Expert reviews
“The Hotel Locarno, with generous high-ceilinged rooms, a fabulous bar and a lovely courtyard, is an oasis of class and tranquillity a stone’s throw from Piazza del Popolo.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Rome.
“A hotspot for artists and creatives such as Mimmo Palladino, Enzo Cucchi and Federico Fellini since the 1960s, this Art Deco jewel remains simultaneously sceney and classic. Pre-dinner cocktails in the courtyard are guaranteed to impress even the fussiest guest.”
What guests liked
- Central location
- Excellent Wifi
- Friendly staff
All you need to know
Hotel Locarno can give a paradise feeling on earth. The best part about the hotel is its impeccable location. It is perfectly situated between the river and Villa Borghese Park. It’s at a small distance from the famous bars and restaurants in the city. Specifically, foodies who specifically visit Rome for enjoying the taste of Dal Bolognese restaurant can find this hotel thoroughly convenient.
Hotel staff
The staff of the hotel is dedicated to their service. They leave no stone unturned to impress the customers. For the fitness enthusiast, there is a fantastic outdoor gym available. No matter you love yoga, traditional gym sessions, or Pilate classes; every facility is available of optimum standard here. For the beauty enthusiast, the spa over here is excellent. The entire hotel and every room are provided with excellent Wi-Fi connectivity. Laundry services can be made available on-demand, anytime.
Standard Of Rooms
The standard of the rooms is excellent. Each room showcases the unique crafts on its ceilings. However, the views from the terrace and balcony are a wonderful experience. In short, they deliver the full value of money that a visitor pays.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
15 August 2024
Exceptional
Excellent service. Food. Distribution. Bicycles available.
12 August 2024
Excellent stay
The staff packed me a breakfast for a very early flight
6 August 2024
Incredible
Exceptional. It blew every expectation we had out of the water (and our expectations were already high). We could not recommend Hotel Locarno highly enough. The hotel itself was of the highest standard, the interior design and ambiance was perfection. The location was fantastic, central to almost all of Romes historical attractions which made it easy to navigate around the city.
The staff and location
29 July 2024
Exceptional
location location location
22 July 2024
Fabulous
Reception staff outstanding - very welcoming and great sense of humour Got an upgrade which was very nice Breakfast in the courtyard was lovely Room spacious and comfortable
17 July 2024
We had a very nice stay at this hotel. The food is excellent!
Staff were excellent, extremely professional and helpful. They are what makes this hotel special. It is spotlessly clean and hugely efficient! Concierge’s are all very knowledgeable and pointed us in the right direction.
The roof terrace isn’t open Sunday and Monday (the two nights of our stay and was open do the reasons we’d been recommended the hotel. If it says it is shut on the website/ booking info, the. I missed it. The food is excellent by the way and the breakfast starts the day off well.
12 July 2024
Exceptional
Our favorite hotel in Rome
11 July 2024
I will always come back to this hotel, as its personal touches , and the staff, are outstanding.
i have stayed here before covid and i loved the hospitality, the location , the history of the building, the serenity.
The bathroom lights were too low for makeup. The drawers were a bit tricky.
4 July 2024
Luxury and glam at a price!
Old world glamour and service. One-off gem. Forget the chain hotels. Forget the big names. This feels like a secret only those clever enough to be in-the-know know about and can stay at. It exudes luxury and class from every corner. Nothing “noveau riche” about this property!
I noticed when they book 3rd party services like tours and cars, they add a premium, so their guests are paying above market rates. Disappointing. I’d suggest guests book these things direct with the provider of the services.
2 July 2024
Exceptional
Fabulous hotel. First class service. Great rooms. Great breakfast and bar. Good gym. Perfect location. Can't ask for more
26 June 2024
Second time staying here and won’t be the last, Hotel Locarno keeps getting better!
The hotel is classy and charming without losing the sophistication. The location is perfect and walkable to all major Rome attractions as well as shopping and dining. The staff is phenomenal and the food out of this world!!
Nothing, everything was perfect.
