SHG HOTEL PORTAMAGGIORE, Rome

Shg Hotel Portamaggiore - A historic 3-star Rome hotel with garden terrace and ancient wall views

Located in the vibrant San Lorenzo district, Shg Hotel Portamaggiore occupies a historic building overlooking Rome's first-century ancient walls. This 201-room Rome hotel features classic-style accommodations with satellite TV, air conditioning, and minibars. Two restaurants serve traditional Italian cuisine, while two fully-stocked bars - including a rooftop garden terrace bar open during spring and summer - operate until late night. Three meeting halls accommodate up to 190 delegates, with the recently restored 'La Terrazza in Portamaggiore' offering additional event space. The lobby showcases high ceilings, white marble floors, and ancient Roman artifacts including statues, vessel fragments, and an original sarcophagus. The property stands at the intersection of major roadways, 1 mile from the Colosseum and within walking distance to the Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano and Santa Croce in Gerusalemme.

Pros

Piano bar decorated with plush red seating and Roman busts

Located opposite a monumental square from the 1st century

Rooms offer views of either ancient walls or internal garden

Multiple public transportation stations nearby

Cons

1.5 miles from popular attractions like Trevi Fountain and Piazza Venezia

Lobby designed more for transit than extended social time