shower!
“The shower had reliable hot water, making it refreshing after a long day in the city, despite its age.” view full review
Cozy Atmosphere
“The common areas were inviting, allowing for a relaxed gathering spot between excursions.” view full review
General
No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Guest Parking
Electric kettle
Services
Paid airport shuttle
Tours/Ticket assistance
Business
Fax/Photocopying
Children
Cots
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Self-catering
Electric kettle
Media
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
Parquet floor
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Location
Via Palestro 88,
Rome,
Italy,
00185,
Lazio
Map view
street view
Via Palestro 88,
Rome,
Italy,
00185,
Lazio
City landmarks
Square
Colosseum
2.4
km
Fountain
Trevi Fountain
2.5
km
Church
Pantheon
2.5
km
Largo della Salara Vecchia
Roman Forum
2.1
km
Landmark
Piazza Navona
2.8
km
Square
Piazza Venezia
2.2
km
Piazza di Spagna
Piazza di Spagna
2.0
km
Square
Spanish Steps
2.5
km
Cemetery
Altar of the Fatherland
2.2
km
Church
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
1.1
km
Museum
Borghese Gallery and Museum
2.0
km
Museum
Vatican Museums
4.4
km
Church
St. Peter's Basilica
4.4
km
Piazza Santa Maria Nova
Palatine Hill
2.2
km
Church
Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
2.6
km
Bridge
Castel Sant'Angelo
3.3
km
Square
Piazza del Popolo
2.6
km
Church
Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs
770 m
Piazza del Colosseo
Ancient Roman ruins
2.4
km
Square
Piazza Barberini
2.2
km
Church
San Pietro in Vincoli
1.8
km
Zoo
Bioparco di Roma
2.2
km
Square
Campo de' Fiori
3.0
km
Museum
Capitoline Museums
2.3
km
Museum
Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome
1.4
km
Square
Saint Peter's Square
4.1
km
Via del Circo Massimo Between Via dei Cerchi and Via del Circo Massimo
Circus Maximus
2.6
km
Church
Church of the Gesu
2.4
km
Piazza Barberini
Triton Fountain
1.9
km
Historic Site
Domus Aurea
2.1
km
Nearby
Church
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
1.1
km
Church
Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs
770 m
Restaurants
Alice Pizza
40 m
Via Milazzo 47/49 Vicinanze Roma Termini
Birreria Anima
140 m
Via Marsala 27
Very Food
100 m
Via Varese Civico 38/42
Forno Fagiani
110 m
Via Varese 36
Ristorante Pizzeria Andrea
200 m
Via Dei Mille 37/39
La Pasticciera
170 m
Via Varese 43
Caffetteria Universitaria
180 m
3-5 Viale de Universita D0185
Pizzeria Del Secolo
200 m
62 Via Palestro
Gelateria La Romana
900 m
Via Venti Settembre 60
Piccolo Spazio
200 m
Via Dei Mille 31
Spinelli
200 m
Via dei Mille
Bar Fondi
240 m
Via Milazzo 16
The Beehive Hostel Cafe
230 m
Via Marghera 8
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
54%
liked the hotel and would stay again
Convenient location
Friendly staff
Unclean room
Untidy surroundings
5.4/10
Guest rating
Rooms
5.0
Location
6.9
Service
6.3
Dining
5.1
Guest reviews
5.4/10
based on 10 reviews
6.9
6.9/10 based on 515 reviews
Gerald
United States,
May
2024
6.6/10
The hotel is situated in a convenient location close to the main train station. The rooms, although small, provide most necessities, but lack minibars for personal items. The service was friendly, offering a map of the city upon check-in. The dining experience, though simple, was satisfactory. Overall, the facilities require improvement, but the value for money is reasonable.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms are small but have everything you need, lacking minibars for personal items.
Service
8.0
The staff was friendly and provided a map of the city during check-in.
Location
6.0
The hotel is in a poor area of Rome, but it's walking distance to the Station.
Dining
7.0
The dining was simple but tasty enough for a satisfying experience.
