Name: Locarno
Address: Rome, IT
Price range: From $726

Locarno, RomeLocarno in Rome, Italy has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 234 of 457 hotels we score in Rome. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction. Rooms from about $726 a night (cached, not a live quote).Hotel Locarno is a historic boutique hotel in central Rome, close to Piazza del Popolo. It opened in 1925 and occupies early twentieth-century buildings, with 49 rooms, a rooftop bar, a garden bar and elegantly decorated communal spaces. Guests mention comfortable beds, cooked-to-order breakfasts and attentive personal service, and the rooms are generally spacious, well designed and kept clean. It suits travellers who want character and a central base within walking distance of the historic centre, and it welcomes families and pets. Facilities include a gym, restaurant, air conditioning, valet parking and room service. Rates start from around $726 a night, so it is a considerable investment. Some guests find certain rooms on the small side, and Wi-Fi coverage can be patchy.What stands out

Charming historic property from 1925

Rooftop and garden bars

Helpful, welcoming staff

Central location near Piazza del Popolo

Watch out for

Wi-Fi coverage can be patchy

Some rooms feel small

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