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See why so many travellers make Marcella Royal Hotel their hotel of choice when visiting Rome. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a romantic setting with an array of amenities designed for travellers like you.
Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Marcella Royal Hotel offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a minibar.
During your stay, take advantage of some of the amenities offered, including a concierge, a rooftop terrace, and room service. Guests of Marcella Royal Hotel are also welcome to enjoy free breakfast, located on site.
While staying at Marcella Royal Hotel, visitors can check out Pantheon (2.0 km) and Piazza Navona (2.3 km), some of Rome's top attractions.
During your visit, be sure to check out one of Rome's popular lobster restaurants such as La Pergola, Ristorante Aroma at Palazzo Manfredi, and Ad Hoc, all a short distance from Marcella Royal Hotel.
Rome is also known for some great historic sites, including Colosseum, Villa Borghese, and Roman Forum, which are not too far from Marcella Royal Hotel.
We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Marcella Royal Hotel as you experience all of the things Rome has to offer.
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The Marcella Royal Hotel garners appreciation for its prime location, within walking distance of key attractions, nestled in a tranquil area. Guests are charmed by the rooftop restaurant and bar, which offer breathtaking views and sumptuous fare, contributing to the hotel's inviting atmosphere accentuated by live music. While the rooms are celebrated for their cleanliness, some guests have noted they can be small and occasionally suffer from noise issues.
Opinions on value and amenities are mixed, with some citing overpriced services but others finding them reasonably priced. Service is generally regarded as commendable, despite rare lapses.
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We stayed in the Marcella Royal for 4 nights at the end of February. The staff were very helpful, friendly and efficient. Our room was warm, clean, comfortable and bright [although we were not overly enamoured with the flickering coloured lights and switched them off]. The location was very good for us, about 10 minutes walk from the airport bus stop at Termini, lots of good restaurants nearby and we walked to all the major attractions[ although some might be a bit far for those not used to walking]. The rooftop breakfast room and bar were amazing and as the weather was exceptional for the time of year we were able to enjoy an evening drink up there warmed by the gas heater. The breakfast choice was good, coffee excellent and I lived the pancake making machine. We were disappointed that there were no refreshments in the room, tea/coffee/water and the plastic tumblers in the bathroom and mini bar were horrible. Also we felt they were a bit mean with the toiletries,[one small body wash, one shampoo and no body lotion] and on one day these were not even replemished. Overall I would give 4.5 if I could and we enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Responded Mar 13, 2020
Dear Dragonmum, Thank you very much for your lovely words and for taking the time to share your opinion with other guests. We are glad you appreciated the room, the service and our breakfast, especially the pancake machine. We will consider your suggestions for quality improvement, I discussed the problem of replenished the courtesy set with the head of the department to avoid a situation like this in the future. We hope to have the pleasure to welcoming you again soon. Kind regards, Alessandro D'Ilario Hotel Manager
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First things first the pictures on the website don’t do the hotel any justice. The hotel to us looked amazing, we went for what we thought was an average hotel, good for sleeping and washing as with a trip to Rome we knew we wouldn’t be in the room that much.. it was a total bonus that it was way better than expected. Impressive service by Allesandro on the front desk he helped us out with transfer complications, places to go, maps etc and a very funny friendly man. Also the assistant Porter I think it’s called? He was very kind and pleasant in helping us also. We opted to not be disturbed whilst we were there and cleaned up ourselves but generally the whole hotel was very clean and tidy, and all remotes/controls were in fresh sanitised sealed bags, breakfast was nice and plenty to choose from if you are picky like us two. Every aspect of our room was just ideal, lights in the wardrobe, impressive lighting behind the bed, plenty storage, spacious, a place for your suitcase, big shower, plenty mirrors etc etc. The rooftop terrace is the most unique part of this hotel, we loved sitting up there morning and sometimes late at night with entertainment. Drinks were a little expensive there but hey ho can’t have it all. Location isn’t front and centre but to us we didn’t mind because it give us a chance to have a stroll to the things we wanted to see and get to see more attractions and also general authentic parts of Rome. 😁
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Date of stay: November 2021
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Response from Marcella Royal Hotel, Direttore generale at Marcella Royal Hotel
Responded Nov 22, 2021
