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Why Not Roma

City-center affittacamere within easy reach of Spanish Steps

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Bike rental
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Espresso maker

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Via Calabria 17, Rome, RM, 187

What's nearby

  • Spanish Steps - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Piazza di Spagna - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Villa Borghese - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Colosseum - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Trevi Fountain - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Ciampino Airport (CIA) - 37 min drive
  • Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO) - 49 min drive
  • Rome (XRJ-Termini Rail Station) - 15 min walk
  • Rome Termini Station - 16 min walk
  • Rome Piazzale Flaminio Station - 27 min walk
  • V.le Regina Margherita/Nizza Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Castro Pretorio Station - 11 min walk
  • Buenos Aires Tram Stop - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Al Forno della Soffitta - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Don Nino - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Goki Sushi Experience - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Cadorna dal 1947 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Il Boncompagni - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Why Not Roma

When you stay at Why Not Roma, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Spanish Steps and Colosseum. Free perks include self-serve breakfast and WiFi. Also, Trevi Fountain and Via Veneto are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: V.le Regina Margherita/Nizza Tram Stop is 10 minutes and Castro Pretorio Station is 11 minutes.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 6 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:30 AM
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 1:00 PM - midnight
  • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
  • Espresso maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 7.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 20 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 25 and November 15.

Children & extra beds

  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Also known as

Why Not Roma
Why Not Roma House
Why Not Roma House Rome
Why Not Roma Rome
Why Not Roma Condo Rome
Why Not Roma Rome
Why Not Roma Affittacamere
Why Not Roma Affittacamere Rome

Frequently asked questions

Is Why Not Roma currently open?
The property is closed between October 25 and November 15.
Does Why Not Roma offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Why Not Roma does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Why Not Roma?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Why Not Roma?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Why Not Roma.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Why Not Roma?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 20 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What's the area around Why Not Roma like?
Why Not Roma is in Rome City Centre, a short 19-minute walk from Spanish Steps and 19 minutes' walk from Villa Borghese.

Why Not Roma Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Would not recommend
We arrived at the hotel at 3pm and no one was there we could not get in luckily for us an Italian man was also checking in and he opened a locked box which had our door card in it with info written only in Italian. We received an email advising us how to gain entry about an hour and a half after we arrived again in Italian only. Air conditioning didn’t work and when we found someone to ask on our third and last day he just said it did work but did not cool the room down. This is not really a hotel and should not be advertised as such. The reception said it was manned 9-6 but we did not see anyone very often. Poor toiletries provided in very small sachets of body wash only not even enough for one!!
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Andrew, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Clean. Would come back again.
Jenipher, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Juan, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Ciara, 2-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

6/10 Good

It is ok.
Muhannad, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The matress was really bad, it was really deformed so not a good sleep at night.
4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Was ok, breakfast could be better
N, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Big room, nice lady at breakfast every morning
Carlton, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

No one was present when I arrived at 4:00 pm even though they said that someone would be there until 5:00. I had to get the clerk at the Hotel Princessa on the 1st floor to call the owner of Why Not Roma to get the code to get into my room. Apparently, the owner had sent me an email earlier that day with instructions; however, I was in transit via rail and didn't have email access. The morning hostess, though, cleaned the room daily and was helpful and gracious. Breakfasts are very minimal (croissant and yoghurt). If you want any protein (meats, eggs, etc.) in the mornings, go elsewhere. Also, this isn't located in a tourist-friendly area--it's surrounded by banks, embassies, businesses and expensive restaurants.
Robert W, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is such a great property to stay in. We were here for 6 days. My arrival time was way past their check in time and when i messaged them for a late check in, they replied promptly with a set of instructions to retrieve my key from their lock box. Curiously theyre on the 5th floor with a shared entrance with Hotel Priscilla (it took us a second to figurethat out) When we checked in the following morning we were greeted by the lovely Anita. I dont think i have enough words to say how grateful I was of her hospitality. She gave us a map of the city, bus routes, places to eat, everything we needed. She was always a pleasure to talk to and she was incredibly helpful. Conveniently Taverna Priscilla is downstairs and its a wonderful place to eat after a long day walking the city. Marino, their waiter gave us first class service. Would I stay again here? Without a shadow of a doubt. A++++
Mariel, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Stay!!
Great experience the lady at the front deask was very helpful!
Austin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice
The hotel is located in a nice neighborhood, direct bus connection to the city center. Everything with the room was ok, I would improve the breakfast with more options.
LUIS, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Nice and central
Nice and central next to train station good brakefast
1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

I would go back
Its located 10min walk from main train station. It was walkable distance for us. Very frendly, helpful staff. Just little bit difficult to talk or ask to staff because reception opens limited time. We had a situation that we stucked inside due to main auto gate was not working. And it was after reception closed. We had only this issue. Without that i would recommand. But i would say this is not "hotel" more like B&B style.
Monica, 3-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

