The Britannia Hotel, Rome

The Britannia Hotel - A 4-star boutique hotel in an aristocratic 1865 building near Teatro dell'Opera

Located in Rome's Repubblica district, this refined Rome hotel occupies an elegant Art Nouveau building commissioned by Prince Don Filippo Orsini in 1865. The Britannia Hotel features rooms with marble bathrooms, walk-in showers, and large mattresses. A daily American-style buffet breakfast, served in a room decorated with neoclassical garden frescoes, includes cold cuts, eggs, sausages, and vegetables. The Lounge Bar maintains the atmosphere of an English club and serves light meals. Business amenities include a desk with free internet access, while guest services encompass 24-hour reception, room service, and concierge assistance. The property sits 0.5 miles from Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, with the Trevi Fountain and The Britannia's surrounding area offering direct access to multiple dining venues within 0.3 miles.

Pros

The neoclassical breakfast room features garden frescoes

The lobby showcases checkered floors and elaborately framed paintings

The building maintains its 19th-century aristocratic character while offering modern amenities

Cons

2 miles distance to St. Peter's Basilica

Some rooms face the busy city streets