Dear TonimJ9974BG, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at the Marcella Royal Hotel and for your kind words, we do really appreciate feedback from our Guests. It's a pleasure to hear that you spent a nice time with us! Also, we are glad that you enjoyed our service and the relaxing atmosphere of the Roof Garden. Mr. Alessandro thanks you so much! We look forward to welcoming you again in your "Roman Home"! Best regards from the Eternal City, Alessandro D'Ilario Manager
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recently returned from a fab trip to rome. overall view of the hotel was brilliant. when wee arrived it is fair to say that the rooms were a little more dated than in photos online as wee had booked a superior room however the room was spotlessly clean comfortable bed and well equipped with safe mini bar etc. the staff in the hotel are wonderful. the check in was quick with an older gent who provided great tips maps and was very welcoming. the rooftop bar was manned by 2 guys who were great and the rooftop bar at night and day had a bit of a buzz for a nightcap. breakfast was plentiful with fresh pancakes juices bacon eggs and lots other. hotel is approx 20mins walk from main sites however this ment that close resturants were more local and better priced. very close to bus station for transfers to airport and approx 10mins walk to the hop on/off buses. I would recommend this hotel and would return if back in rome. thank you marcella grand
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Marcella R, Direttore at Marcella Royal Hotel
Responded Feb 5, 2020
Dear Phil, Thank you very much for your lovely words and for taking the time to share your opinion with other guests. We are glad you appreciated the room, the staff and our breakfast. Your satisfaction is the best gratification for me and for all the team! We hope to see you again very soon. Kind regards, Alessandro D'Ilario Hotel Manager
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My partner and I stayed here on 9th Feb 2020 for 5 days for his 30th Birthday. Hotel is in a very good location about 15/20 min walk to Spanish Steps & Trevi Fountain and other places of interest but Rome is so spread out be prepared for LOTS of walking.
We booked a double superior room which was FAB I loved it, had our own balcony and room was recently renovated mood lighting in room, lovely buffet type breakfast every morning on the 7th floor, delicious and would set you up for the day!.
Cannot commend the staff in the Marcella Royal enough they are amazing, so friendly, helpful, informative, nothing is too much. Bar man on the rooftop bar was such a lovely man also, gorgeous to sit up here for a couple of drinks, worth the expensive prices.
All in all I would and will be reccomending this hotel to others and my clients as I work in a Travel Agency. Thank you for our lovely stay :) xxx
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip:Superior Rooms are recently renovated with balconies
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Response from Marcella R, Direttore at Marcella Royal Hotel
Responded Feb 24, 2020
Dear 934shaunak, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for taking the time to share your experience with other travellers. We are so happy to know that you had chosen our hotel to celebrate your special event and, also you had enjoyed every aspect of your stay, especially the room and the staff. Reviews like this are the best gratification for our work! We are waiting for welcoming you again soon. Best regards, Alessandro D'Ilario Hotel Manager
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Just back from a couple of nights in Rome and our feet are aching (in a good way). We booked the Marcella Royal having read a number of positive reviews and finding it available through Secret Escapes. There were no 'superior' rooms avaiable but we decided to book the slightly more expensive 'Prestige' room on a bed & breakfast basis. It also indicated a welcome drink upon arrival.
On arriving at the hotel we were greeted warmly by the lady on reception and her colleague Alessandro who indicated that our room was ready despite it being a little earlier than check in time. There was no drink offered but we did not say anything. We have to say that the only dissappointing feature of the stay was the room we were allocated. It was Room 630 which felt quite small had a shower actually by the bed and a small seperate room with the toilet, sink & bidet .... a really strange set up. We thought that perhaps we had been issued with the wrong room but when my wife called down to reception we were informed that it was a Prestige room which surprised us and no other room was offered. The shower leaked slightly ont the carpet when used and one of the side tables next to the bed has a broken glass top (although it was useable). Each early morning & evening you could also hear the scrapping of tables being moved on the lovely terrace above. There are no tea & coffee facilities in the room but a tray with a kettle, water & teas was provided when we requested (no milk but we bought some at a local supermarket). There is no iron either.
Despite the above we can say that all staff we encountered were friendly and the hotel ws spotlessly clean. A plentiful breakfast was served on the terrrace area which was well maintained with plants with a choice of covered or uncovered seating. There was also a very useful computer & printer facility that allowed people to print out tickets etc.
