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Hotel San Anselmo
At a Glance
- historic building with artful decor
- great showers with jets
- a garden where you can enjoy your breakfast
Pros
- some consider it a bit of a hike to sights
- limited public transportation
- the wireless is pricey
Cons
Hotel San Anselmo Review
Birdsongs add to the mood and charm of this already romantic retreat. The Hotel San Anselmo is far from the bustle of the city center, perched on top of the Aventine Hill in a residential neighborhood. This full-scale 19th-century villa was completely refurbished in 2006 and given a sleek metropolitan feel. The new look blends bits of baroque antique-flair such as the chandelier from the 800s mixed with contemporary pieces such as the sharp stainless steel fireplace in the public spaces. Others will find the best features here are the verdant garden and terrace bar. Guest rooms are each carefully designed to follow a particular theme. Among the favorites are: "Room of Poems" which feature poems beautifully scrawled onto the walls and the "Room of Kisses" which has a big canopy bed with romantic and suggestive drapes. All in all, the San Anselmo is molto charming.
- Address: Piazza San Anselmo 2, Aventino, Rome, 00153 | Map It
- Phone: 06/570057
- Website: www.aventinohotels.com
- Location: Aventino and Testaccio
Contact Information
- 45 rooms.
- Bar, parking.
- Rooms have: safe, Internet.
- Rate includes breakfast.
- Credit cards accepted.
Hotel Amenities
Member Reviews
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tomassocroccante, from New York NY
Though the place has been redecorated since my first visit (now it's a bit "baroque-trendy" for my taste) it's still special. You will wake up to birdsong and breezes instead of traffic and exhaust fumes. Enjoy views over rooftops and treetops. Take your breakfast in the garden.
Bathrooms are large, guest rooms comfortable. Nice windows. A few rooms have a terrace. there are stairs, but also ground floor rooms convenient to the garden.
I love the proximity to Testaccio restaurants, where the only thing that reminds you you're a tourist is that you're the only tourist to be seen.
Some people find the Aventine too far away from things - I think it's pretty perfect. Like staying in the country, but 5-10 minutes from almost anything, whether walking, in a taxi or on the bus.
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