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Finding an ideal family-friendly hotel in Rome does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Otivm Hotel, a nice option for travellers like you.
As your “home away from home,” the hotel rooms offer a minibar and air conditioning, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available.
Guests have access to 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and baggage storage while staying at Otivm Hotel. In addition, Otivm Hotel offers free breakfast, which will help make your Rome trip additionally gratifying.
For those interested in checking out Villa Borghese (2.3 km) while visiting Rome, Otivm Hotel is a short distance away.
While in Rome, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Otivm Hotel, including Sora Lella (0.5 km), Felice a Testaccio (1.8 km), and Tonnarello (1.1 km).
If you are interested in exploring Rome, check out one of the science museums, such as Museo Leonardo Da Vinci Experience, Mostra di Leonardo Da Vinci, and Museo di Storia della Medicina.
Otivm Hotel puts the best of Rome at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
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HOTEL STYLE
Trendy
Boutique
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, Italian
Location
Via d'Aracoeli, 11A, 00186 Rome Italy
Name/address in local language
Otivm Hotel
243 reviews
Getting there
Great for walkers
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The hotel taxi picked us up from the airport 70 euros between 3 couples well worth it the guy was waiting as soon as we arrived .
Arrived at hotel 30 minutes later Smooth check in staff so friendly and straight up to our double room with walk in shower. Everything was spotless .
Tea and coffee facilities in room mini bar plenty of toiletries, a safe, hangers for clothes and hotel slippers.
Hotel so central 15/20 min walk to Colosseum and forum and Palatine Hill , 40 min to Vatican which wasn’t a problem for us as we love walking can jump on a bus or tram. 15 mins to the Trevi Fountain.
Spanish steps 20 mins Pantheon 15 mins.
The icing on the cake was the breakfast on the roof terrace absolutely stunning in the sun . Breakfast staff couldn’t be more helpful So lovely - choice of tea ,coffee ,fruit juices ,eggs ,bacon ,pastries ,cheesecakes , doughnuts ,toast and a variety of jams, cheeses fruit salad. Such a great start to the day and for all the couples to catch up and sit and have a chat before we started our day of sight seeing.
Hotel staff very helpful maps on front desk and they are more than happy to help with anything you need to know .
Charge of 12 euros a night per room for city tax to be paid on check out
Hotel at night has a hotel bar on the roof terrace so you can have a cocktail or two and it is where you have breakfast in the morning they also have a small bar downstairs to the right of the check in desk.
Hotel is is so close to some Lovely bars and restaurants reasonable prices too.
Would definitely advise you to stay in this little gem of a hotel just perfect in every way.
Thank you so much for an amazing stay Rome was everything we thought it would be and more cannot wait to return xx
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from OVIDIO DEIEROLAMO, Proprietario at Otivm Hotel
Responded Mar 29, 2022
Hi thank you very much for your review All staff is very happy that you really enjoyed your experiece with us This is our goal Everything we desire is that every guest will rememeber about us, our professionalism and our wonderful Hotel for a long time Thank you again and see you soon Luca
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The location is perfect.... 10 minutes walk to the likes of the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain etc. A stones throw from the Piazza Venezia, 15 mins walk to the Colosseum and 5 minutes walk to the Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary in the ancient ruins (if you love cats you need to visit here!)
The hotel is spotless as it is very new. The staff are amazing. Everyone we encountered were so friendly!
The rooms are a decent size for Rome, brand new shower and fittings etc. Great comfortable bed
Breakfast is continental and I’d get down a bit early as stuff does run out but everything tasted great!
The rooftop bar has an amazing view and is definitely recommended to meet for a drink before heading out at night.
We will be back!
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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The location of this hotel is great for visiting ancient Rome. Most of the usual places to visit are walkable. However we used the hop on hop off bus and the local buses which were very cheap and close by. The hotel offered a lovely breakfast, served on the roof terrace, but not dinner. The roof terrace is open for drinks but, as they take bookings for non residents,it’s sometimes difficult to get a table. Slightly annoying when you have paid to stay there.
Overall it was a good stay with very nice staff.
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Ovidio De Ierolamo, Proprietario at Otivm Hotel
Responded Oct 12, 2020
Dear guest Thank you so much for your review Very sorry about your difficulty to have a table at our roof top. We are trying to find a right solution Hoping to welcoming you again in Rome best regards
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This was my first time at Otivm Hotel. The location is unbeatable! The rooftop leaves you breathless as you get a unique view of the Altare della Patria. I appreciated the welcome coctkail and the bed is very comfy. On the other hand, unfortunately, the quality of the hotel -including the customer service- is not worth the price. It may meet the Four Star level of quality for cleanliness but not for the quality of facilities and delivery of services. In Rome you can get the same quality and spend much less. One last thing: the receptionist was not wearing a face mask which is mandatory in Rome.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip:Rooms at first floor are quiet noisy
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Response from Ovidio De Ierolamo, Proprietario at Otivm Hotel
Responded Oct 7, 2020
Dear Customer I'm sorry to read your words I don't know what your standards are for evaluating the level of a service or the professionalism of the staff. I don't think we advertised services that you didn't find in the hotel. We provide bed and breakfast. In addition to having a wonderful roof garden. I don't like being compared to other hotels, we are special for who we are and for our wonderful location best regards
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Breakfast is served on the rooftop (freezing) tiny inside area if you can get a seat. Continental only. Scrambled eggs and bacon only hot food at the breakfast.
