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General Description

Hotel Mediterraneo was designed in 1938 by Mario Loreti, and is located on the highest of Rome's seven hills, the Esquilino. It offers its guests a magnificent panoramic view of Rome. The hotel was initially designed to be a hotel in the grand European style and this goal has indeed been fulfilled. With 254 rooms on 10 floors, the building stands over fifty m high. Its interior design is inspired by a monumental and understated luxury. The lobby is adorned with marble busts of Roman Emperors and mosaics portraying the departure and return of Ulysses to Ithaca. The decoration is dominated by precious woods and marble, and a sea motif occurs throughout the hotel. The beautiful Breakfast Room with its high ceilings is decorated with tritons and mermaids in carved oak, with two large chandeliers decorated with mermaids and matching lanterns; The Hotel Mediterraneo is one of the best examples of Art Deco in Rome. Ten floors of understated classical rationalism enriched with marble and fine woodwork like the grand marble staircase. The bar has an alabaster counter and wood panels inlaid with fine woods. The central lobby has a working fireplace surmounted by a wood inlay panel with Prometheus, while on the upper level in the grand lobby one of the walls boasts a painted vellum map of the Mediterranean Sea. Its centrally located position, near the Termini Railway Station, makes for an easy walk to the main sites of Rome, such as the Trevi Fountain, the Coliseum, Imperial Forums, the Opera House, the National Museum of Rome and the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Its proximity to the Termini Railway Station and the subway station enables you to move around the city easily, and the direct airport train, taking you to and from the Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino airport, is available only a short walk away at the Termini Railway Station. At the hotel's restaurant, exquisite dishes of Italian and international and cuisines can be savored accompanied by a selected list of vintage wines.

Amenities

Business Center
Room Service
High-speed Internet
Fitness Room/Gym
Restaurant
Parking
Pet Friendly
Concierge
Tour Desk
Massage / Beauty Centre
Bar / Lounge
Elevator / Lift
24 Hour Reception
Babysitting / Child Services
Air Conditioned
Non-Smoking Rooms
Banquet Facilities
Conference Room(s)
Currency Exchange
Multilingual Staff
Safe-Deposit Box
Security Guard
Mini Bar
Refrigerator
Cable / Satellite TV
Secretarial Service
Bath / Hot Tub
Wake-up Service
Meeting Rooms
Hair Dryer
TV
Laundry service
Direct dial phone

Hotel Policies

Checkin: 12h
Checkout: 12h

Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo Rome

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for Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo Rome RATING

3.1 / 5

13 REVIEWS

Visitors' Reviews

Name:Brian Braswell
Date of stay:09/02/2011
Purpose of stay:Leisure

Date of Stay:09/02/2011

"The room was small and clean, but could use an upgrade with modern furniture. The only drawback was that we were not able to iron clothes in the room. Otherwise, staff were nice (except a few) and spoke english. The hotel was convenient (within a few miles) to most tourist attractions and to the train station. We took a trip to Florence by train for around 58 euro a person. The rooftop restaurant was an awesome ""chill"" spot after a day of sight seeing. Breakfast was great! It was one of my most enjoyable vacations."

Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo Rome 3.3

Name:Lori
Date of stay:09/21/2011
Purpose of stay:Leisure

Date of Stay:09/21/2011

Front desk staff, with the exception of one concierge, were rude & unfriendly. We asked one of them for a close restaurant to get a late night snack, and he sent us to a club, with strobe lights, and men with no shirts on dancing at the bar. I think he was playing a joke on us... The room was musty and damp, very outdated, and the bed & pillows were as hard as a rock. Our bed was actually two twin beds pushed together, with rough wool blankets. Breakfast ("American Breakfast") was included, but offered very little appetizing foods (a tray of sliced cheese, runny eggs, stale pastry, hard boiled eggs, canned fruit cocktail). The worst part of the stay was the remodeling project that was taking place a few feet from our room, which produced very loud BANGING, beginning in the morning, and going to at least noon. We understand that projects need to be completed, but they really should not have booked the room directly next to the work being done. The lights and the TV were tricky to get to work, and the TV had mostly staticy stations. The location was convenient for walking the city, but stay away from the train station itself at night, it's not safe. There are many better areas in Rome to stay, and many hotels with more updated accomodations. Even staff members at other hotels we visited said that everything at the Mediterraneo is "original" and usually they get just a lot of business travelers. We wouldn't stay here again, the lobby is beautiful, but that's about it. Pay attention to the room bill if you do stay, they tried to charge us an additonal 700 euros when we checked out, for "mini bar charges" that we didnt use.

Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo Rome 3.5

Name:Sherry Oakley
Date of stay:10/29/2010
Purpose of stay:Leisure

Date of Stay:10/29/2010

"This is a great place, good location. Many great places to eat near by and lots to see within walking distance. I would stay here again!"

Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo Rome 4.1

Name:Tom Avery
Date of stay:03/23/2010
Purpose of stay:Leisure

Date of Stay:03/23/2010

This was our first time in Rome. The location near Termini was great. We could get buses, trains or the metro and the hotel was within walking distance to most of the major sites we wanted to visit as well. Termini has lots of shops and eateries, which came in handy when we were too tired to search for a place to eat or if we wanted to grab lunch to take with us for the day. The hotel staff was great. We were bumped to an earlier flight so we arrived at 9am and they still let us check into our room, which we greatly appreciated. The room was small and it's older decor, but the bathroom had been redone nicely. The breakfast buffet was good - lots of options to choose from. The rooftop restaurant is pricey, but worth it at least once for the view. The hotel staff was very helpful when we had questions or needed reservations. We'd definitely recommend staying here if it's your first time in Rome. It's not the fanciest hotel or most romantic location, but the staff and service were great and for ease of getting around, the location can't be beat.

Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo Rome 4.6

Name:Stacy
Date of stay:12/08/2010
Purpose of stay:Leisure

Date of Stay:12/08/2010

"Modern clean hotel with 2 elevators, fantastic full breakfast buffet, helpful multi-lingual staff, one block from Termini train/subway/bus station. Excellent restaurants within a block, don't miss the Trambus 110 just across in Termini for a quick overview tour. We would stay here again in a heartbeat."

Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo Rome 3.6

Name:Dana Perry
Date of stay:12/13/2009
Purpose of stay:Leisure

Date of Stay:12/13/2009

Nice hotel, friendly staff, nice roof top garden bar. Location was not the best, close to train station but neighborhood a little shady. Hotel was nice, staff was hospitable, we left very early in the morning to catch our flight and they were kind enough to pack us a boxed breakfast. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Pillows were not very good, this may be typical of Europe though.

Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo Rome 4.1

Name:Samantha Hess
Date of stay:10/29/2010
Purpose of stay:Leisure

Date of Stay:10/29/2010

The hotel was adequate for our needs. The location was good as it was very near the train station and the metro. However, the location was a somewhat long walk to some of the tourist attractions that were not near the metro. The room was clean and the maid service was good. The buffet breakfast was adequate. The air conditioning was not available because of the season, however an opening window was available. This is a somewhat large hotel and there were some large groups of somewhat "noisey" teenagers staying at the hotel. A very expensive internet service was available in the lobby, however an internet cafe was available nearby with a very reasonable rate. I would classify this as a typical mid-range tourist hotel.

Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo Rome 3.2

Name:Grace
Date of stay:08/10/2010
Purpose of stay:Leisure

Date of Stay:08/10/2010

"This hotel was in a great location for walking to some of the greate sites in Rome. Also, it was extremely close to the train station and the metro line. The breakfast was great, and it was nice to have a restaurant inside the hotel, which we used when we didn't feel like finding another one in the rain. I also highly recommend taking advantage of the tour offer of the Vatican Museums (even though it's expensive) because it got us to the front of the extremely long lines there."

Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo Rome 4.9

Name:NA
Date of stay: 05/01/2009
Purpose of stay:Leisure

Date of Stay: 05/01/2009

First time to Rome for my wife, daughter, and myself. Hotel was wonderful and very convenient to where we wanted to go, either walking, metro, or train. Staff was polite and helpful, especially getting taxi's ahead of time for our different departures. Only unimpressive part was restaurant at top. Pricey, and we enjoyed better fare elsewhere. Would gladly stay here again.

Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo Rome 3.2

Name:NA
Date of stay: 07/13/2009
Purpose of stay:Leisure

Date of Stay: 07/13/2009

You couldn't get a more convenient location...1/2 blk to subway, 1 blk to Termini Station & most buses. Laundry 1 1/2 blks. South and grocery store nearby. Room service was good and prompt, never lost hot water and breakfast buffet was varied enough over the 9 nights we stayed. Bed was very firm and pillows were hard (bring your own). The staff was extremely helpful in assisting us getting information or tickets to sites. Hotel was safe, as was the neighborhood....never saw any pickpockets or criminal activity.

Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo Rome 4.7

Name:
Date of stay:07/09/2010
Purpose of stay:Leisure

Date of Stay:07/09/2010

"Hotel is 2 mins away from Termini Station, very quiet/safe. One can walkto major sites, get all day metro/bus pass to Vatican etc. Hotel has Old World Charm with elements of Art Deco decor... good breakfast & helpful staff but not very friendly. Bathrooms very good, great water pressure, crisp white sheets/ well keptanbut rooms that need to be re-done. Telephone in room super expensive, 3 locals 19euros!!!"

Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo Rome 3.5

Name:
Date of stay:11/12/2010
Purpose of stay:Leisure

Date of Stay:11/12/2010

No complains as far as accomodation is concern. The hotel is very elegant except for the room, it is outdated. But I did not mind them because of exhaustion. The roof top is a plus. Excellent location a block away from Termini station. Overall, its an A. I would recommend this to my family.

Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo Rome 3.5

Name:
Date of stay:04/20/2011
Purpose of stay:Leisure

Date of Stay:04/20/2011

"Great location near main rail station. Stored luggage with porter after check-out. Breakfast (scrambled eggs, fruit, cereal, pastries, cold cuts, cheese) was good, but a bit understaffed (it's a buffet, but you need the staff for coffee.) My room, not on the street side, was incredibly quiet. I did not eat at the hotel restaurant, but the daily fixed menu and prices looked superior to nearby restaurants. Great walking city. Hotel is 0.75 miles from the Coliseum/Forum; 1 mile from Spanish steps; 2.5 miles from Vatican, the furthest tourist site from the hotel."

Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo Rome 4.9

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