Babuino 181 Luxury Suites

Babuino 181 thanks to its wonderful staff is not a regular hotel. |Since this was not our first stay there we knew the people, and they knew us and welcomed us as their guests. |The rooms (in our case a suite) are truly beautiful with all facilities in excellent condition. |The breakfast under the ever watchful eye of Valerio is excellent, beautifully presented, very rich and all very fresh and tasty. |The reception, managed excellently by Siva and Ilaria is staffed 24 hrs with the most friendly people who are pleased to attend to all our requests or enquiries. |In conclusion, and at the risk that our review will price the hotel out of our budget, Babuino 181, with its perfect location, is the ideal ‘home’ from which to enjoy the best of Rome thanks to the staff which are the best hosts possible. |We hope to return soon and many times more!

Our favorite hotel in Rome, definitely book the Garden Suite (except when we want to be there!). Staff is amazing, kind, considerate and professional. The breakfast and dinner at Emme's is fantastic. The location of the hotel on beautiful Margutta street is peaceful and quiet, but conveniently located in close walking proximity to other excellent evening dinning options, afternoon cafes and shops as well as the stunning Borghese Gardens and Plaza de Popolo. Don't think we will stay anywhere else when visiting Rome and we have stayed at some amazing 5 star hotels in Rome during our previous 4 visits.

Great hotel with great location. The hotel is within walking distance of almost all things in central Rome. Nice rooms, rooftop terrace for breakfast and cocktails in the evening.|Very nice staff, especially the breakfast team was very personal and exceptional service minded. A place we can recommend and will go for next time in Rome.

Beautiful, clean, modern rooms. Great adjoining rooms for families. Prices high, but the location was fantastic, steps from the Spanish steps, high end shopping, and amazing restaurants. Safe, comfortable. The buffet breakfast was so well done!! They think of everything and Valereo takes so much pride in caring for the breakfast guests. The front desk offered limited support, not a full concierge, but helpful enough for a restaurant recommendation or directions.

I would have rated this hotel very highly if it weren’t for the construction noise which made for a sleepless night. Upon arrival, I asked for assurance to be checked into a quiet room. Reception insisted that my first floor room would be quiet. After returning from dinner, I realized that there was a street repair happening right outside my window. It was extremely loud with jack hammering and construction workers shouting. When I called the front desk, they were not able to accommodate a room switch. This morning when I inquired again, (I have two more evenings at this hotel) they offered to switch me to one floor higher. It is not the fault of the hotel that the city chooses to make these repairs during the night when tourists are around. However, it is the fault of the hotel that they misrepresented the quietness of the room to me upon my inquiry. I really enjoy giving praise when it is due but in this case I can’t recommend this experience.

Pros||1. We booked a deluxe room that was more than adequate for our needs, as we were mainly there to sleep and eat breakfast.||2. The bathroom was spacious and stocked with Diptyque toiletries—very nice!||3. The king bed was very comfortable and we slept soundly.||4. Breakfast offered a good variety. The chef at the breakfast buffet even asked for our feedback on how to improve the buffet offerings. ||5. Special mention to Alfredo (the Filipino bellman/portman), who was exceptionally kind and made us feel truly welcome. He was, in fact, the friendliest and most helpful front of the house staff.||Cons||1. The walls were quite thin. The first night, it sounded like furniture was being moved above us, and one morning we could clearly hear loud conversations—possibly from housekeeping or the room next door—through our bathroom. It didn’t detract from our sleep or comfort but they were mild annoyances. ||2. The woman at the front desk during the night shift was very unfriendly. She never smiled, came across as intimidating, and made us feel unwelcome. When we asked for dinner recommendations, she only suggested their overpriced sister restaurant (Emme) in the area without providing any alternatives, even though we were the only ones there who needed assistance. When we asked for directions, she simply gestured vaguely with a dismissive attitude so we told her that we would just Google map the restaurant location ourselves. She clearly didn’t want to be bothered. ||3. On another occasion, when we asked her about the best time to leave for the airport considering traffic and taxis, she had the same dismissive attitude and simply told us to be there 3 hours in advance. As seasoned travelers, we already knew that—but that wasn’t our question. Her unhelpful and icy manner reflect poorly on the Hilton brand, and as a Hilton Gold member and Amex Platinum card holder, I expected better.||3. There’s essentially no lobby—just a check-in/out area with no space to linger or relax.

Loved our stay at this beautiful hotel. Comfy beds, super clean, great location, and wonderful service, especially from Valerio, our exceptional server at breakfast, who made every morning special and gave us some great tips on where to eat in Rome. He was the best! Will definitely stay here again.

Check in and out was quick. Spacious two story room. Mini bar is included. Well secured. Good location. Friendly staff. Room needs a slight facelift.

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!!!