MARTINA HOUSE, Rome

Martina House - A Via Veneto bed & breakfast with antique parquet floors and embassy district views

Located in Via Veneto near the American Embassy, this Rome hotel occupies the fifth floor of a 19th-century building. Martina House features original hand-painted doors, period parquet flooring, and soundproof windows overlooking Villa Borghese park. The air-conditioned rooms include ensuite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, minibars, coffee machines, and safes. One room faces the interior courtyard while others provide views of Via Veneto's shops and cafes. A sweet breakfast is served at a neighboring bakery. The property stands 0.5 miles from the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain, with the Barberini metro station providing connections throughout the city. Eight restaurants lie within 984.3 ft, including Flora Restaurant and Moma Caffe.

Pros

Original 19th-century architectural details including hand-painted doors and parquet floors

Views of Villa Borghese park from most rooms

Sweet breakfast included at local bakery

Eight dining options within 300-meter radius

Cons

Check-in by appointment only

One room lacks street views