“Scalinata di Spagna” is a charming 3-star Hotel in downtown Rome, located inside an age-old building built in 1800, on the ruins of the buttresses of a Roman villa. The Hotel’s façade is protected by the Belle Arti. “Scalinata di Spagna” is a Hotel in the heart of Rome which enjoys a fabulous location. It‘s located on top of the Spanish Steps, Piazza Trinita dei Monti, one of the most beautiful places of the capital. From many of the rooms you can enjoy a view of Rome's rooftops and domes. The location and the comforts offered by this three-star Hotel make the "Scalinata di Spagna" the best choice for an unforgettable stay.
The hotel occupies five floors of a building, built in 1800, on the ruins of the buttresses of a Roman villa, starting from Piazza Mignanelli up to Piazza Trinità dei Monti. It is distributed on two different scales.
The part furnished in classic style, with parquet and fabrics on the walls with a refined taste, occupies the third and fourth floors of the lower staircase, where the reception and the roof garden for breakfast are located.
The part furnished in a modern style, with parquet and painting on the walls, occupies the second and third floors of the upper staircase, where the rooms with full views are located.
Two small apartments, one in deco style and one in modern and panoramic style and an annex, located in Piazza di Spagna, in modern style, with wengé parquet and panoramic balconies overlooking the square of the same name, complete the offer of our hotel.
Rooms are equipped with an en-suite bathroom, with shower or tub/shower and hairdryer and all comforts: air conditioning, HD LED TV with SKY satellite channels, free wi-fi, free water in the minibar, telephone, electric personal safe.
"Room Decor: Typical Rome hotel style. The room isn't actually in the main building (confirm this when booking); it's in a neighboring residential building. It's relatively spacious, with a high window that offers little to no view outside, only good for ventilation. Soundproofing is terrible; at night, you can clearly hear conversations, hairdryers, and toilet flushing from next door.
Bedding and Towels: Normal, comfortable, and clean.
Location: While advertised as being in Plaza de España, it's actually on a hill. You need to take an elevator from the metro exit to the street above. The hotel didn't email us directions beforehand, causing me to get lost following Google Maps. I ended up carrying a large suitcase up about four flights of stairs at night. When I called the hotel, the front desk said there was only one person available and they couldn't come to meet me. Although they apologized afterward, it was still a huge inconvenience. I can't believe this is the kind of service you get for 2000 euros.
Recommendation: Definitely take a taxi to the hotel. There's about a four-story difference between the ground-level plaza and the street above Plaza de España. Although there's an elevator from the metro exit, you might not be able to find it without knowing the route, and the hotel didn't inform me beforehand. It's worth noting that the elevator closes late at night. I stayed two nights, and both times I had to climb a long flight of stairs to get back to the hotel because the elevator was closed. If you don't mind climbing stairs, you can ignore this."