Hotel Aventino, Rome

The mid-range Hotel Aventino is in Aventine Hill, a quiet residential neighborhood with stately villas in south-central Rome. The hotel is located in Neasden, home to the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, a huge Hindu temple decorated with ornate carvings and surrounded by a formal garden, with daily religious ceremonies and informal tours. Guests appreciate the inn's convenience to public transportation. The lobby features a set of matching brown-leather armchairs and a sofa facing a fireplace with books on the mantel. Free in-room WiFi, a fireplace in the lobby and a bar are available. Guests will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, limo/town car service, and tour/ticket assistance. All guests, including children, must be present at check-in with government-issued photo ID card.

The Aventino Hotel's rooms are furnished with luxurious fabrics. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a bath or shower. Each has air conditioning, a minibar and an LCD satellite TV. Elegant rooms feature air conditioning, a minibar and an LCD satellite TV. Some rooms feature a balcony or spa bath. Specify bed preference when booking. Rooms come with wooden floors, air conditioning and a minibar. The bathroom includes free toiletries and a shower. Tiled bathrooms feature mosaic floors and walls, windows that open, and tile vanities. Some rooms feature a balcony or spa bath.

Guests can enjoy the Aventino's continental breakfast served in the property's floral garden. Ivy-covered walls frame a lovely interior courtyard, where guests can pause for breakfast or a drink.

The hotel is located in the largely residential neighborhood of Aventine Hill, at whose foot one finds the shadows of Imperial Rome, of which the Colosseum, the Circus Maximus, the Caracalla Baths and the Imperial Fora. Testaccio, Caius Cestius's Pyramid, and the Protestant Cemetery are all within a 10-minute walk of the Aventine Hotel. It's a 10-minute walk to two metro stations and such landmarks as Circus Maximus. The Coliseum is one metro stop away. The Pantheon is about a 25- to 30-minute trip by public transportation. This family-friendly hotel is close to the Roman Forum and St Peter's Basilica.

Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is a 30-minute drive from the hotel, or about one hour by train. The nearest airport is Rome Ciampino Airport. There's a computer station with internet access for guests' use. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting/childcare.