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The Guardian Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Spanish Steps

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Located in central Rome, The Guardian Hotel offers travelers continental breakfast and a restaurant with authentic local cuisine. Enjoy in-room WiFi and a short walk to Villa Borghese and Piazza di Spagna. Guests appreciate the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Basic Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Basic Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bidet
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Via Palestro 13, Rome, RM, 185

What's nearby

  • Via XX Settembre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Via Nomentana - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Via Marsala - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Piazza della Repubblica - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Via Nazionale - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Castro Pretorio Station - 6 min walk
  • Rome (XRJ-Termini Rail Station) - 10 min walk
  • Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Levain - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lounge Bar At The Building Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barbablu - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Manila - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Asian Delight - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Guardian Hotel

Upscale hotel near Via Nazionale
Close to Villa Borghese and Spanish Steps, The Guardian Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a restaurant, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 74 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Electric kettles, heating, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 7.50 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Property Registration Number IT058091A1REIR9MVL

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Smooth Hotel Termini
Smooth Rome Termini
Smooth Termini
The Guardian Hotel Rome
The Guardian Hotel Hotel
Smooth Hotel Rome Termini
The Guardian Hotel Hotel Rome

Frequently asked questions

Is The Guardian Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

The Guardian Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Guardian Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Guardian Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Guardian Hotel located?

Located in Rome City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Via XX Settembre, Via Nazionale, and Via Veneto. Spanish Steps and Piazza di Spagna are also within 1 mi (2 km). Castro Pretorio Station is 6 minutes by foot and Repubblica - Opera House Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

The Guardian Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 602 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect room. Bed made up daily. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Katelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable hotel near lots of dining options and a short walk from Roma Termini.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. The room was just as presented. We were quite happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great option if you want a quiet hotel that is still within walkable distance of the centre. Plus bus stop right outside was very handy.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay within walking distance of station and buses. Staff were fabulous, roof bar was great and good selection for breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, hotel lovely, staff excellent, 5 mins walk to underground station, excellent restaurants a short walk away 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, great breakfast, near metro and train
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kaleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There is no pool. Breakfast buffet was excellent. Room small but efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great, well stocked. Transport was easy to pick up with the bus stop right outside the hotel. Staff on reception were really friendly and happy to help
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pavan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to railway station. Quiet area but only a short walk to major attractions. Room was excellent, facilities very good and staff were extremely helpful. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LEONID

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
That's
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the hotel! Room was cozy and clean! Antonio front desk guy was very kind and helpful and Janina welcomed us with some snacks and a Lemonchello spritzer! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience — nice quieter area that was still easily connected to all the sights !
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellyannie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very surprised with this hotel it was extremely clean and well located. The rooms are renovated and give a very modern look. The hotels ace was very very good to the point that we got cold which is a plus ! The breakfast was excellent and staff were very kind!
The amazing view on the 6th floor !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, hotel staff were friendly and helpful. It is located a little further away from the closest metro station, so be prepared to walk a little.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was professional and area was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erick J.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasent stay. Hotel was great.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a warm welcome our room was clean and comfortable andcthe breakfast had plenty of choice staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, quiet location, but within walking distance of Termini station and the city. Very friendly staff, good breakfast, overall good quality/price ratio!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serafino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The roof top was great . Great friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and the staff were courteous. The only problem I would say is that you have to walk 20 minutes to get to any attraction.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Clean and modern rooms. Large selection for breakfast everything was fresh and delicious. Very comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, we had an odd room away in what seemed to be a staff area but the room was nice. Restaurants around were ok but lots within short walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gopal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Budget and ideal if you need a clean and accessible place to sleep where everything is just 10-15 min away
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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