I'd go back again
The location is a little far from the main attraction, but there's a bus near the hotel that can take you to the popular spots. I was able to walk around fine to the Colosseum and to the Roman ruins from the hotel. The receptionist provided me with a map and gave me detailed directions on what bus to take to go to specific places that I requested. Breakfast is average: Drink- coffee, tea, juice, and water Food- toast crackers, jelly, cereal, croissants, etc. The room is nice and you have your own shower (small and very weak water pressure, but doable), they also have in unit ac, and provide free WiFi (it didn't work for me).
shirle, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

finding the Location of hotel after arrival at Rome was really very troublesome. hotel is good for staying and service is also good. Breakfast is also good.
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8/10 Very Good

Comfortable, Modern B&B near the centre of town.
This 5th floor B&B attaches to another hotel (Priscilla) is about 20-30 minute walk for the centre attractions. Plenty of minor attractions on the way. Cheap but nice restaurants nearby. Taxi rank nearby - use the licensed ones only! Had trouble getting into the room initially - apparently emailed all the info but it wasn't there, the contact number also didn't work for us. Priscilla helped us to gain access though. They were very helpful and also booked our early taxi for departure. Very impressed with the room when we did get in. Sizeable, modern, clean and with a mini fridge and a brilliant shower. However, you could see the person washing - maybe less suitable for non-couples... Our AC wasn't working and that the safe was locked. With no permanent reception and with us being out early and home late, the only staff we spoke to in 5 days was a maid who didn't speak English. Using Google Translate - she said she'd refer to her employer but heard nothing back about the issues the entire trip. A safe isn't vital for us and Rome was cool enough to survive the nights in April but this could be issues at other times for different customers. Continental breakfast was nothing special but sufficient to stock up for a long day. Nice yogurts and pastries. Overall, after initial frustration, we did enjoy our stay here as it was basically a comfortable rest stop. I'm not fussy but like to nit-pick in reviews to prepare the fussy people! Would stay again.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A clean, modern and well located hotel. Alexandra is super, caring, helpful and very engaging....i will be back
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hospitality. B&B type of feeling.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

QUIET, SAFE , WALKING DISTANCE OF DOWNTOWN.
Located in a residential area. Very secure. 2-3 block away from the USA Embassy and French Embassy.(Military area supervised 24). Several hight end hotels are on the same Calabria Street. But there are several local affordables places and rest. to eat and the best gelateria La Romano since 1947 open until midnight. You will see a long line of more that 50 locals until midnight. Area offer less expensive and more local food away from the tourist fixed meals. If you walk one block noth of Calabria you will find stores and many casual caffeterias and places to eat at night. Walk Piave and then all the busses are there. they are fun to ride.Termini or downtown Rome is a walk of 10-15 minutes.Taxi $12 euros at night in emergency. I walked most of the time and came late at night. It is a quiet area. If you like noise, tourist and lights then, this is not for you. Very clean and manteined hotel. Spotless and brand new clean sheets. Breakfast is very good. The only down point is that after 5pm the front desk is closed. You are on your own. If you need information or you lose your keys, well.. good luck. Ekevator is for 2/3 people but Rome is like that. Priscilla hotel is the main entrance and WNR is on top floor. I liked the area but sometimes I found myself to quiet and away from the Center. But the price is affordable and would come back next time. VERY QUIET, AFFORDABLE, SUPER CLEAN, LOCAL SHOPS AND VARIOUS REST. AND CAFFETERIAS AROUND. CLOSE TO TERMINI AND BUSSES A PLUS.
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10/10 Exceptional

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6/10 Good

Modern & Basic. GreatTransport area to Explore Rom
Stayed for 5 nights just before Easter 2015. We wanted something that looked clean and modern at a reasonable price. Why Not Roma is actually located on the 5th level of an older building that also holds the Hotel Priscilla. We used the bus stop 200m away on Via Piave for buslines 38, 92. 223 and 360 mainly as this went to and from Termini Station though there is also one directly across from hotel for another area of city. Rooms are basic but look ok, can see some finishes are not great such as paintjob on corners and seal in shower though overall it matched our needs well. We walked to the Borghese Gardens on the first day and this took maybe 20 minutes though we stopped for photos along the way. We found this location perfect to get around easily and explore the city. We were out most days 8am-11pm so there was no real need for any fancy extras we would not use. Wifi was good and allowed us to purchase tickets to Vatican Museums online before we attended (an absolute must as line stretched almost all the way to St Peters when we went (at least a 4hr wait) and we walked straight in within 30seconds due to prepurchase. Breakfast is very basic and appeared to be whatever was leftover was reused the next few days - croissant/cake or cereal and yogurt but was enough for us to get some energy to start walking around looking for gelato. Overall, I would definitely stay here again as there is so much to do in Rome you want to explore the city, not be in the room.
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6/10 Good

Simple
Why Not Roma is a simple 6 bedroom guest house (on one floor). The service was good, although there is no one around after 1pm in the afternoon, which sounds bad but actually makes it like a home from home kind of place. You let yourself in, can have tea and coffee and it's very quiet. Breakfast is simple, with choice of hot drinks and juices, croissants, yoghurt and cereal. The girl on reception each morning was lovely and very accommodating. Although English was limited, we managed well using Google Translate! She helped us out with everything that we asked and always seemed happy to help. A very simple accommodation to the north of the city, in easy reach of the attractions by walking or bus. This is a no frills hotel but no complaints from us :-)
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