19 June 2024
Very good
Great location, next to Piazza del Popolo Friendly staff at reception
Very noisy room, disturbing street noise. No proper desk in the room Shower needs an upgrade Poor value for money
12 June 2024
For the most part we enjoyed our stay.
Loved the hotel. Beautiful and great location.
Some of the staff were very pompous and condescending. Very disappointing for such a lovely hotel. Also a very lush green and absolutely beautiful terrace that the guests are not allowed to use unless you pay more or have an event. Guests are regulated to a pleasant but stark with no charm terrace.
10 June 2024
Highly recommend
Great location, friendly staff, wonderful roof terrace with a view, good breakfast
21 April 2024
Exceptional
Service
Price
10 April 2024
Magnificent stay in Rome
The atmosphere od the room and the common areas was great. The room was perfect. And the brekfast great. The best cappuccino we had in Rome was in our hotel.
Only the noise we had due to construction works in the building next to us, but this was not a fault of the hotel.
6 April 2024
Perfect stay
Phenomenal staff, personal treatment, super clean rooms and grounds. Location is perfect and breakfast is really great. Can't go wrong with this one, worth every penny (and more)
The water pressure in the shower could be higher, but nothing too disturbing.
31 March 2024
As far as Hotel accommodations it was wonderful
It was perfect! Starting from service to location
Highly recommended!
29 March 2024
Homely feeling with amazing service all round
Top notch concierge service and restaurant service and delicious breakfast
Lighting a bit gloomy
26 March 2024
Very good
There was no coffee/tea machine in the room
22 March 2024
Welcoming, Elegant Perfection in the heart of Rome.
This is a beautiful well appointed property down the street from Piazza Popolo .
My only complaint would be that there was no place to hang the hand held shower head. I made do and would definitely return
18 March 2024
It could not have been better
It is a magic place. Fantastic location, central while very quiet, with a wonderful terrace. The staff is exceptional. Attentive, kind, with lots of smiles and ideas. We really enjoyed our stay.
17 March 2024
Exceptional
Just had a fabulous long weekend at the Locarno - the staff were so helpful and cheerful- a lively fun delicious cocktail bar and the best breakfast service I have had in a long time - superb in every way - thank you
9 March 2024
Fabulous
Every thing
Nothing
9 March 2024
Very good - see comment about staff. But be aware; this is a hotel still set in he 1930s.
Absolutely superb staff - patient, friendly, genuinely caring. I have been in many good hotels and have never been better looked after.
marble floors in he bathroom: an accident waiting to happen
28 February 2024
Fantastic and
The hotel is beautifully furnished, stylish and relaying. The location is fabulous. The staff are really friendly and exceptionally helpful.
Nothing - we loved it!
20 February 2024
Exceptional
Great boutique hotel that has maintained its charm. Breakfasts were outstanding, and the staff were so friendly and helpful. The location was perfect, and we were able to walk to all major attractions in Rome. We would very happily stay again at this beautiful hotel. It was a brilliant way to start our Italian holiday. Thank you to the Team at Hotel Locarno for our amazing stay.
Nothing
12 February 2024
the stay made our visit to Rome truly memorable
The facility, staff, and food were amazing. The bar was pricy, but wonderful
12 February 2024
Friendly, very nice and great location
Breakfast, staff and location!
9 February 2024
Our suite was stunning, the bar in the evenings had a great vibe.
We absolutely loved staying here. This privately owned period hotel is full of class and great ambiance. Perfectly situated, excellent staff, gorgeous rooms, fabulous breakfast, we stayed for 7 nights and we enjoyed every second. Thank you to everyone at Locarno Hotel who made our stay so memorable.
Nothing
5 February 2024
Exceptional
Lovely old world charm. Courteous and very helpful staff. Great bar and public areas. Lovely room. A great Roman experience.
2 February 2024
Exceptional
One of the best breakfast room in Italy!! Clean, very well equipped, warm during the winter
1 February 2024
Exceptional
Beautiful and stylish hotel, large rooms, tasty breakfast and nice staff. Overall, a great stay!
24 January 2024
Exceptional
Amazing staff, incredibly hospitable, cater to your every need!!
