Double Room
- 1 Double bed,1 King-size bed,2 Single beds
- City view
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Guest house · Rome · Lazio
Royal House
On Piazza del Colosseo, directly across from the Colosseum, this six-room hotel earns its best guest scores for location. Free Wi-Fi in rooms, multilingual staff and a rooftop bar round out the stay.
- Directly across from the Colosseum
- An intimate six-room setup
- Rooftop bar and city views
8.3
Great
1073 reviews
Booking.com 8.3 · 1073 reviews
About
Royal House
Royal House sits on Piazza del Colosseo in Rione Monti, a neighbourhood filled with bars and restaurants. It is a compact property of six rooms, which makes it feel more like a private base than a conventional hotel. The Colosseum is directly across the square, and the Pantheon is roughly a 25-minute walk away.
Each Double Room is fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a mini-bar and free Wi-Fi, with city views described in some stays. The hotel also has a restaurant, snack bar, bar/lounge area and terrace, plus room service, housekeeping and a welcome drink. Multilingual staff manage the front desk, and check-in runs from 13:00 to 17:30. The property is no-smoking and does not allow pets.
- No smoking on site
- No pets allowed
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
3 reasons to book- The location is the headline — Royal House sits on Piazza del Colosseo, across from the Colosseum, and location is its highest-rated guest category at 9/10. Several reviews single out the direct sightlines and the way the Colosseum looks at night.
- A compact, personal scale — With only six rooms, the property feels more like a private base. Reviewers mention helpful staff, a well-kept room and a brand-new feel to the accommodation.
- Rooftop bar and breakfast with a view — The rooftop bar is praised for its views, and breakfast gets warm mentions in more than one review.
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Worth weighing
4 to weigh- Dining is the weakest category — Guest scores put dining at 5/10, below location, service and cleanliness, so the food and drink offer is unlikely to be the reason to book. Individual reviews still speak well of breakfast.
- Value and room scores are middling — Price and service scores 6/10 and rooms and cleanliness 7/10, so at a rate from £256 per night, this is a stay to choose for location rather than exceptional value.
- Restricted check-in window — Check-in runs only from 13:00 to 17:30, with check-out from 07:00 to 10:00. Late arrivals need to plan around these hours.
- No pets, no smoking and no parking listed — The property does not allow pets or smoking, and parking is not listed, so it is less suitable for pet owners or guests arriving by car.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
In-room
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Flat-screen TV
- Electric kettle
- Free toiletries
- Parquet floor
- City view
- Heating
- Shower
Food & drink
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/Lounge area
- Dinner
- Happy hour
- Welcome drink
- Children's menu
Services & policies
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- No smoking on site
- No pets allowed
- Multilingual staff
Common areas & entertainment
- Terrace
- Live entertainment
- Night club
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.3/10 from 1,073 reviews
Booking.com · 8.3 · 1073 reviews
8.3Verified guest“The hotel met every need and I would recommend it. The venue felt spacious, the staff were helpful and the location was excellent, close to the restaurant. My king room was brand-new, with two double beds, an adjoining terrace, climate control and double-glazed windows.”
8.3Verified guest“The city view is perfect, the room is soundproof and modern, and the location is great, close to the restaurant. La Base, about a 10–15 minute walk from the hotel, is a good place for dinner.”
8.3Verified guest“Being across from the Colosseum was amazing, with direct access to the historic site. The rooftop bar also offered fine views.”
8.3Verified guest“Everything was perfect, with attentive staff including every waiter. The room was well-kept and, after an upgrade, looked out to the Colosseum. Breakfast was delightful.”
8.3Verified guest“Breakfasts came with a fabulous house red wine and an incredible view. The location was a short walk from the main attractions, the Line B metro — two stops from Rome's main railway station — and the Piazza Venezia bus terminus, which connects across Rome. The Vatican was about a 15-minute journey, and the Royal cafe and restaurants were close by.”
8.3Verified guest“The room was spacious and the bathroom was very clean. The views were amazing, especially at night when the Colosseum was beautifully lit.”
04 — Location
Getting around Rome
The property sits in Rome.
Colosseum: Directly across Piazza del Colosseo. Guests describe the view as amazing, especially after dark when the Colosseum is lit.
Rione Monti: The hotel's immediate neighbourhood, described as full of bars and restaurants. Reviews confirm plenty of dining options within easy walking distance.
Pantheon: Roughly a 25-minute walk from the hotel, according to the property description.
Getting around: Line B metro is a short walk away and runs two stops to Rome's main railway station. The Piazza Venezia bus terminus connects to the rest of the city, with the Vatican around a 15-minute journey.
Piazza Del Colosseo 1, Rome, Lazio, 00184, Italy
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 13:00-17:30
- Check-out
- By 07:00-10:00
- 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
- 6 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
Does Royal House face the Colosseum?
Yes. The address is Piazza del Colosseo 1, and guests describe the hotel as directly across from the Colosseum, with views from the room and the rooftop bar.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 13:00 to 17:30, and check-out is from 07:00 to 10:00.
Is breakfast available?
Guest reviews mention breakfast in positive terms, and the property lists a restaurant, snack bar and bar/lounge area.
Are pets allowed?
No. The property states that pets are not allowed, and it is also no-smoking on site.
The bottom line
Royal House is a location play first and foremost: the Colosseum is across the square, and the six-room scale keeps things simple. Come for the address and the rooftop view, but respect the short check-in window and weigh the middling dining and value scores.
8.3Bottom line
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