not sure that it should be classed as a 5 star hotel .... 4 star without question. Very quiet location and need to take a taxi to get to any of the centres of Rome (yes there are more than one centre) ..... Taxi between 7 - 8 Euros to Vatican or Trevi Fountain.

Breakfast is (just) OK but service was long with coffee and eggs taking 5 mins+.

Room (304) had a small balcony but a little sparse on furniture - recommend that the hotel management put an armchair in the corner ... bed hard but comfortable, bathroom very luxe but the shower is fixed to the wall so (Ladies) forget about washing your hair without taking a full shower. Well insulated rooms and the Lobby, Bar, Restaurant areas are all well appointed with ArtDeco and Antiques.

In summary ... A nice comfortable, clean and quiet hotel but far from the restaurants & night life of central Rome.

A small, very stylish 5 star hotel on the edge of Borghese Park just a 10 minute stroll to Flamini piazza; then another 5 minutes to the centre of Rome and most shops/attractions such as the Spanish Steps. The staff are wonderful and help in every way possible. Andrea, the concierge has great English and can arrange everything from the best restaurants, where the Itailians eat, to limousine transfers to and from the Fiumicino.
Massimo and other front of house staff made the stay welcoming and everybody seemed at ease which made us at ease too. Unless you have a need to be in the very heart of Rome this is absolutely ideal. Andrea booked all our guided tours at about 59 euros per person and Francesca, who showed us around the Forum, was a star and worth asking for by name.
Can't wait to go back. We both loved every minute and the December weather was 17'!!

The Lord Byron is an incredibly unique property, and a stunning example of Italian early Art Deco design. Located in the quiet (and slightly off the beaten path) neighbourhood of Parioli, the hotel feels like a luxurious private villa. All of the public spaces (the lobby, bar, and dining room in particular) have been restored perfectly and decorated in fabulous taste. The original Deco antiques and portraits throughout made the space feel personal and thoughtful, and grand without being imposing.
Our room (on the fourth floor, at the rear of the hotel), while not overly plush was grand, stylish, and comfortable. The room felt very airy and spacious, with high ceilings and tall French doors opening onto a crescent shaped balcony. The beds were firm, but the luxe bathroom and ample closet made up for this.
The service was superb, and the staff was attentive without being overbearing. The concierge in particular was very good and consistently made excellent restaurant recommendations.
The location though isolated from central Rome, provided respite from the chaos. Perhaps not the ideal location for first-time travellers to Rome, but staying in Parioli gives a new perspective on the city.
On the whole, Lord Byron is a treasure, and it's one of the few hotels at which I have stayed that I could even envision myself living there.

The hotel is elegant and cozy, however the best thing about this hotel are its staff - from the front desk/concierge, bellmen, to the chambermaid--very friendly and warm and they accommodated our many requests and inquiries. Another "best thing" about this hotel was the complimentary non-alcoholic drinks from the mini bar and WiFi. Although this seems like a minor thing, it made a big difference in the overall quality of our stay as the Paris 5-star hotel we were at before, although gorgeous, charged an arm and leg for WiFi and had no complimentary drinks, not even water.

We were initially disappointed with the room we had (on ground level, we prefer upper level rooms) and it seem a bit dated (or perhaps its art deco? we prefer modern), but grew to enjoy it. It was spacious and clean, and the marble bathroom was very nice.

The very "best thing" about the hotel however was the restaurant and its host/Sommelier Nicola. The food was amazing, we ate dinner there on both nights and enjoyed every single item we ordered (and those we didn't order but were treated to!). The chef and Nicola were very generous with the food and wine, and it wasn't just a meal, it was an amazing dining experience - the best of my European trip (Paris, Rome, Florence, Sicily) and one of the best resto experiences I've had to date anywhere. I have to say Nicola is one of the best hosts/Sommeliers I've ever met - a consummate professional. The resto was beautifully decorated, like a private cozy club. A++++. The free breakfast buffet was excellent.