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The Boutique Hotel

A three-star stay in a residential pocket of Rome, within a 15-minute walk of St. Peter's Basilica.

  • Guest rating 8.4 from 774 reviews
  • Rooms from £70
  • 15-minute walk to St. Peter's Basilica
8.4 Great 774 reviews Booking.com 8.4 · 774 reviews

About

The Boutique Hotel

The Boutique Hotel is a 3-star property on Via Cola Di Rienzo in a residential neighbourhood of Rome. It sits about a 15-minute walk from St. Peter's Basilica and has a guest rating of 8.4 from 774 reviews, with location scoring 9 out of 10.

The room list includes doubles, suites, family suites, superior doubles and deluxe twins; the superior and deluxe rooms list air conditioning and heating. Communal features include a lift, luggage storage, a leisure/TV room and key card access. The hotel is no-smoking and does not accept pets.

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • No pets allowed
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

3 reasons to book
  • Strong Vatican location — The hotel sits in a residential area a 15-minute walk from St. Peter's Basilica, and guests repeatedly mention how close it is to the Vatican, with a Metro station nearby.
  • Staff go out of their way — Guests describe the team as friendly, helpful and personable, with specific mention of help after a late arrival, a marathon morning kitchen loan and advice on local places to eat.
  • Price and service hold up well — Rooms are listed from £70 and the price-and-service category scores 8 out of 10, suggesting strong value for a three-star city hotel.

Worth weighing

3 to weigh
  • Dining is the lowest-scoring category — Dining rates 7 out of 10, and when guests mention breakfast it comes from a nearby cafe rather than being described as a hotel highlight.
  • Rooms can run warm — One guest found too much heat in the room, although they still praised the comfortable bed and generous space.
  • Pets aren't allowed — The hotel is a no-pets property, so it won't work for travellers bringing animals.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Double Room

  • 1 King-size bed,1 Double bed,2 Single beds

Family Suite

  • 2 Single beds

Superior Double Room

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

In-room

  • Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Electric kettle
  • Free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
  • Cots

Services

  • Safe deposit box
  • Luggage storage
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Welcome drink
  • Leisure/TV room

Practicalities

  • Lift
  • Key card access
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • No smoking on site
  • No pets allowed

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

8.4
Great 774 reviews

Guest-rated 8.4/10 from 774 reviews

Booking.com · 8.4 · 774 reviews
Rooms and cleanliness8.0
Location9.0
Dining7.0
Price and service8.0
8.4Verified guest

“The location, close to the Vatican, was fantastic. The staff were helpful and assisted us even though we arrived late without our luggage.”

8.4Verified guest

“Perfectly clean, and I'd argue it deserves more than three stars. Ask for the deluxe room and the Weight Watchers breakfast. I was glad to have a sofa bed, central heating and an electronic key card.”

8.4Verified guest

“The setting is great, very close to the Vatican, with a cafe nearby serving a croissant and a hot drink, plus other tourist sights. Il Ragno d'oro, where you can get something to eat, is also close by.”

8.4Verified guest

“Well located, with pleasant staff and great service. The rooms were too warm, but the bed was very comfortable and the room spacious.”

8.4Verified guest

“Everything was really perfect. The location was stunning, close to great places to eat, attractions across the city and transport stops. The staff were top-class, the room was modern, a nice size, with a comfortable bed. I had no reason to complain and really liked the stay.”

8.4Verified guest

“We loved the location as a starting point for long walks near the Vatican. The owner was personable and gave excellent tips on local spots and family-friendly activities.”

04 — Location

Getting around Rome

The property sits in Rome.

Vatican: St. Peter's Basilica is a 15-minute walk from the hotel, and guests describe the area as an ideal starting point for long walks around the Vatican.

Getting around: A Metro station close to the hotel, plus nearby bus stops, make it easy to reach sights across Rome. The Colosseum is about a 10-minute drive away.

Food and shopping: Guests point to shops and cafes in the surrounding streets, one mentions Il Ragno d'oro for a meal, and breakfast is served at a nearby cafe.

Via Cola Di Rienzo 243, Rome, Lazio, 00192, Italy

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

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Check-in
From 14:00-23:59
Check-out
By 07:00-11:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Not allowed
Property
19 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 until 23:59; check-out is between 07:00 and 11:00.

Does The Boutique Hotel accept pets?

No. The hotel's policy is no pets, and the property is also no-smoking.

Is air conditioning available?

Air conditioning and heating are listed among the hotel's amenities, and the superior double and deluxe twin rooms specifically mention both.

The bottom line

For a three-star base near the Vatican, The Boutique Hotel delivers a location guests repeatedly rate highly and a staff that makes stays easier. The dining score is modest and one guest found the room too warm, but the overall 8.4 rating and £70 starting price make it a sensible pick for a Rome city break.

8.4Bottom line

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