Economy Double Room
- Shower
- Coffee machine
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Hotel · Rome · Lazio
Al Viminale Hill Inn & Hotel
A 3-star stay in a historic building near Rome's opera house and train station, with a Turkish bath, sauna and an old cage lift.
- A 7-minute walk from Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
- Turkish bath, sauna and hydromassage shower
- Staff rated 9/10 by guests
8.4
Great
1534 reviews
Booking.com 8.4 · 1534 reviews
About
Al Viminale Hill Inn & Hotel
Al Viminale Hill Inn & Hotel is a 3-star property in central Rome, set within an elegant old building whose historic cage lift gives little hint of the modern interiors. Guest rooms come with air conditioning, heating and a coffee machine, and some look out towards the opera house.
The facilities include a Turkish bath, sauna and hydromassage shower, while practical touches range from luggage storage and laundry to a paid airport shuttle. With 1,534 reviews and an overall guest rating of 8.4, it reads as a dependable, personality-led choice for a city break.
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
3 reasons to book- Consistently praised staff — Guests single out the friendly, helpful and flexible team, and the service category scores 8.8, with staff rated 9 out of 10.
- Strong location for sightseeing and transport — Roughly a 7-minute walk from Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore and opposite the opera house, with many attractions reachable on foot and the train station nearby.
- Well-priced comfort — Rooms score 8.8 and the hotel is priced from £58 a night, with air conditioning, soundproofed rooms and tea and coffee facilities.
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Worth weighing
3 to weigh- No restaurant or bar on site — Guests note the lack of restaurant and bar facilities, though they also point out that plenty of eating and drinking options are just outside the door.
- Compact rooms — A few guests describe the rooms as small, one calling theirs cosy and another smaller than most but still adequate.
- Comfort and facilities score lower — Comfort and facilities both sit at 7.5 out of 10, below the hotel's rooms and service scores, and one guest found the large TV had only four or five channels.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Deluxe Triple Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Coffee machine
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Coffee machine
- Heating
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- Lift
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Check-in & concierge
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- Luggage storage
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Food & drink
- Coffee shop
- In-room breakfast
- Welcome drink
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Electric kettle
Room comforts
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Parquet floor
- Flat-screen TV
- Free toiletries
- Ironing facilities
- Cots
- Allergy-free rooms
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Paid airport shuttle
- Fax/Photocopying
House rules
- No smoking on site
- No pets allowed
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.4/10 from 1,534 reviews
Booking.com · 8.4 · 1534 reviews
8.4Verified guest“A brilliant stay with solid extras such as Wi-Fi, a TV and round-the-clock security. The staff gave helpful restaurant recommendations on my first visit, and I plan to come back next year.”
8.4Verified guest“The team were friendly and genuinely kind. Go for a deluxe room if you can — ours had coffee and lovely views over the Opera House. Breakfast was tasty, with coffee, tea, toast and scrambled eggs.”
8.4Verified guest“Very pleasant stay in an air-conditioned room with a comfortable bed. The building has a varied layout across its floors, and the location felt quiet while still being close to the train station.”
8.4Verified guest“Lovely Italian atmosphere and a very handy position. I was particularly taken with the individual room decor and the comfortable bed.”
8.4Verified guest“The staff could not have been more pleasant — friendly and helpful with every request.”
8.4Verified guest“Excellent location, and the room was small but cosy.”
04 — Location
Getting around Rome
The property sits in Rome.
Around the hotel: The hotel is on Via del Viminale, about a 7-minute walk from Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore and directly opposite the opera house. Guests describe the location as central, with many attractions reachable on foot.
Getting around: The train station is nearby, and the hotel is convenient for the coach to Ciampino. A paid airport shuttle can also be arranged.
Food & drink: There are lots of restaurants in the surrounding streets. One guest recommends Bar Viminale on the corner across the street for drinks and food.
Via Del Viminale 38, Rome, Lazio, 00184, Italy
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 14:00-23:00
- Check-out
- By 01:00-11:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 8 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:00, and check-out is from 01:00 to 11:00.
Are pets allowed?
No. The hotel's policy states pets are not allowed, and the property is no-smoking throughout.
Does the hotel have a restaurant?
No full restaurant or bar appears in the amenity list. Guests can order in-room breakfast, and there is a coffee shop on site; the surrounding streets have many restaurants.
The bottom line
Al Viminale Hill Inn & Hotel earns its high guest rating through a superb central position and genuinely friendly service. It's a sensible pick for sightseeing and train connections, provided you don't need a full restaurant or a room with generous proportions.
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