Rooftop bar (same place breakfast is served) cocktails are €15. Bar is under stocked. No tequila no lemonade, no coke. Strange. Ended up having peach juice and vodka (not nice but looked nice) Even the staff said the bar wasn’t very good and they were shutting earlier than normal. It needs some music and a patio heater as a minimum as no vibe up there.
Shower is in the room, next to the bed, so dependant on who you travel with and how comfortable you are with them, there is no privacy when getting washed.
Extortionately priced minibar in the room. Miniature alcohol sized vodka, limoncello, whiskey €10 for (5cl) and €5 for coke. Cheaper to go to the mini supermarket at the bottom of the road.
Had do not disturb sign on the door of my room which was ignored and housekeeper walked in without knocking either and saw me looking rather embarrassed with no cover as was about to get into the shower (fuming to say the least).
One Teeny tiny lift in the building round from reception. 2 people max in the lift. Wheelchair or buggy would struggle here. Stairs cannot be accessed via the main reception. You have to go to another entry/exit part of the hotel.
Hotel location is great you can walk to all the major sites with no issues. Rooms are clean and have a boutique feel.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from OVIDIO DEIEROLAMO, Proprietario at Otivm Hotel
Responded Dec 5, 2022
HONEST ANSWER Dear customer I don't remember where you come from and therefore what habits you have when you travel Our rooftop garden is a wonderful place, where one gets excited for being a stone's throw from world-famous monuments Those who come to us do it to get excited, not to drink tequila or lemonade or coke ... We have a menu from which you can see and choose, you can't ask for what we don't have Do you want to pay less than 15 euros for cocktails? well then go to the bar located in the suburbs .... We are a wonderful 4-star hotel and we have given you an upgrade to a fabulous superior room with open shower, very romantic and appreciated by all I'm really sorry to read your words, I remember you and I also remember that I apologized for an inconvenience that can happen in any hotel.... I hope your next stay does not involve you returning to us, I am sorry to have customers who do not appreciate the beauty and do not get excited with us Greetings Luca
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My daughter & I thoroughly enjoyed our 4 night stay & wish we has stayed longer. We were welcomed by Luca & Sylvia (thanks for the Italian coffee Sylvia!) & were treated like returning friends. Our suite was generously upgraded & spectacular. It was a great size with a luxurious en-suite with a lovely terrace. The bed was incredibly comfortable & we were so grateful for the luxury toiletries having left ours behind in Florence. The hotel was in a great location, within easy walking distance to all tourist attractions & many, many bars & restaurants. However the overriding attraction of the hotel was the fabulous staff. Luca especially was an incredible host, advising us where to eat on our first day, booking our excursions & even treating us to a round of drinks. He was a courteous, friendly, knowledgeable gentleman. We would highly recommend staying here & will do so ourselves on any future stays in Rome. Thank you for a memorable stay from Sarah & Aisling
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Response from Direzione OtiumHotel, Direttore generale at Otivm Hotel
Responded Oct 31, 2022
Hi Thank you very much for the nice words you wrote It is important for us to make sure that all customers are able to truly appreciate our beautiful city I hope you will be able to remember this experience for a long time I wait for you for other suggestions and other emotions to live with all of us best regard
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Hotel is in a fantastic location, customer service was great. Bed comfortable, shower hot and spacious. Also room cleaned regularly. Basically everything your basic needs would want.
Couple of downfalls -
The rooms could do with a fresh paint there was a lot of marks on the walls, not sure if £195 per night is great value for money. Only minor faults but would make a world of difference!
We had a terrace, lovely area, but too cold to use (no fault of the hotel!) wouldn’t book this room again at this time of year based on that.
Roof top bar was closed (again we were made aware a week before and had the option to change) once it did reopen it became slightly louder on our last night, but nothing that was to bad to mention but again something to potentially be aware of.
Breakfast was ok, nothing special, but did the job!
Understandably the price is probably based on location but then adding on the city tax which we were told was €6 when arriving to 5 days later being charged €7.50 euros per person per night resulting in a further charge of €75 seemed crazy.
All in all we felt slightly underwhelmed with quality compared to price paid, not comparing but if we were to spend nearly £1000 on a hotel in the UK for 5 nights, we’d expect a little more luxury.
