Hotel Forum Roma Review: What To REALLY Expect If You Stay (2024)

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This historic hotel is housed in an 18th century building that was formerly a Franciscan monastery. Classic decor withantique furnishings, crystal sconces, and dark, stately wood accents create aluxurious, relaxing setting. Hotel Forum Roma features two bars -- one in thelobby and one on the rooftop. The latter area also has a garden restaurant,with fantastic views of the Roman Forum, located right across the street. Thosetraveling on business can utilize the large meeting room and take advantage ofthe free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. The 80 guest rooms are on the smallerside, but are decorated in a refined, luxurious style.

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Hotel Forum Roma

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An elegant, stately lobby with antique furniture, relaxing sitting areas, and a bar

Thelobby of the hotel is elegant and stately, with marble floors covered with deepred Persian rugs, a large front desk made of carved dark-stained wood, beautifulcrystal sconces and light fixtures, and large windows draped with patterned,silky fabrics. As guests venture further into the space, there’s a largesitting area filled with plush velvet couches and refined furniture. Acrossfrom the sitting area is a handsome bar with buttery leather seats andbeautiful gold-framed paintings. The lobby also has several glass cases featuring various artifacts. Other elements from the original building are present as well, including brick walls and stone columns.

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Location

Across the street from the Roman Forum, within walking distance to the Colosseum and other sights

HotelForum Roma is located in the Rione Monti area of the city center, directlyacross a narrow, cobble-stoned street from the archaeological areas of theRoman Forum. It is also within walking distance to many other popular sights,such as the Colosseum, Forum of Augustus, and Piazza Venezia, as well as anarray of shops, restaurants, and bars. The neighborhood is a restricted trafficzone, so the hotel is spared noise from passing cars. Getting to Leonardo DaVinci International Airport is a bit more than a 30-minute drive west.

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Rooms

Classically decorated rooms with ornate decor; some units have gorgeous views

Guestrooms here are stately, with a classically ornate presentation. A variety of room styles areoffered -- the more deluxe the category, the more luxurious and spacious theyare. Hardwood floors, small Persian rugs, large windows covered with refineddrapes, and gold-framed paintings of Italian scenery createan elegant ambiance. Covered in silky pillows, beds rest against plush fabricheadboards. (Keep in mind some of the beds are two smaller ones pushedtogether.) All rooms come with flat-screen TVs, large closets, desks, mini-fridges, and upholstered armchairs. While not all units have a view, theones that do have excellent sights of the forum and surrounding area. Some ofthe larger rooms come with separate sitting areas as well as additionalbedrooms and bathrooms. Standard bathrooms are small and basic, withtiled walls and floors, tub/shower combos, free toiletries, and a bidet. The Suites and Deluxe Rooms have larger bathrooms, some with jetted tubs.

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Features

Rooftop garden with restaurant and bar; outdoor terrace and large meeting room also available

A rooftop garden and restaurant are a stunning asset to this hotel.The restaurant -- located indoors with elegant table settings, large lanterns,and a retractable roof -- serves breakfast and lunch buffets as well as dinner.A chic outdoor bar is connected as well. Hotel Forum Roma also has alarge outdoor terrace filled with chairs and potted plants, a refined lobbybar, a lobby computer, and a large meeting room that can hold up to 100 people.

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