Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese

“Breakfast team”

I want to single out the excellent service by the full breakfast team on the seventh floor : they have been friendly , efficient , and caring . They add real value for the guest to the nice location , the great view and the food offering . Keep on keeping on !

“Lovely hotel at a good location”

I was here for two days for a bit of a vacation on the way back from business meetings. It is a very comfortable hotel, with great staff. It was five minutes walk to the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. The hotel and rooms were well equipped with a good bed, fabulous bathroom a good cupboard. … more

I was here for two days for a bit of a vacation on the way back from business meetings. It is a very comfortable hotel, with great staff. It was five minutes walk to the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. The hotel and rooms were well equipped with a good bed, fabulous bathroom a good cupboard. There was a small minibar but, surprisingly no desk. My room had a small ante room with a balcony (see the two photos of the views). It had international power points for US, EE and IT plugs — note 230v 50Hz, as well as USB ports. The lights could be controlled from anywhere in the room — full on, dimmed, off — which was really convenient. The bathroom had an overhead shower as well as a hand held. There were plenty of towels (and places to hang them). The set of items in the bathroom was excellent. The shoe mitt came in handy after a dusty walk through the Roman Forum. The restaurant had a fantastic view. I had breakfast and dinner there and the food and staff were excellent. During the day, I also stopped in for a drink.

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“Excellence across the board!”

We had an exceptional experience at Sofitel. Customer service and hospitality is what made this such a wonderful experience. The restaurant offers a wonderful menu with incredible staff. The room was very comfortable and spacious enough. We would definitely stay here again.

“Would definitely return but wouldn't pay for a room with view”

We recently stayed at the Sofitel Villa Borghese in early August 2024 and found the experience to be generally positive, with some reservations. The hotel itself is well-equipped, with rooms that are impeccably clean, comfortable, and offer all the modern amenities one might expect from a hotel of … more

We recently stayed at the Sofitel Villa Borghese in early August 2024 and found the experience to be generally positive, with some reservations. The hotel itself is well-equipped, with rooms that are impeccably clean, comfortable, and offer all the modern amenities one might expect from a hotel of this calibre. The standout feature of our stay was undoubtedly the breakfast. The selection was extensive, the quality of the food was excellent, and the staff were consistently accommodating and attentive, ensuring a pleasant start to each day. However, our experience with the “Luxury Room with a View” was disappointing. Despite paying extra for this feature, we were disheartened to find that our room offered no significant view. Instead, our outlook was dominated by a large wall and a driveway. When we raised our concerns with the hotel staff, they were very understanding and offered us an alternative room. Unfortunately, the view from the new room was not significantly better, leading us to stay in our originally allocated room. Another drawback was our anticipation of spending an evening on the hotel’s rooftop terrace, enjoying a cocktail while taking in the views. Unfortunately, we were informed that from 6:30 p.m. onwards, the rooftop restaurant and bar are reserved for dinner service only, making it impossible to have drinks without a meal after that time. This was a bit of a disappointment, as the terrace appeared to be an ideal spot for a relaxing evening drink. The hotel’s location is another strong point. It is very centrally located, making it easy to explore Rome’s main attractions on foot. The Spanish Steps are just a five to six-minute walk away, though the return journey involves a somewhat steep uphill walk, which might be challenging for some guests. The Trevi Fountain is about a 10-minute walk, and the Colosseum can be reached in approximately 25 minutes. Overall, while we enjoyed our stay at the Sofitel Villa Borghese and would consider returning, we would not opt to pay for the “Luxury Room with a View” upgrade again. The excellent breakfast and central location make this hotel a solid choice for visitors to Rome, but the advertised views and limited access to the rooftop terrace fell short of expectations.

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