Hotel Barocco - Rome

Average rating:  8.1

Guest type: mother/daughter

stayed in May 2008

staff was polite but not overly friendly, seemed accustomed to a more business crowd; via veneto is a wonderful stroll at dinner time and right around the corner

Guest name: AM, USA

Average rating:  3.1

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Apr 2008

They never considered our request informed in advance. They never begged us to understand and there was no explanation. The staff were(especially front desk service) very blunt and impolite. If you book standard room you cann't expect sunshine.

Guest name: JK, South Korea

Average rating:  8.1

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Feb 2007

We were lucky to have been upgraded to junior suite with a large roof terrace boasting a view on the square -great place to have your morning cappuccino. It was a fantastic room with an ambiance. The hotel generally produced an impression of small, cosy and intimate, yet with a touch of luxury. Location is great, and there was no noise as I recall...although Piazza Barberini becomes a busy place at daytime. I would recommend it to friends visiting Rome.

Guest name: YP, Russia

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Feb 2008

Very comfortable hotel. All refurbished. spacious room. Perfect service. Very clean. very good breakfast served with top service. Convenient location related to subway and famous spots like Trevi or spanish piazza. Our room however was located at the 2d floor and was very dark : small window opening on a narrow and dark yard.We didnot care about that.

Guest name: MD, France

Average rating:  7.0

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Jan 2008

nice hotel, good location, very good breakfast, my room was small but ok for single traveller

Guest name: AT, Italy

Average rating:  8.4

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Dec 2007

In the center of Rome. Realy clean. lovely room. Great breakfast

Guest name: GM, Italy

Average rating:  8.6

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Nov 2007

Hotel was well situated if you like the Via Veneto and Spanish Steps area. The staff during our stay could not have been nicer or more helpful. They recommended an excellent restaurant, helped us with directions, and arranged for a ride to the airport as well as accommodating our needs very pleasantly. The breakfast room was lovely and breakfast was excellent. We were traveling as a mother and daughter and had separate single rooms. They were small but within normal expectations for a European single. The rooms were spotless, pleasant and the bathroom was the best we had on our trip. It was fairly easy to walk to everyplace we wanted to go. I would return there in the future.

Guest name: Barbara Payne, USA

Average rating:  8.3

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2007

I would certainly recommend a stay at the Barocco, everyone was very helpful. Rooms were of a good standard and were very well maintained by the staff. The hotel is very central to all main attractions, with the bonus of the tour bus stopping right outside the hotel. We had a lovely stay, Rome is a fantastic place to visit, and this hotel is a great place to retreat to after a hectic day. Lots of bars and restaurants within metres, and the added bonus of being on the corner of the Via Veneto with it's shops and up market restaurants. Well worth a visit

Guest name: SB, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2007

We took Venere's recommendation on this trip, as we had never been to Rome before and we were most impressed. Fantastic breakfasts will keep you going all day. Beautiful hotel overall with great attention to detail. Room size was ample, not huge, but with nice touches including bathroom and fruit bowl (apart from black banana!). Our first time in Rome, and would return again to Barocco. Superb location for a short break - quiet room, even though you are close to the buzz of the city. Walked to most major sights. Good restaurants nearby also. Very friendly hotel staff. Just watch out for recommendation of front desk staff to organise a car to airport for €55. Better alternative is to ask them to call a taxi which arrives in 3 minutes and if you insist on the fixed rate with the taxi driver, you get to Ciampino airport for €30!

Guest name: BM, Ireland

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2007

Great small hotel. Very easy to get to metro, bus, major attractions and shopping. Very good and helpful staff. good restaurant recommendations, Piazza has some noise, but the double pane windows make the rooms quite. Great breakfast each morning.

Guest name: Carl Raglin, USA

Average rating:  7.6

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2007

We needed a room for our only night in Rome, and wanted to be near the Spanish Steps and not too far from the train station; Hotel Barocco fit the bill perfectly. Very convenient location on a small side street just off the Piazza Barberini. We asked for and received a very quiet, non-smoking room at the back of the property. Room was small, especially given the price. Very nice breakfast. Very helpful staff recommended the nearbyTrattoria Tritone -- one of the best meals we had in Italy and at a very reasonable price. Nearby Ciao Pizza was also very good.

