In the 17th Century the Barberini family controlled a large slice of Rome. Maffeo Barberini, who figures in a series of tapestries in the Vatican Museum (you have to go!) ultimately became Pope Urban VIII. This little hotel is across the street from Palazzo Barberini, now a museum. The position, close to Piazza Barberini for the Metro and buses, and to the Trevi fountain in the other direction, yet on a fairly quiet back street (You don't come to Rome for absolute tranquillity!) is perfect. We were fortunate enough to be given a room looking out on the Palazzo and its vast cedar tree. The rooms are not huge but the corner rooms are bigger than average, with a triangular bathroom which has an opening window. Rooms are beautifully appointed with lots of hanging space, a mini-bar, TV, Aircon and free Wi-Fi. The bathroom is totally marble with plentiful lovely Italian shower gel etc. Breakfast on the 6th floor overlooks the skyline of Rome, which is breathtaking, though not quite as impressive as Florence. There is an excellent choice buffet breakfast. Staff are cheerful, helpful and efficient. And when my wife's lovely new dress was not in the taxi at the airport, they arranged to send it by express delivery to our home. Our only problem was the rather hard pillows.

Last week we checked into this hotel. Unfortunately for one night only. Rome was our last stop on a 7 week vacation and as such we figured that after such a long trip away from home we would be eager to get home. What a shame we could not stay longer. Being picked up from the ship at Civitavecchia by Italy-inlimos.com (see our review excellent) our driver told us our hotel was very well located and was he right. Short walking distance to the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain,Via del Corso, We droped off our bags and went to catch the hop on hop off bus we had booked. Only a shot walk turning right at the fountain at the end of the road jumping straight on. After a wonderful day we returned to the hotel What a gem. The room was lovely and after a short rest we went off to our Tiber dinner cruise. Breakfast the next morning was great and the view was breathtaking.
Though our stay was short it was indeed memorable and WHEN! we return to Rome we know exactly where we shall be staying and who we will rely on to pick us up.

We were on our honeymoon and I found hotel barbarini online - chose to stay there because of its location... Location was good about 10 minutes walk to major attractions, safe area but we Pre-paid in full before arriving which was a major mistake!!! We paid 250 euro a night and got the smallest room on the floor while we heard several other guests checking out and in and we paid at least 30-100 euros over them... We could barely fit our luggage in the room with us - i have been all around Europe and I know rooms are smaller but when u pay $300 per night, you expect more especially when we paid for a king room and was given a queen and the smallest room on the floor!!! I will never stay there again - staff was polite but not very nice or welcoming - our AC was also broken the entire time and their electricity barely works... Wouldn't work with my hair straightener not curling iron which both worked perfectly in our next hotel in sorrento which we paid less money for and had a sea view!!!! One last thing - the free wireless is spotty and the key cards to get into rooms take 20 plus swipes to make lights come on! Don't fall for this trap - three star hotel at best, not worth the money. I know Europe and this was below standards!!!

Fantastic hotel.great location.staff friendly and helpful. Rooms clean and although small all you need. City fantastic.hotel near the metro line for Vatican and all other sites within easy walking.