Apart from breakfast we did not eat at the hotel but there are several nice restaurants near the hotel and prices generally seemed very similar for them with a meal for 2 costing just over the 50 euros mark.
Not that centrally located but fine if you don't mind a bit of a walk and we were able to get to most places we wanted to.
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Date of stay: November 2021
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Room Tip:Avoid room 630 as small, strange layout and scrapping tables from terrrace.
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Responded Nov 24, 2021
Dear Sunny_the_red, Thank you very much for your review and for taking the time to share your experience at Marcella Royal Hotel. We are very sorry to know that you were disappointed with your room. Room 630 is a Prestige room, with a particular design and the dimension is about 25 sq m. Our rooms don’t have the iron to reduce the possibility of accidents in the hotel. However, we offer an express laundry service. I'm happy to know that you had appreciated our cleanliness and the Staff. I would like to restore your faith about Marcella Royal Hotel. We look forward to welcoming you back. Best regards, Alessandro D’Ilario Hotel Manager
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This is a classic hotel of quality with a wonderful personal touch. Every member of staff is friendly and helpful. At the front desk they will book a taxi, which arrives within 5 minutes, provide a map and give advice on the location of the main areas, and make recommendations about local restaurants and book those for you too. We particularly enjoyed the rooftop bar morning, afternoon and evening. Breakfast is very good and we had a lovely evening meal one night. It’s a great place to relax after a day sightseeing and to come back to for a cocktail after dinner. Salvatore needs a special mention for mixing Singapore Slings for my husband every night. He and all the bar staff are fun and friendly. We had a spacious superior room with 2 small balconies overlooking the street. It was immaculately clean and well appointed. Towels were large and fluffy and toiletries replenished everyday. The hotel itself is beautiful with antiques and plush furnishings. Most sights are within walking distance; you have to be prepared to walk a lot in Rome! There are plenty of great restaurants close by. We had a fabulous stay here and would definitely like to return next year.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Alessandro D'Ilario, Proprietario at Marcella Royal Hotel
Responded Jun 16, 2022
Dear Rosalindh940, Thank you very much for your lovely review and for taking the time to share your experience at Marcella Royal Hotel. We are glad that you enjoyed our hotel, especially the Staff and the rooftop. A special thanks from Mr. Salvatore. Seeing our guests happy is the best result that the hotel might desire! We are certainly looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards, Alessandro D'Ilario Hotel Manager
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I stayed at the Marcella with my wife and adult son for our first family holiday in several years. We found the hotel very, very good: the staff were friendly and helpful, especially as we were finding our feet in Rome (we hadn't visited the city before).
The rooftop/ terrace restaurant offers amazing views over the city, providing a relaxing, informal place for breakfast, lunch and supper (we were staying B&B so latter two meals not included, but we ended up eating there a LOT anyway) with a variety of food, all simple and well done.
The rooms and public areas are kept to a very high standard, bedrooms and lobby had very good air com (there was a heat wave on).
The Marcella is located very conveniently for the main tourist sites, shopping and surrounded by other great restaurants as well, many with street dining.
All in all we had a very enjoyable stay and would be happy to return.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Room Tip:Top floor has direct access by stairs to rooftop restaurant, although stairs are quite steep.