Guest name: GF, USA

Average rating:  9.3

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Aug 2007

Very clean and quiet hotel,employees at the front desk were very helpful and courteous, breakfast was o.k not a lot the choices and the personnel at the breakfast room were very nice and polite.be aware that there is not much of a lobby in this hotel. The location is great, walking distance to the spanish steps and Trevis fountain, via veneto is around the corner and plenty of restaurants close to the hotel.If i go to Rome again i would book this hotel.

Guest name: SB, USA

Average rating:  8.8

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Aug 2007

We had a really memorable stay in Rome. Excellent location. Tour bus stops 15 steps away from the Hotel. Metro around the cnr. Good shopping and quick walking access to a lot of good tourist spots.The room gave the impression of luxury and the size was good compared to most European Hotels. The best breakfast selection I have seen in Europe. We will definitely stay there again.

Guest name: NM, South Africa

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Aug 2007

Just thought this hotel was perfect for our 3 day stay in Rome. We've travelled a lot in Europe and we just can't fault this hotel. Its in a perfect location, the tour bus, the train station, buses, best restaurants, everything, is right on your doorstep. The staff were excellent, really friendly. Only one VERY minor point, everything says the breakfasts are fantastic, but really they are nothing to get up for! The locatioh is worth every penny.

Guest name: PAULINE RAINEY, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Couple of friends

stayed in Jun 2007

Very nice hotel, nice people and good location. The room and bathroom are very spacious. I would recommend it.

Guest name: SM, Switzerland

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in May 2007

This was our first visit to Rome, and we read the hotel reviews online to pick our hotel. The Barocco was all that the reviews stated. The people were friendly, the hotel small and beautiful. It was near the Spanish Step but off on a quiet street. We could walk everywhere. The staff helped us pick a restaurant for dinner that was great. I would stay again, and recommend it to anyone.

Guest name: Pamela Zeitlin, USA

Average rating:  8.8

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Feb 2007

My husband and I were in Rome for our first time. I took alot of time researching the right hotel, It had to be spacious. And it was, we had alots of room to move around it was not like being in a closet. I used venere for all my researching and We were 100% Pleased with the Hotel and staff. The hotel was clean, people were nice, we had turn down service every evening. And allthough they were renovating their breakfast room and it was temporarily unavailable- they still offered us cappucinno, fresh pastry, OJ, coffee and it was brought to our room every morning Right-On-Time! The hotel is right in the Piazza Barberini, so it is a BUSY square- you definitely feel the city hustle & bustle here, also making it convenient for transportation needs, cafe's, and gelato! We highly reccommend Hotel Barocco, Rome, and using Venere.com to help in planning and Booking Your trip. Ciao Sharon & Michael Taylor

Guest name: Sharon Taylor, USA

Average rating:  9.3

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Feb 2007

On arrival we were upgraded to a room with a large terrace. We decided to return later in the week and were upgraded again to a suite. Brilliant! Overall the rooms were comfortable and quiet, the staff friendly and the location great. What more could you ask for.

Guest name: Michael Tracey, Singapore

Average rating:  7.4

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Feb 2007

Overall it was a pleasant stay, very quiet. The location of th hotel is the best thing of all, however I think it is a little overpriced.

Guest name: OL, Greece

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Feb 2007

If you seek a charming accommodations within a 15 minute walk from Villa Borghese, Hotel Barocco is the magnificent little jewel you are looking for. It is an incredible value for the money, decorated with impeccable taste. Such hospitality was an unexpected surprise. The bathroom was stocked with every possible amenity, dual showers, whirlpool in the bath tub. The bed was quite comfortable, extra pillows and blankets. Breakfast must be arranged the day before and is delivered at no charge by room service. Understand that the hotel is on a corner accessed by the front door facing the alleyway and shops. Convenient to galleries, restaurants, trains and more.

Guest name: BL, USA

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Feb 2007

Staff at Barocco were very kind, smiling and helpful. This was the first time I stayed at Hotel Barocco

Guest name: HD, Switzerland

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Jan 2007

I can recommend this hotel to everyone that needs to be downtown and having a quietness room. Services in room are excellent and people very firendly. A Real 4 star Hotel!

