Aliisa
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I joined Soho House Rome primarily to enjoy the pool during the summer, but I was deeply disappointed. The pool is very small, and it’s impossible to swim in it. The sunbeds are also a major issue—every single one gets booked within minutes, and despite trying throughout the summer, I only managed to secure one bed once. Even when I arrived for the "afternoon slot," the guests from the "morning slot" refused to leave, and the pool attendant didn’t intervene at all. We ended up leaving in frustration.
The gym is another letdown—while it’s technically included in the membership, none of the fitness classes are, and you have to pay extra for the cinema. So, the membership fee primarily just gives you access to the restaurant, where, of course, you still pay for food and drinks out of pocket.
Another frustrating aspect is the requirement to buy "house credit" for three months. If you don’t spend it, you lose it, which feels like a forced commitment. I also found the atmosphere to be rather unwelcoming—some guests were quite obnoxious, and I didn’t meet a single friendly person during my visits.
The food itself is decent, but nothing special. The restaurant is beautiful, though the hallway leading into the building gives off a cold, utilitarian vibe reminiscent of a Soviet block. The neighborhood is also a downside—far from everything and feels a bit sketchy, especially at night.
The final straw was my birthday celebration. I had specifically requested a table on the terrace, but when I arrived, it had been given away to someone else. After an hour of waiting, the staff rushed us to finish because they needed the table for someone else. When we left two hours later, the terrace had multiple empty tables. No one acknowledged my birthday either, which was a real letdown.
In conclusion, Soho House Rome does not live up to the hype or the membership price. There are better pools, restaurants, and experiences to be had in Rome, and I would not recommend this place to anyone.