The Hive Hotel, RomeThe Hive Hotel in Rome, Italy has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 103 of 457 hotels we score in Rome. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 3.4. Rooms from about $724 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Hive Hotel is a four-star spa hotel situated in the Esquilino district of Rome, close to Roma Termini station. It contains 189 air-conditioned rooms, ranging from superior rooms to junior suites, which are designed with a modern interior and offer more space than typical local accommodation. Guests can use the rooftop terrace, solarium, or the rooftop restaurant and bar. The property is within walking distance of the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica and Via Nazionale. It suits travellers looking for contemporary design and central access, though the high nightly rates may limit its accessibility for some budgets.What stands out

Spacious modern rooms

Rooftop restaurant and bar

Central Esquilino location

On-site spa facilities

Watch out for

High nightly rates

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