Name: Hotel Splendide Royal Roma
Address: Rome, IT
Price range: From $731

Hotel Splendide Royal Roma, RomeHotel Splendide Royal Roma in Rome, Italy has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 135 of 457 hotels we score in Rome. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.7 before correction. Rooms from about $731 a night (cached, not a live quote).Hotel Splendide Royal Roma occupies a late-19th-century palace near Via Veneto, originally built as a Maronite convent, and sits within walking distance of the Spanish Steps and Villa Borghese. The interiors combine restored architectural details with a large collection of artworks, and rooms range up to terraces with views over greenery. Guests get a gourmet restaurant, a cocktail lounge with city views, room service, and a generous breakfast buffet. It welcomes families and pets, and staff are frequently praised for being helpful. Rates start around $731 a night, so it suits travellers wanting a characterful, upper-midrange boutique stay rather than a budget option. With only nine photos on file, it is worth checking current room details before booking.What stands out

Helpful, friendly staff

Clean, comfortable rooms

Walk to Spanish Steps

Terraces with greenery views

Watch out for

Expensive, from $731 a night

Few photos available online

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