Triple Room
- Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons
Bed & Breakfast · Rome · Lazio
Piccolo Imperiale
On Via Orazio in Rome's historic centre, this small smoke-free bed and breakfast keeps things simple: Wi-Fi throughout, public parking nearby, and rooms that work for a city break.
- Walk to the Vatican, Castel Sant'Angelo and Piazza di Spagna
- Wi-Fi throughout, with luggage storage and a paid shuttle service
- Rooms with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs and parquet floors
7.9
Very good
1075 reviews
Booking.com 7.9 · 1075 reviews
About
Piccolo Imperiale
Piccolo Imperiale is a small, smoke-free bed and breakfast on Via Orazio in the historic centre of Rome. Wi-Fi is available throughout, public parking is nearby, and the building has a lift, luggage storage, a safe and key access. Rooms are simple and functional, with air conditioning, heating, flat-screen TVs, free toiletries and parquet floors.
Guests can choose between economy doubles, doubles, triples and a family room, with rates from £51. The guest score is 7.9 based on 1,075 reviews, with staff and location consistently rated well. Check-in runs from 14:00 to 20:00, check-out is by 11:00, and pets are not allowed.
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- No pets allowed
- Security
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
3 reasons to book- Location is the main reason to stay — Guests repeatedly describe reaching the Vatican, Castel Sant'Angelo, Piazza di Spagna and the old centre on foot. The Prati setting is also described as quiet and outside the main tourist buzz.
- Staff stand out — The staff score 9.1/10, and reviews mention English-speaking, helpful hosts, early bag drop, and airport taxi organisation.
- Cleaning is consistent — Rooms are repeatedly described as very clean, and the Rooms category scores 8.0. Reviewers also note spacious layouts and working air conditioning.
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Worth weighing
4 to weigh- Rooms can feel dated, and beds may be hard — Comfort scores 7.1, the lowest category. One guest said the room could use updating; another found the beds a bit hard, though they would stay again for the location.
- Noise can carry between rooms — One guest described thin walls and noisy neighbours returning late at night, so light sleepers may want earplugs.
- Check-in ends at 20:00 — Arrivals are only accepted between 14:00 and 20:00, which is a fixed window and may not suit every flight.
- Breakfast is basic — Reviews describe a help-yourself breakfast of packaged items, plus juice and coffee; the Dining score is 7.8.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Family Room
- 2 Single beds
Economy Double Room
- 1 Double bed
Double Room
- 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Lift
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Housekeeping
Room comforts
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
- Cots
- Parquet floor
Services & safety
- Safe deposit box
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Key access
- Fire extinguishers
- Paid shuttle service
Parking & pets
- Parking
- No pets allowed
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 7.9/10 from 1,075 reviews
Booking.com · 7.9 · 1075 reviews
7.9Verified guest“The rooms were spotless, and the main sights were easy to reach. The neighbourhood felt peaceful and had good cafés nearby.”
7.9Verified guest“It felt genuinely warm and homely. The location was so good I never needed public transport, the staff spoke English well, and the Wi-Fi in the hotel was fast.”
7.9Verified guest“Everything was great — especially the location, close to the Sitbus shuttle stop and in Prati, away from the main tourist crowds yet still near the centre. The room was huge and very clean, with a nice IKEA-style touch. I could even leave my car nearby. The price was £88.”
7.9Verified guest“Very clean hotel, and well placed for exploring the city.”
7.9Verified guest“A nice little hotel with a very central location and excellent staff. It is near a bus stop and set in a residential area.”
7.9Verified guest“The location was excellent: about four minutes to the Vatican, two to Castel Sant'Angelo and seven to Piazza di Spagna. I thought about getting the Roma Pass but ended up walking everywhere. The staff were good, though often on Facebook; when you interrupted them, they were happy to help. The room was spacious even with two extra beds, and the shower, while a bit tight, worked perfectly. Free internet in the room was useful because the TV was poor — I could watch online or download films.”
04 — Location
Getting around Rome
The property sits in Rome.
Vatican: Guests describe the Vatican as about a 4-minute walk from the B&B, with some giving 5–10 minutes from the same area. The route starts in Prati, which one guest described as away from the main tourist buzz.
Castel Sant'Angelo & Spanish Steps: Castel Sant'Angelo is roughly 2 minutes on foot, and Piazza di Spagna about 7 minutes, according to one guest. Another said the Spanish Steps were within a 5–10 minute walk.
Getting around: Lepanto is the nearest metro station, and buses into the old city are about 3 minutes away. Several guests say they walked everywhere; a paid shuttle service is listed among the hotel's amenities.
Via Orazio 31, Rome, Lazio, 00193, Italy
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 14:00-20:00
- Check-out
- By 09:00-11:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 6 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is between 14:00 and 20:00, and check-out is between 09:00 and 11:00. Luggage storage is available on site.
Is parking available?
Parking is available nearby, but it is public parking rather than a private on-site car park.
Does Piccolo Imperiale accept pets?
No. The property lists 'no pets allowed' and is also smoke-free throughout.
What do guests say about breakfast?
Breakfast is not listed among the advertised amenities, but reviewers describe a help-yourself breakfast of packaged items that can be taken to the room, with juice and coffee available.
The bottom line
Piccolo Imperiale works best as a simple, well-located base for a Rome sightseeing trip. The setting and staff are its strengths, and rates from £51 keep the value argument strong. Accept the modest rooms, limited soundproofing and early check-in cut-off and you get an honest, practical stay.
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