Facilities
5.0
The facilities would benefit from some improvements.
Robert
United States,
May
2024
6.8/10
The hotel is conveniently located near Termini Station, offering good value and cleanliness with friendly staff. However, some room issues affected the overall experience.
Rooms
7.0
The room had everything needed but lacked a minibar. Unfortunately, there were cleanliness issues like dirty curtains, dark marks on walls, and a filthy extra bed.
Service
7.0
The staff were friendly and accommodating, although the service could improve with better plate management and quicker response to room temperature adjustments.
Location
8.0
The hotel's proximity to Termini Station is excellent for transportation, but the surrounding area may not be the most attractive.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was satisfactory, but improvements could be made with the use of plastic plates and limited options.
Facilities
6.0
Don
United States,
April
2024
5.6/10
My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The location was convenient, being within walking distance of the Station, and the staff were friendly and accommodating. However, the room I stayed in had several cleanliness issues that made the stay less enjoyable.
Rooms
5.0
The room was situated only a few meters from the mini market and near a grid outside. However, there were several cleanliness issues like bad smells, stains on the walls, and unclean amenities.
Service
6.0
The staff, though friendly, were dressed in track suits, which seemed a bit casual for a hotel setting. They were accommodating but could improve by providing better services like collecting dishes more efficiently.
Location
7.0
The hotel's location was convenient, walking distance to the Station. However, some areas around the hotel looked untidy and uncared for, which gave a slightly dodgy impression.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was simple but enough to keep me going before my early excursions. However, having to eat from plastic plates was not the most ideal experience.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel had basic facilities that served their purpose. However, there were some improvements needed in terms of cleanliness and maintenance.
Convenient location
Unclean room
Ralph
United States,
April
2024
5.4/10
The hotel location is convenient, close to Termini, with helpful and friendly staff, but the rooms need significant improvement in cleanliness and maintenance. The dining options are acceptable for a quick start to the day, and the facilities are basic.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms had various cleanliness and maintenance issues, from dirty curtains to mold in the bathroom. The extra bed was filthy, and the bathroom amenities were outdated.
Service
5.0
The staff was trying to be helpful, but encounters, like removing guests from a broken lift, weren't handled well. Some staff members came across as rude.
Location
7.0
The location is very close to Termini, making it easy to access different areas. The surroundings could use some cleaning up, but overall, it's a good spot.
Dining
5.0
Breakfast was poor but sufficient, catering to those who enjoy heavily sweetened options.
Facilities
6.0
Basic facilities with no significant amenities. Some improvements could be made to enhance the overall guest experience.
Scott
United States,
April
2024
5.0/10
My stay at the hotel was quite disappointing. The room I got was on the first floor, and it turned out to be at Ventura hotel instead of Philia hotel. The curtains were dirty, the walls had dark marks, and the whole place felt unclean. The extra bed was filthy, the bathroom had an old seating ring that looked like it could fall apart any minute, and there was even duct tape on the hairdryer. Mold in the bathroom, water from the shower hose going everywhere, an unhygienic toilet brush, and a non-responsive toilet washer made the experience quite unpleasant. The shower drapes were too long, covering the drain which seemed clogged, and there were only 3 hangers in a massive wooden closet, unlike what the images portrayed. Overall, I was disappointed as this did not match my expectations from any other hotel I've stayed in.
Rooms
5.0
The room was far from satisfactory with cleanliness issues and various maintenance problems.
Service
5.0
The staff were friendly and accommodating to our needs, but the overall service fell short in other aspects.
Location
5.0
The location of the hotel was good in terms of convenience, but it lacked the cleanliness and upkeep expected.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was disappointing with subpar offerings and serving on plastic plates.
Facilities
5.0
The facilities were not up to par, showing signs of neglect and lack of proper upkeep.
Convenient Location
Dirty Rooms
Derek
United States,
November
2023
6.0/10
My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The location was convenient as it was very close to Termini station, and the staff were friendly and provided us with a map of the city upon check-in. However, the rooms had a bit of a musty smell due to the lack of direct sunlight, and the dining options were subpar with the need to eat from plastic plates. The price was fair for the value offered.
