HOTEL FORTE, Rome

Hotel Forte - A 3-star historic hotel in an 18th-century palazzo with frescoed lobby on Via Margutta

Located in a 17th-century Palazzo Alibert on Rome's artistic Via Margutta, this boutique Rome hotel features 20 soundproofed rooms with parquet floors, satellite flat-screen TVs, and minibars. The lobby showcases ceiling and wall frescoes by artists Severio Scigliano and Viviana Innocenzi, complemented by Pompeian red and gold decor. Hotel Forte provides 24-hour room service, air conditioning, and a continental breakfast buffet serving cold cuts, eggs, cereals, and pastries. The property sits 328.1 ft from Piazza di Spagna metro station and the Spanish Steps. Key landmarks within walking distance include Piazza del Popolo (10 minutes), the Pantheon (0.5 miles), and Villa Borghese gardens.

Pros

Part of the Historical Hotel Circuit under Italy's Ministry of Cultural Heritage

Located on the film-famous Via Margutta, where 'Roman Holiday' was partially filmed

Breakfast includes espresso made from freshly ground beans

Walking distance to designer boutiques on Via Condotti and Via del Corso

Cons

Located on the first floor of a historic building without elevator

Limited on-site dining options beyond breakfast