HOTEL SANTA MARIA, Rome

Hotel Santa Maria - A 3-star garden retreat with orangery in historic Trastevere

Located in a former convent cloister in Trastevere, this tranquil Rome hotel features 19 ground-level rooms encircling an orange tree garden. The Hotel Santa Maria's accommodations range from 45.9 ft^2 standard rooms to 98.4 ft^2 suites, each equipped with LCD satellite TV, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with tub or shower. A complimentary breakfast buffet includes freshly baked pastries, eggs, and cappuccino, served in the internal garden or rooftop solarium. The property maintains a bar, free bicycle rentals, and 24-hour front desk staffed by seven dedicated team members. Cheerful folk-art paintings by local artist Stefano Natale decorate the spaces, depicting scenes of Trastevere. Santa Maria's position, 100 yards from Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere, places guests within walking distance of Campo de' Fiori (0.5 miles) and major landmarks including the Pantheon and Vatican Museums.

Pros

Set back from street noise within residential palazzi walls

Free bicycles available for exploring the city

Rooftop garden with sun loungers and evergreen vines

Ground-floor rooms with direct garden access

Cons

Attic rooms have sloping roofs unsuitable for tall guests

Some evening noise from outdoor garden areas