Rooms
6.0
The room I stayed in was on the first floor and lacked direct sunlight, resulting in a slight musty smell. It was not as ideal as the Airbnb near the Spanish Steps for the same price.
Service
8.0
The staff at the hotel were friendly and welcoming, even providing us with a map of the city upon arrival.
Location
7.0
The hotel's location near Termini station was convenient for transportation, but the cleanliness of the area could have been improved.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was lacking as we had to eat from plastic plates, which was not ideal.
Facilities
5.0
Roger
United States,
September
2023
5.8/10
Staying at this hotel was a bit of a mixed bag. The rooms were unacceptable due to various cleanliness issues, but the hotel is in a good location. The service was nice overall, although there were some moments of neglect. The dining experience was alright, with a decent breakfast selection. The facilities could be improved to offer a more pleasant stay.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms were unacceptable with cleanliness issues.
Service
7.0
The service was nice overall, with some neglect at times.
Location
8.0
The hotel is in a good location, close to main attractions.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was alright with a decent breakfast selection.
Facilities
5.0
Facilities could be improved for a more pleasant stay.
Convenient Location
Dirty Rooms
Trevor
United States,
September
2023
7.4/10
I loved the hotel's central location, just a few meters from the mini market and close to a grid outside. We were given a triple room instead of a double but it was small, yet clean and cozy for us as a couple. Being able to store our luggage after check-out was convenient. The service was friendly and they even provided us with a map of the city, which was helpful. The staff was nice and friendly overall. The breakfast was very limited, but the cured meat was tasty. The hotel's location was fantastic, close to main attractions and within walking distance of the train station. A few minor issues like shower curtains too long and limited hangers were noticeable. Facilities were good enough for a comfortable stay.
Rooms
8.0
Our room was small but clean and perfect for us as a couple.
Service
7.0
The staff was friendly and provided us with a map of the city.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was fantastic, very central and close to major sights and the train station.
Dining
6.0
The breakfast was simple but tasty enough to start the day.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel had basic facilities, but they were sufficient for a comfortable stay.
clean
limited breakfast
Frank
United States,
May
2023
5.0/10
The hotel room had some cleanliness issues with dirty curtains, marked walls, a filthy extra bed, and an old crumbling toilet seat. The bathroom had mold, a duct-taped hairdryer, and maintenance issues like a non-working toilet washer. However, the room looked recently decorated and served our needs well. The price was reasonable compared to a similar option near the Spanish Steps on Airbnb.
Rooms
5.0
The room had cleanliness issues with mold, dirty curtains, and maintenance problems.
Service
5.0
The service was lacking, with staff not welcoming guests warmly and seeming distracted by personal phones. However, they did provide fresh towels and toilet paper.
Location
7.0
The location was convenient, within walking distance to Termini Station and Rome's historic sites. Some areas needed cleaning and maintenance.
Dining
5.0
We had to use plastic plates for breakfast, which was continental but lacked variety. The dining experience could be improved.
Facilities
5.0
Basic facilities were available, but the cleanliness and maintenance standards were subpar.
Sonny
United States,
May
2023
5.6/10
The hotel is conveniently located near Termini station in Rome, offering good value with friendly and supportive staff. Some cleanliness issues may need attention, yet it remains a quiet and welcoming choice.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms had noticeable cleanliness issues with marks on walls, old bathroom fixtures, and some unclean items like the extra bed and curtains. However, the rooms were spacious despite needing more hangers in the closet.
Service
7.0
The service was genuinely caring and helpful, though some improvements in the housekeeping process like using a wagon for plates may enhance efficiency.
Location
6.0
The hotel's location near Termini station in Rome is convenient for travel, but some areas could benefit from additional cleaning for a more pleasant environment.
Dining
5.0
The continental breakfast was sufficient to start the day but lacked variety and quality. Consider additional options to enhance the dining experience.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were average with some maintenance issues, needing attention to sanitation and maintenance of amenities.