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Response from Alessandro D'Ilario, Direttore generale at Marcella Royal Hotel
Responded Aug 18, 2022
Dear U2959JSdavidh, Thank you very much for your lovely review and for taking the time to share your experience at Marcella Royal Hotel. We are glad that you fully enjoyed our hotel, especially the Staff and the rooftop garden. Seeing our guests happy is the best result that we might desire! We are certainly looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards, Alessandro D'Ilario Hotel Manager
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This was the 1st time we had stayed at the Marcella Royal Rooftop Garden, and our third visit to Rome. I can honestly say this is one of the best hotels we've ever stayed in. We were greeted at reception when we checked in, by a lovely, courteous gentleman, who gave us lots of information and made us feel very welcome. (For our whole stay he patiently let me practise my beginner Italian phrases each time I came down to reception which was very kind and gave me little tips on pronunciation!) The reception is very clean and comfortable, with sofas and tables where you can relax in the cool air. We had a room on the third floor, and the air- con worked amazingly at keeping our room cool, especially on the days where it was 36 degrees outside! I must say, I got the best sleep of my life in the hugely comfortable bed! The location of our room was perfect, we couldn't hear a thing once we were in it, no noise from the outside, and no noise from the corridors. Every day we went up to the top floor to the rooftop terrace for breakfast, which has the most amazing views over Rome. The breakfast choice was excellent- fresh fruit juices, yoghurts, coffees and teas, fresh fruit, cheeses, meats, scrambled eggs, the most beautiful bacon, pancake machine (which my other half loved! ) We had dinner on two evenings on the terrace. We both thought the meals were excellent both nights. The chef made the most beautiful scampi with panko breadcrumbs for our starters, followed by ravioli filled with scampi. We had this on both occasion as we thought the food was absolutely delicious and very well cooked and seasoned. Our room was tidied and cleaned every day to a very high standard, the staff who do this do an exceptional job. We must mention that what made our stay memorable, was the staff. Each and every one of them was friendly, courteous, efficient, and a credit to themselves. We stayed in the Marcella for 7 nights, and cannot fault anything. We will definitely be back in Rome for our 4th visit and will be coming back to this lovely hotel.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Book the rooftop terrace for a beautiful dinner with views across Rome.
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Response from Alessandro D'Ilario, Direttore generale at Marcella Royal Hotel
Responded Sep 26, 2023
Dear LynneCatherine67, Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are glad that you fully appreciated our hotel, especially the Staff service, and the cleanliness. Also, thank you very much for the lovely words about the food. We are certainly looking forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards, Alessandro D'Ilario General Manager
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This hotel is in a fantastic location, we walked to all the top sights and city centre is easy to get to in 15 mins. The rooftop terrace is great for breakfast with a view and sipping cocktails in the evening although drinks expensive - 8 euro for a medium beer and 14 euro for spirit/mixer or cocktails. We were given a room on the 6th floor directly under the roof garden but it was extremely noisy and late at night and early morning was woke up by furniture scraping along the floor and other noise. The wonderful reception staff quickly moved us so no problem. There are lots of lovely restaurants along the same road as the hotel so no need to venture out too far after a long days walking !! Would defo recommend this hotel to anyone, every staff member was so friendly and helpful
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Responded Apr 11, 2022
Dear Sharron E, Thank you very much for your lovely review and for taking the time to share your experience at Marcella Royal Hotel. We are glad that you enjoyed our hotel, especially the Staff and the rooftop! Seeing our guests happy is a real pride for us. We are certainly looking forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards, Alessandro D'Ilario Hotel Manager
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Can’t fault this hotel at all. Staff were so friendly and accommodating - particular Alessandro on the front desk who gave great advice on where to go and how to get there as this was our first time in Rome. The hotel is in a good location with easy access to public transport, and the staff on the front desk will also book taxis on your behalf which was helpful. Rooftop bar was lovely, so relaxing and friendly staff. Drinks weren’t cheap but worth paying the extra couple of euros to be away from the busy atmosphere of the city centre. Breakfast was good, plenty of continental options with the addition of eggs and bacon. We were bed and breakfast only but chose to eat here two out of three nights; best pizza we’ve ever eaten! Really enjoyed our stay here and wouldn’t hesitate to go back if we visit Rome again.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Marcella Royal Hotel, Direttore generale at Marcella Royal Hotel
Responded May 30, 2022
Dear Eloma217, Thank you very much for your lovely review and for taking the time to share your experience at Marcella Royal Hotel. We are glad that you enjoyed our hotel, especially the Staff and the breakfast. A special thanks from Mr. Alessandro. Seeing our guests happy is the best result that the hotel might desire! We are certainly looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards, Alessandro D'Ilario Hotel Manager
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Dear NicolebL9,
The hotel is not located on a massive hill. The road has a slight incline, but it's not very steep. Rome itself is built on seven hills, so some elevation changes are normal. The location is walkable, and the area is well-connected by public transport.
Kind Regards,
Alessandro D'Ilario
General Manager
There are more places to choose from in the Rome area.
PRICE RANGE
C$182 - C$472 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
ItalyLazioRomeLudovisi / Via Veneto / Termini / Centro / Sallustiano
NUMBER OF ROOMS
92
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