Superior Double Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
Hotel · Rome · Lazio
Doria Palace Boutique Hotel
A 4-star hotel on Via Merulana in central Rome, close to Termini and within walking distance of the Colosseum. Guests regularly mention the rooftop breakfast and the friendly, unfussy service.
- Close to Termini and a metro stop, with the Colosseum and Forum within walking distance.
- Rooftop breakfast that guests repeatedly mention in reviews.
- Friendly staff and practical services such as luggage storage and ticket help.
8.7
Great
1053 reviews
Booking.com 8.7 · 1053 reviews
About
Doria Palace Boutique Hotel
Doria Palace Boutique Hotel is a 4-star property on Via Merulana, in central Rome. It keeps a traditional, unfussy style: soundproofed rooms, a 24-hour reception, luggage storage and a rooftop terrace where breakfast is served. Based on 1,053 guest reviews, it holds a rating of 8.7 out of 10.
The location is the practical draw. Guests say the hotel is a short walk from Termini station, close to a metro stop and within reasonable walking distance of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. With daily housekeeping, car hire and ticket assistance, it works well as a no-frills sightseeing base.
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- A location made for sightseeing — Guest reviews consistently mention a short walk from Termini, a metro stop close by, and an easy walk to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Several also note that the immediate neighbourhood feels calmer and less tourist-heavy than other central areas.
- Rooftop breakfast worth planning around — Breakfast on the rooftop terrace comes up in review after review. Guests praise the coffee, breads, pastries, cold cuts, cheese, pâté, cereal, yoghurt, and occasional cooked items like eggs and bacon, as well as the view.
- Friendly and attentive staff — Multiple reviewers describe the team as affable, helpful and happy to go further than expected — one mentions extra care when a guest was unwell, and another notes housekeeping still came daily when the room was occupied until 1.30pm.
- Clean, comfortable rooms — The rooms get regular mentions for being immaculately clean, comfortable and of a good standard, including the bathrooms. Soundproofing and air conditioning are listed among the hotel's amenities.
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Worth weighing
3 to weigh- Street-facing rooms may be noisy — A first-floor room facing the street was described as very noisy, with the reviewer recommending a room away from the street if noise is an issue. Soundproofed rooms are listed, but the experience seems to depend on position.
- Simple rather than luxurious — Guests describe the hotel as 'nothing fancy' and a 'simple, no-frills' base, and the lowest rating category is Price and service at 7. One reviewer found the price slightly high, though acceptable by Rome standards.
- No pets allowed — The policy is no pets on site, so guests travelling with animals will need to find alternative accommodation.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Superior Twin Room
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
Deluxe Double Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Air conditioning
Superior Double or Twin Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General
- Wi-Fi
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- No smoking on site
Room amenities
- Flat-screen TV
- Electric kettle
- Free toiletries
- In-room breakfast
Services
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Fax/Photocopying
Outdoor spaces
- Terrace
Safety & security
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Security
- Safe deposit box
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.7/10 from 1,053 reviews
Booking.com · 8.7 · 1053 reviews
8.7Verified guest“An immaculately clean hotel with a warm, welcoming team. The location is excellent for exploring on foot, and the breakfast was exceptional, with lovely inner courtyard views.”
8.7Verified guest“A pleasant hotel that doesn't try to be fancy, roughly what we expected. The price felt a little high at first, but it was fair for Rome. Breakfast was good, and we enjoyed it on the small rooftop terrace. Our first-floor room faced the street and was very noisy, though we managed to sleep; ask for a room away from the street if noise bothers you. We walked everywhere and appreciated the location. The staff were very friendly, and I'd recommend this hotel.”
8.7Verified guest“A perfectly cosy small hotel. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and gave extra attention when one of us was unwell. The room and bathroom were a good standard, and housekeeping came every day even when we stayed in until 1.30pm. Breakfast was fine, served on the sixth floor with a lovely view. We'd recommend this hotel, with special thanks to the staff.”
8.7Verified guest“We stayed for three nights in August and loved it. Service was great, and breakfast on the rooftop terrace was a real pleasure: excellent coffee, plus breads, croissants, ham, salami, cheese, pâté, cereals and yoghurt. The hotel is very central and close to the hop-on hop-off bus stop, which made getting around Rome easy. We would stay again.”
8.7Verified guest“Close to the main station and metro, with a reasonable walk to the Colosseum and Forum. We didn't find the area near the station as seedy as some reviews suggested. Just down the street is an active Catholic church run by Redemptorist priests, with the original icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help.”
8.7Verified guest“Great location, close to all the sights, and we loved the breakfast on the garden rooftop.”
04 — Location
Getting around Rome
The property sits in Rome.
Colosseum and Roman Forum: Guests describe a reasonable walk to the Colosseum and the Forum area, with one saying they walked everywhere from the hotel. A metro stop is right around the corner for longer hops.
Termini and transport links: The hotel sits a short walk from Termini station, according to several reviews, and is handy for the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus. This makes day trips and first-time visits easy.
The immediate neighbourhood: Reviewers found the streets around the hotel calmer than some central tourist areas, and one noted an active Catholic church with the original icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help just down the street.
Via Merulana 4, Rome, Lazio, 00185, 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 15:00-23:59
- Check-out
- By 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
- 30 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:59 and check-out is by 11:00. The hotel also offers express check-in and check-out.
Are pets welcome at Doria Palace Boutique Hotel?
No. The hotel has a no-pets policy on site.
Can the hotel arrange transport or excursions?
Yes. The hotel offers a shuttle service and car hire, and can help with tours and ticket assistance.
The bottom line
With a guest rating of 8.7 from 1,053 reviews, Doria Palace Boutique Hotel gets the fundamentals right: a central position, a rooftop breakfast that guests repeatedly praise, and staff who leave a positive impression. Rooms are simple rather than luxurious, so it works best as a reliable base for seeing Rome on foot. For that, it's an easy recommendation.
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