Rome was a wonderful place, and although Otivm didn’t wow us like I thought it would, I wouldn’t not recommend this hotel, as it does the job, for us it just didn’t justify the price.
Shout out to the service that was excellent by one member of staff, (I’m so sorry I didn’t get her name) she was on the desk on Wednesday afternoon around 3, she is a credit to the hotel, happy and extremely helpful. Genuinely brilliant.
Thanks guys!
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Don’t use local taxis just off the road, always book an Uber! Can’t tell you how much they rip...
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Response from Direzione OtiumHotel, Direttore generale at Otivm Hotel
Responded Feb 9, 2024
Reading your review it becomes clear that you expected much more from us I honestly believe that our value for money is excellent Obviously we are aware that we cannot please everyone and that it can happen to those, like you, who have higher expectations I hope that on your next trip to Rome you will find your place best regards
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My wife and I spent four days in Rome at the Hotel Otivm before heading out on a cruise. We arrived in early morning after a long flight from Boston and was quickly processed and given our room. We had a late arrival for our first day as our flight was overnight and we do not sleep well on flights. Our travel agent had told us that he had requested late check-in but that never made it thru the agency that booked our rooms. We were considered a no show when we arrived but the young lady (Arianna) at the desk quickly resolved the situation and we got our room. For those going thru other people to book your room it is best to let the hotel staff know that you will be coming in late a day or two before you arrive. The hotel is in a wonderful location within walking distance of many of the tourist attractions. Breakfast in on the rooftop with great views of the city. Food choices are very good as was the food. George was in charge of the breakfast area and he was very helpful. We had a standard room facing the street and it was perfect for our needs. Good shower and enough outlets to charge phones, watches, and IPADS. King size bed was comfortable. Restaurant recommendations by Arianna at the front desk were quite helpful. We had lunch and dinner at the Trattoria Angelina which is the first right turn after leaving the hotel. Also ate dinner at Da Fortunata. Meals were very good. We had a problem with our cruise port transportation. Company was booked several months before arrival. Asked before leaving US for Rome for the pickup time. No response, so emailed again on second day in Rome. Response arrived at bedtime about 2PM pickup on the day of cruise. Ship arrival time for us was 12-12:30 and 3:30 the gangway was going up. Called transportation company the next day and was not happy with response. Arianna at the front desk came to our rescue. She called the company the hotel uses for transportation and got us an 11 AM pickup for a 1 hour trip. Cancelled other company and private driver arrived at stated time and got us to cruise port on time. Highly recommend the Hotel Otivm.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Make sure hotel knows you are arriving late for check-in.
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Response from Otium Hotel, Direttore generale at Otivm Hotel
Responded Aug 20, 2023
Hi thank you very much for your good review We are a wonderful place with a very professional staff Reading your words makes us very happy We look forward to welcoming you again in the most beautiful City in the all World Best regards Luca
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We stayed for for a week in this lovely hotel. The room was very clean, overlooked the street. Bathroom was a very generous size.
Bathrobes would have been a nice addition but not a must have.
Breakfast was excellent and the staff very friendly.
Reception were helpful at arranging taxis when needed and offering assistance with restaurant bookings.
The roof terrace provides amazing views of the area.
As for location,we couldn’t ask for better. The sites are all within walking distance.
We look forward to returning in the autumn.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Luca Terminiello, Albergatore at Otivm Hotel
Responded Aug 9, 2020
Dear Ashington thank you so much for your review We look forward to welcoming you again in autumn best regards Luca T
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Great location in a quiet street literally minutes from the colosseum, and all other attractions. Excellent room, large and spacious and good buffet breakfast each morning. Fabulous views from the rooftop bar too. All staff very willing to help and my husband is now a confirmed espresso drinker.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Hello, I don’t believe any of the rooms have balconies, windows open up on to Via d’Araceoli which is nice enough, but there is a very nice roof terrace bar which you can enjoy
Hi Cathryn, Thank you for taking your time to write to us.
The breakfast will be served at the first floor this september. The rooftop terrace will be open in the afternoon.
Kindly regards, Caroline
It's absolutely safe. We've never found walking in Rome's center to be dangerous. Be sure to wear a cross body bag with your valuables or to put wallet or money in a protected place - front pocket or money pouch under your clothing. We've heard about people on motorbikes grabbing bags as they pass by, and it happened to a friend's daughter while we were there. Otherwise, you shouldn't worry. Have a wonderful time in an amazing city!
Hi EBT321, The breakfast is always included if you staying in our hotel. If you not staying with us the price are 195:- SEK for each adult.
Kindly regards, Caroline
There are more places to choose from in the Rome area.
PRICE RANGE
C$387 - C$669 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
ItalyLazioRomePiazza Venezia / Ancient City / Centro / Campitelli
NUMBER OF ROOMS
20
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