Guest name: Gianluigi Salerno, Italy

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Nov 2006

We stayed in 9 hotels during our 3 weeks in Italy. All were 4 star and 6 were with a Globus tour. Hotel Barocco was one of our two favorites. Fresh fruit, flowers and robes in our room upon arrival. Turn down service with slippers and foot mats. When we complimented the front desk on the hotel they told us they had been able to upgrade us to a deluxe room. I thought it was classy to just quietly do it and not make a big deal of it. Good location for many of the sites. Noisy outside but very good sound control with the windows closed. Delicious breakfast in an elegant room. It felt very comforting to come back to the hotel at the end of a long day of sightseeing. We would definitely stay there again.

Guest name: Robert Ward, USA

Average rating:  9.4

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Nov 2006

location of hotel was well above our expectations. they had very wellcoming, and helpfull staff. we knew rooms were small, but we were very lucky that they kindly switched our room to a small suite because they didn't have our seven years old in their reservation. we had the most beautiful terrace, and view of piazza barberini.

Guest name: Faramarz Azami, USA

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Nov 2006

It was a very nice staying. We would like to come back.

Guest name: Gerd Dr. Scheffel, Germany

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Oct 2006

The Hotel Barocco is a wonderful oasis in bustling Rome. I always felt as though I was coming home as I approached Piazaa Barberini. I had a single room, which was small but cheery and big enough for one. I had asked for a quiet room facing the back and the room I had was silent. The public rooms are cheery, delightful, and welcoming. There is a bar/salon with trompe l'oeil paintings of Rome, which was very inviting. Between my day's activities and dinner, I often sat there and read a book. The other guests were very friendly. The hotel staff were friendly, welcoming, and helpful. (It does help that I speak Italian.) They arranged for a limo to pick me up from the airport and helped me make my arrangements for my train trip from Rome to Sorrento. For those who decide on their hotel based on breakfast, the room was bright and cheery, and had everything one could possibly want at beakfast. It was quite centrally located and in a area of Rome with fewER tourists. It's not at the antiquities, but those locations are chaotic and noisy. My one small complaint was the bathroom. The shower, toilet, and bidet were on a level raised about three inches and the shower curtain didn't contain the water. On top of that platform, there was a sliding glass door, which raised the level even further. The opening was narrower than my shoulder, which meant I had to enter and exit sideways from the often wet floor. Since there was only a twin bed in the room, ithe privacy door was unnecessary. But it was a minor inconvenince. I wiould certainly stay there again and I recommend it highly, especially for those who like small, boutique hotels

Guest name: Linda Blondis, USA

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Oct 2006

Helpful and courteous staff. Our room was small but very nice. I liked the location-it was walking distance to most things and close to the Metro for those too far to walk to. Breakfast was good too!

Guest name: Dawn Giles, USA

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Aug 2006

The staff at Barocco were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was lovely and abundant. Small bar in lobby was nice for an evening cocktail. The only negative is that our room smelled of smoke. Not sure if they offered no-smoking rooms. Overall, a great stay. Would definitely stay there again.

Guest name: CT, USA

Average rating:  5.5

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2006

This hotel was quite a disappointment. Our room was very tiny, with not much room to walk around the bed. The mattress was extremely hard which did not make for a good nights sleep. For the high price paid, it was not worth it. Breakfast and service was excellent. Front desk help was abrupt and cold.

Guest name: Kenneth Schultz, USA

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Apr 2006

While the location, service and quaLity of thE rOoms were great The noise of the neighboring buidlings' ventilation systems was bothersome .

Guest name: Nizar Kayali, Italy

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Apr 2006

Ein ansprechendes, kleines Hotel an ausgezeichneter Lage mit sehr nettem und zuvorkommenden Personal. Den Restaurantempfehlungen durch die Reception kann ohne weiteres vertraut werden.

Guest name: RH, Switzerland

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Apr 2006

this a very nice hotel,convenient for all sights and very comfortable.staff very friendly and an excellent breakfast.

Guest name: John Williams, United Kingdom

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jan 2006

Simply meravelous. Great amability all personal. Room very clean and quiet, also very good decoration and quality, comfortable, near to center. Excellent breakfast. I stayed a lot in Rome, and this one is for us the best Hotel in all senses. Enjoyed it.

