Babuino 181 Luxury Suites

Absolutely, positively loved staying at Margutta 19! Big spacious rooms (more US like than European size rooms) that were in excellent condition and had morning and evening cleaning/turndown service. The staff were outstanding. We were leaving on a cruise and stayed in Rome for 3 days prior. Needed a car from airport and to the port that they arranged and booked. They had excellent tips on local restaurants/tours. Extremely attentive! The restaurant was excellent. And importantly, on a quiet, beautiful street, only minutes from the hustle/bustle of Rome! Walking distance to everything if you want to do that. No need for an uber/taxi! Only bummer is that it did not have an onsite fitness center, however they did offer the opportunity to get into two other fitness centers within walking distance (you had to pay to use,but available). I would honestly go back to Rome for a few days just to stay here again!

We had an excellent stay here. The staff is very friendly and helpful, our suite was spacious, clean and included great bath products. There were so many delicious options for breakfast, and the best breakfast we had on our trip in Europe. Every item was fresh and special. The hotel is located in the high end shopping district, and right down the street from the Spanish Steps which were fun to visit at night. Easy walk to just about anywhere you want to visit in Rome. There’s also a boutique right down the street that sells good quality fashionable Italian made clothing at reasonable prices. I would definitely stay here again.

We stayed for only a couple nights but the hotel and staff were awesome. The room was very nice. The amenities were also great. The location was perfect, a half a block from a beautiful plaza, a 5 minute walk along a quaint cobblestone street among luxurious shops to the Spanish Steps. Maybe another 5 minutes walk to Trevi Fountain. We had breakfast buffet at the rooftop restaurant and it was the best. Everything was fresh and delicious. The staff was amazing and did everything possible to make our stay the best. We would definitely come back again. Babuino 181 is the definition of a luxury boutique hotel.

What a beautiful hotel with many surprises. Our room was immaculate. There was a mini bar and snacks included. The bathroom was huge! The view down the street was great. The front desk and concierge were so helpful and made our stay one of the best on our trip. There was a massive breakfast buffet included on a rooftop terrace. I can't say enough good things about this hotel. Definitely coming back!

This has been updated recently with lots of amenities compared to other boutique hotels we have stayed at. Could turn all lights off from bedside table and had google chrome to allow you to watch anything you wanted on tv. Next to Spanish steps and good shopping. Breakfast was very nice as was the room. Very spacious room. I would definitely stay here again.

Beautiful hotel. Rooms are lovely, clean and modern. Staff very helpful. The breakfast buffet was somewhat disappointing. Eggs are cold even though presented in hot bar. It did have a beautiful selection of cheeses, smoked salmon, pastries and fruits. Overall highly recommend this hotel!

What a perfect stay! Everything about our stay was fantastic! Lovely room, breakfast options galore, great location and extremely helpful, friendly and caring staff! We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend! We left in a hurry when our taxi arrived on Oct. 31 in the morning, and didn’t thank the front desk for their help, so please thank the two ladies working that morning for us.|Mille grazie per tutto!

We stayed here for 4 nights in a deluxe room over in the Annexe which was accessed via a discreet doorway and offered a welcome air-conditioned respite from the extreme heat at the time. Our room was spacious with a very comfortable bed and luxurious Diptyque toiletries. There was also some thoughtful gifts left for us as a SLH member. Breakfast up on the roof terrace of the main building was plentiful and relaxing. The location was fabulous and we would not hesitate to book again.

It was a short and pleasant stay at Babuino 181! First off, the location is SO prime. You are near many beautiful sights / shops / restaurants. It was easy for us to walk to everything that we wanted to see during our short two night stay. The hotel is small and has a boutique feel. There isn't really a lobby, it's more so just a desk in a very small room. For a small boutique hotel in the city the rooms are extra large. This is a 'luxury suite' hotel, so I get the feeling every room is pretty spacious. There is complimentary breakfast served on the roof and the spread is decent. They also serve drinks up on the roof, but the hours are very limited. We went up to the roof at around 4 pm and wanted to enjoy a drink, but learned that it didn't open until later that day. The rooftop is so gorgeous that I think they'd benefit from being open during happy hour time! Our room had a guidebook with a personalized note from the hotel owner. He seems to be a prominent artist / businessman around town and his family has lived in Rome for generations. I really enjoyed reading his story and he provided some great local suggestions. That was a cute touch! Overall, this is a solid pick for a hotel in Rome. They are also affiliated with Hyatt, so something to keep in mind if you are a Hyatt rewards member!

