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Albergo Santa Chiara

At a Glance

Pros

great location in the historical center behind the Pantheon
most of the rooms are spacious
the staff is both polite and helpful

Cons

layout is mazelike (you must take two elevators to some of the rooms)
rooms don't get a lot of light

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Albergo Santa Chiara Review

The Santa Chiara, which has been in the family for some 200 years, is situated just behind the Pantheon and near Michelangelo's obelisk in Piazza della Minerva. The hotel lobby is alla Romana—an all white affair, elegantly accented with a Venetian chandelier, a stucco statue, a gilded Baroque mirror, and a walnut concierge desk. Upstairs, the pricier rooms are slightly more swanky with stylish, yet comfortable furniture. Each room has built-in oak headboards, a marble-top desk, and a travertine bath. Double-glaze windows keep out the noise, especially for those rooms facing the piazza. There are also three apartments, for two to five people, with full kitchens.

Contact Information

Address: Via Santa Chiara 21, Pantheon, Rome, 00186 | Map It
Phone: 06/6872979
Website: www.albergosantachiara.com
Location: Pantheon

Hotel Amenities

96 rooms, 3 suites, 3 apartments.
Bar.
Rooms have: safe, kitchen (some).
Rate includes breakfast.
Credit cards accepted.

Member Reviews

poetess, from New York City

9/23/10

Lovely hotel, great rooms and location, but only one staffer(and no guest) has access to the lobby computer, so when she is off, no one can help with obtaining any online information. This means using an internet point several blocks away---- really bizarre for an upscale hotel!

Ratings details: Room: 5 | Atmosphere: 5 | Service: 2 | Value: 3
Talmidah, from Canyon Lake, California

5/13/08

This is an excellent choice if you are looking to stay in the heart of Rome. Fodor's description is very accurate. We stayed in Room 324, which faces an inner courtyard (which was pretty)so our room was quiet and restful. The only sounds we heard were the church bells. The sheets were crisp, white, ironed, and fabulous to climb into after a long day of walking! The Breakfast buffet was very good and included various cold meats and cheeses, hard-boiled eggs, yogurt, cereal, various yummy breads/pastries, coffee, and tea. If you want a cappuccino, request it from the waitstaff and they will make you one. It was wonderful! The front desk staff were reserved but very helpful. In particular, Federica helped us many times to secure tickets and book tours. She even stayed late one day to ensure we were booked for a tour we wanted to take. We enjoyed our stay at Albergo Santa Chiara and would definitely stay there again.

Ratings details: Room: 5 | Atmosphere: 4 | Service: 5 | Value: 4
xbel, from Fairfax Virginia

4/28/08

Perfect location. One can walk to almost any sight in the city. Outstanding breakfast. Just the way to start the day.Very helpful staff. Other reviews site noisy streets. Fair enough but you are in the center of Rome. The city is alive. Expect the activity. Enjoy it.Any number of great, moderate priced restaurants close by if you stay clear of the tourist traps in Piazza Navona /della Rotunda. Outstanding gelato places just around the corner. This hotel was perfect for our trip.

Ratings details: Room: 4 | Atmosphere: 5 | Service: 5 | Value: 5