Guest name: Angel Casado Garcia, Spain

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Mar 2005

Extremely happy with Barocco hotel. Very friendly reception. When we arrived the receptionist offered to arrange a taxi for us to the airport for our return flight the next day at a total cost of 45 euro which we found to be excellent. Breakfast was wonderful and the presentation of food was splendid. I forgot my bag in the breakfast room and when I returned to by room there was a knock on the door and the bag was returned to me. I would use this hotel again. Very central for sightseeing, shops etc.

Guest name: Marie Butler, Ireland

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Mar 2005

Felicitaciones a todo el personal.

Guest name: MA, Spain

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Jan 2005

The hotel more than lived up to our expectations. The rooms were excellently furnished and decorated, spacious and well equipped. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the overall service very good. The location was good for sight seeing - all the main sights are within waling distance, and a metro station is just over the other side of the piazza outside the hotel. Our only critism is that there was a fair bit of traffic noise from the main road outside. We would thoroughly recommend this hotel.

Guest name: CT, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2004

We loved the Barocco! It was warm, charming, and very conveniently located. The staff, especially Ferdinando, was helpful and gracious. The breakfast was outstanding in quality, quantity, and presentation. Our room was extrememly clean and quiet, and the bathroom was well-supplied and the shower had great water pressure. The hotel is large enough to provide good service, but small enough to be intimate and feel cozy. We would definitely return.

Guest name: CF, USA

Average rating:  8.6

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Aug 2004

Hotel Baroco is a wonderful place to stay in Rome. Central located at Piazza Barbarini. Not far from the Metrostation and only some minutes to walk to Fontana di Trevi and other interesting places. The staff is very competent and friendly. Very good breakfast. I have had a singe room. The room was a little bit dark and small. But very clean. I can recommand this hotel and would stay there again when I return to Rome.

Guest name: Anita Ulbrich, Germany

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jun 2004

Staff went out of their way to make stay enjoyable. Centrally located. Excellent restaurant nearby (Tullio's)

Guest name: LS, USA

Average rating:  7.0

Guest type: Single corporate traveller

stayed in May 2004

the only complaint i had is the higher price i paid compared to other guests in the hotel,by aprox euro 20,the location is ideal;just off via veneto;but in a very quite street.the staff extremly nice and helpful.

Guest name: Jamal Dandan, Lebanon

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2004

Barocco is a lovely little hotel with a very unassuming entrance on a side-street. Great location - within easy walking distance of anywhere you'd really be likely to want to go to in Rome. Compact reception area and slowest lift in Europe, but room was lovely and had good view over Piazza. Breakfast was good.

Guest name: SN, United Kingdom

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2003

The Barocco is a phenomenal 4-star hotel; a great value for Rome! We received a free upgrade to a Junior Suite that was tremenous: a loft area with chair and table above the main room; an expansive terrace that overlooked Piazza Barberini and P.Bernini's Triton Fountain. Staff was extremely attentive and courteous. Hotel had by far the best breakfast of any hotel we stayed in - even over 5-star hotels! Highly recommend the nearby Trattoria Tritone restaurant - casual, but probably the best dining experience we had in Italy - better than other restaurants in Venice, Florence and Capri that we spent well over 200 euros per meal for 2 people! Hotel is located in one of best area's of Rome. Short walk to the Spanish Steps, Spagna and the Trevi Fountain. Rome has a putrid metro system compared to other European cities, but there is a station right in Piazza Barberini that will take you to St. Peter's and Colosseum. Take in the Galleria Borghese if you get a chance - stunning sculptures and paintings in a beautiful setting! Much more so than the more famous Vatican Museums.

Guest name: David McDonnell Jr, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2002

The Barocco is a delightful place to stay in Rome. The location is great, as we could walk all over Rome without any difficulty, and it was right next to a metro stop for trips across the river to the Vatican. The room we had, with a rooftop balcony, was simply beautiful. The staff was very welcoming, and arranged for a car to pick us up at the Rome Airport. I would recommend this hotel for anyone.

Guest name: Geoffrey Hawkins, USA

Average rating:  9.3

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Dec 2002

This was a very very nice hotel: excellent location, competent staff, very good breakfast and very nice service.

Guest name: HS, USA

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Dec 2002

Great hotel with nice staff. Friends stayed in single rooms which where small and had poor views, but the deluxe double room was very good with a view of the fountain in Piaza Barbarini and plenty of space.

Guest name: NU, United Kingdom