23 January 2024
I will stay in this hotel again every time I visit Rome
Every thing was perfect specially the service and the staff very very very friendly and kind
The room was red and the color was too strong color for bed room I prefer light color to help to relax and sleep better
19 January 2024
Exceptional
A period property in a great location with comfortable, clean and well appointed rooms. Fantastic garden bar and friendly staff who are there to help make your stay comfortable and enjoyable - the staff were exceptional
The building is charming but in need of a bit of work. The parquetry floor in our room had loose boards that needed work. The hotel is very clean and tidy but a little tired looking
13 January 2024
A fabulous cultural break in a city centre shabby chic boutique
Very quaint, cosy and exceptional customer service
A bit tired and unloved on the decor and soft furnishings
12 January 2024
Wonderful.
Beautiful hotel in a great location.
No irons available. They offer a steaming service but it’s not cheap and little inconvenient.
10 January 2024
Fabulous
Amazing staff , very friendly . The location is perfect . The room is very clean and perfectly sized.
10 January 2024
Lovely break in Rome
Location is excellent walkable to the Spanish steps, trevi fountain, with lots of shops and restaurants nearby. If you want to visit the stadio Olympico to see Roma or Lazio tram 2 from flamino is 400 metres away. Hotel breakfast is the best we have ever had in any hotel. We have stayed 5 times and will always book here if we travel to Rome.
Nothing
6 January 2024
Great personal service in an excellent hotel
Charming excellent helpful staff. Delicious breakfast. Very personal staff. Large room - best hotel (of many) that I’ve stayed in in Rome
Loved everything!
5 January 2024
Exceptional
I will return to Hotel Locarno anytime I am fortunate enough to visit Rome. One can not ask more from a hotel - attentive front desk staff, delicious food and beverages served in beautiful surroundings, perfectly lovely accommodations, and nicely located.
4 January 2024
A beautiful place to stay in the magnificent city of Rome.
Magic defines this hotel. Breakfast is wonderful, all the menu is very carefully selected, every bite is a pleasure. Location is very good, quiet street but near everything, hotel staff is very gentle and friendly, great room service, great clean service, very comfortable beds and linens. Bathroom is a dream as well as the quality of the amenities offered in it. I loved the soft lighting in the restaurant and the Christmas decor was wonderful. All the details of the room were beautiful. On our last day we didn't know where to dine and the concierge made a reservation of a restaurant near by that was amazing. Hoping to come back soon as only 3 nights is not enough for Rome and for Hotel Locarno.
We had a little issue as I arrived, once I previously asked and confirmed about 3 times in the e-mails to have separate beds in my bedroom as I was traveling with my son, but the beds were together. Also, the vintage chairs in the room were not so stable. However, as soon as I told the reception about those issues it was immediately fixed, like magic, we went out for our first walk around the neighbourhood and on the way back everything was perfect. From that point on, they were extremely helpfull with all the requests we had during our stay making us always wanting to return to it for a rest after the busy visits and walks around the city.
4 January 2024
Wonderful hotel, kind and helpful staff, nice food, perfect stay.
Absolutely wonderful. Everything was perfect.
12 December 2023
Perfect
Amazing staff and hotel If you want to enjoy the best breakfast in Rome - this is the hotel for you😍
11 December 2023
Exceptional
Perfect location, very good breakfast and friendly staff
4 December 2023
Very good
Cozy
27 November 2023
A luxurious place to stay in Rome if you're looking to be transported in time!
It's an incredible hotel in an amazing area of Rome. The staff are lovely and very helpful. The concierge was able to book me a last minute ticket to the Borghese Gallery, which was a highlight of my trip! The food and ambiance of the garden and bar transported me back in time. And the rooms are stunning, with beautiful, historic touches.
Nothing! It was a great experience.
26 November 2023
Excellent service, great bartenders
Location
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Cycling
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Fitness classes
- - Personal trainer
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- - Cooking class (additional charge)
- - Bicycle rental
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
- - Strollers
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Higher level toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - Key access
- - Smoke alarms
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
16 August 2024
Fabulous