I want to highlight the breakfast staff: Amelia and Valerio. They were so very friendly and helpful!!! I chatted with both of them. They were courteous, and Amelia prepared a beautiful and delectable omelet for me from Italian cheese and bacon. The eggs were very fresh!!! They both make you feel like family. I practiced my Italian with them. The breakfast bar itself was delicious and had all kinds of hot and cold foods including delicious smoked salmon that was really fresh to scrambled eggs with bacon-yummy! There are all kinds of pastries and cereal. Amelia taught me some additional Italian words. There also was fresh squeezed orange juice and delicious cappuccino!!! You could get whatever you wanted to drink: even still water. They also gave us wonderful and delectable chocolates and Italian candy!!! I spoke with Valerio about art. He was very knowledgeable! He recommended museums and areas of interest in terms of art. I really bonded with Amelia and Valerio at breakfast time!!! The two of them were a great team!!! I really appreciated their service to us!!! Also, Veronica helped me to find some Cornetti or Cornicello at Stoilli Jewelry Store that was quite reasonable . She also Googled a religious medallion for me. Veronica, Maria and Johannes were welcoming and spoke English. I again practiced my Italian with them. They were all so amazing. The beds were bigger than King size. We called them Emperor and Empress sized mattress!!! It was very spacious and comfortable!!! Shopping and restaurants right outside. Maria recommended a delicious restaurant called Negresco not far from the hotel. The person that cleaned our room was awesome as well-a very clean room. I highly recommend this hotel!!! Ask for Valerio and Amelia at breakfast time!!!

Fantastic service!! Large rooms/suites! Breakfast on their rooftop penthouse/terrace. The rooftop turns into a bar later in the evening - very cool/nice!! The rooms are lovely, clean, and quite large for European standards!! It's a lovely hotel located in a high-end shopping district. What does that mean? You'll find Chanel, Valentino, all those high-end stores right next to the hotel and Spanish steps. I can't afford those stores so I walk a few more blocks to the Zara and H&Ms which are not too far away. I loved that a lady showed me a laundromat next store (in the alley right next to the hotel) which was great for us as we'd been traveling for some time and I was dying to do a load of laundry. Perfect! Staff is friendly and courteous. Highly recommend this hotel!

All positives here! Nothing negative to complain about. I would definitely stay there again. Pros: 1. room was tastefully modern. 2. As clean as humanly possible. 3. Good location. 4. Excellent wifi, AC. 5. Bed was adequate in comfort. Seemed to have a firm side and a less firm side. Also had two pillow types to accommodate differing preferences. 6. Breakfast buffet with enough options to please someone who is used to eating a real breakfast. 7. Apparently endless hot water. 8. Big (for Rome) elevators. 9. Got me into my room early (10:30a) 10. I believe I had the junior suite and there was double closet space with multiple wide drawers and a dressing area with seat. 11. Stocked fridge (free water). 12. Safe. Cons: 1. Funny small doorknobs. 2. Their Eco-friendly nature precluded us from being able to leaving the AC on while we were out. But thankfully they had a shutter system to block out the infrared waves of the sun. So it didn't get too hot. 3. I'm a third-wave coffee snob. Coffee was tolerable at best. Sant Eustachio near the pantheon was supposedly the best coffee in Rome according to my private tour guide. It was okay. Tip. Best pizza we had was PizzaRé's self titled pizza, the PizzaRé. Three others tried near by... No buono. Tip. Tired of Italian? Vegetarian place one block east. Pretty great break from cheese and carbs.

This hotel is well located near the Spanish steps. The staff is youngish, with a leaning toward eye candy. They try to help, but the follow through is so-so and they don't listen or don't understand half the time (I want to find a restaurant for lunch for a nice affordable sandwich - they try send you to a $100 lunch at a fancy place). Make sure you clarify whether or not your rate includes breakfast. If not, it is 18€ per person, which is not worth it. Some of the rates include it, some don't - and with us they glossed over that fact, just saying everything is free, breakfast is upstairs til 10:30 (when it was not included in our rate). They offer free water, but give it to you in 12oz bottles 2 at a time, so you are always asking for more like it is a special favor. The easiest way to communicate with them before or after your trip is by email. That said, they are unresponsive about 25% of the time. There is no gym, and they look at you like you're from Mars if you try to coordinate that, recommend an incredibly expensive hotel gym down the street which is +/- $70 per person per use or something ridiculous. Try the Roman Athletic Club which is in walking distance, but not always open when you want it to be! I give my rating based on overall value. The rate is fairly high. The rooms are nice and modern, but how much time are you going to spend in the room? The concierge is important (which as an American you tend to rely on more than in the US). In my experience most of the concierge services are as good or better at other hotels in the area. Next time, I would try to find a better value and spend the money I save on food or clothes!

Great location right on Via del Babuino. Superb rooms and great customer service. Fully furnished with a Prosecco bottle as a welcome kit.

Our experience was exceptional! We were upgraded to a (more) luxurious suite free of charge when staff learned we were on our honeymoon. We were welcomed to our room with a plate of gourmet cakes and candies. The room was plush and clean. Our windows lent a fabulous street view. The staff were extremely helpful when we were in search of restaurants and sites. You cannot beat the location. We would absolutely recommend this hotel and look forward to returning one day.

This hotel was so awesome! It was clean and modern. Great coffee and fruit basket in the room. The room was large with a large shower and separate bath tub. The staff was friendly and very accommodating. There is a great bar on the rooftop. The location is great too located near the Spanish steps. I will definitely stay here next year!!!