Hotel California
Via Principe Amedeo 39, Rome
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4529 reviews
7.4
Convenient Location
Hotel California is ideally situated just 150 metres from Termini Train and Metro Station, surrounded by a plethora of restaurants and bars.
Comfortable Accommodation
The hotel offers air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen satellite TV, ensuring a relaxing stay. Guests can enjoy free WiFi throughout the property and private bathrooms equipped with a hairdryer and toiletries.
Great Facilities
With a free internet point, luggage storage, fax, and photocopying services, Hotel California ensures a hassle-free experience for its guests.
Experience the perfect combination of convenience and comfort at Hotel California. Book now to secure your stay at this exceptional hotel.
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7.4(4529)7/10 Great location and very good value for central Rome
Great location with a really good restaurant right door - Aquila Nera. We ate there every night! Most of the staff were helpful and pleasant. We walked to the Colosseum in about 15 minutes and the Hop on hop off bus stop No 1 was a two minute walk.
LindaMar 25, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
The location of the hotel is excellent, very close both to Termini and St. Maria Maggiore. The room was clean, nice and quiet. We appreciated change of towels every day. The breakfast was tasty and rich, included cold & warm meals, cold & hot drinks, fruit, yoghurt. It was possible to reserve breakfast box in case of early departure from the hotel. The staff was very friendly, helpful, hospitable. The reception was open 24/7. I will definitely recommend this hotel to my friends and choose this hotel again next time I visit Rome.
VeronikaApr 8, 2025
6/10 Pleasant stay
Location is good, 2 mins walk from termini train station, close to major attractions, within walking distance
This is our 3rd visit to Rome and so far the best hotel we stayed in
GerMar 18, 2025
10/10 Slovak pilgrims
Location,is near everywhere,you can walk🤩Clean rooms,every day a great service,modern accomodation,great breackfast,also possible to have breackfast box if you are leaving too early.great personal,very helpful.will definately come back,as the location,price and service are great.thank you!
KatarínaApr 7, 2025
4/10 Expensive stay in the ghetto
Close to Termini station
ShaanJan 12, 2025
8/10 A comfortable spot to ensure you enjoy your trip to Rome.
Excellent location for getting out to explore the city by either public transport or by foot. Hop on and off sightseeing bus goes from around the corner at Termini. Friendly and helpful staff. Restaurants on your doorstep as well as a launderette which was super handy for us on the move. Quadruple room was great size for us as a family with teenage children. We were meeting other family at this hotel and all were easily accommodated and happy with their rooms. Would definitely recommend this hotel.
VickyJan 8, 2025
3/10 We were not happy to stay at Hotel California, it looks much newer on the photos but its not true, its quitr old and dir
The location is good as it is very close to Roma Termini and easy for traveling within Rome or between other italian cities. Near to the center also within 1,5-2 km away most sightseing locations.
KateNov 21, 2024
4/10 Some issues with stay
The beds were comfortable, spacious rooms, okay heating, and quick and available service.
Tpat2Dec 30, 2024
7/10 Good
We really didn't spend a great deal of time in the hotel, but the room was totally fine for what we needed. Breakfast had enough variation, pastries, hot option, meats, cereal, fruit and yoghurts. Staff were always helpful when we needed anything. The location was perfect, we were able to walk to all the main attractions.
KarenJan 17, 2025
7/10 Fine for our needs and ideal central location.
Great central location - 20 mins walk to Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. Also only a 5 minute walk from the train station. The room was immaculate and cleaned every day. Great friendly staff.
ChrisFeb 24, 2025
8/10 Close to Term8ni and other attractions. Great price for centro Roma
The location was great. The staff was very friendly. Breakfast was very sufficient
KristineMar 15, 2025
5/10 I will not stay there again
BillyFeb 23, 2025
8/10 Very good
Good, clean hotel located a few yards from the Termini station. Good breakfast.
Rooms were good apart from the baffling shower/toilet arrangement.
RogerFeb 16, 2025
9/10 Hotel California is nice place for stay
Location is good, no problem to get there from airport, staff is kind and friendly. Was lovely breakfast.
OlhaJan 21, 2025
6/10 Fine for the location but would not stay again
Location and helpful staff
BrianMar 5, 2025
8/10 Very good
Excellent location good restaurants near by
MarinaFeb 15, 2025
4/10 Disappointing
It was close to the train station which was good. However, the lobby is nice but the rooms are run down.
LindaMar 9, 2025
9/10 Superb
I recommend this hotel. Location is excellent. Personnel is very polite and ready to help.
RozaFeb 26, 2025
5/10 Passable
Only good thing was the location.
Very noisy, it was impossible to sleep.
WillApr 6, 2025
6/10 disappointed
breakfast & location is fine
ChowMar 11, 2025
9/10 Great location
Great location, excellent service.. would definitely stay again
LockwoodApr 13, 2025
7/10 Well located, clean and basic accommodation.
Well located near station. Good value for money. Clean. I would stay here again.
WayneJan 29, 2025
6/10 It was ok
Location was great. Staff was nice
HermesFeb 3, 2025
6/10 Pleasant
excellent location, friendly staff, mid breakfast
ZsoltFeb 11, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
Very well located just a few minutes was from the train station, nice rooms simple breakfast
DeborahJan 27, 2025
8/10 Overall nice stay there, will recommend it.
Good location, great price.
SyedJan 28, 2025
7/10 worth staying there.
location and breakfast
BondyMar 21, 2025
4/10 Disappointing
MehmedaliFeb 14, 2025
8/10 Very good
RaetingMar 22, 2025
2/10 Very poor
NuriaMar 15, 2025
5/10 Passable
BabarApr 7, 2025
5/10 Passable
KishanMar 26, 2025
9/10 Superb
AimeeApr 18, 2025
7/10 Good
AvilesApr 19, 2025
9/10 Superb
Safety & location
MahmoudJan 15, 2025
8/10 Very good
EliasJan 18, 2025
5/10 Passable
JohnFeb 13, 2025
7/10 Good
JaradehApr 4, 2025
8/10 Very good
MirandaJan 20, 2025
6/10 Pleasant
EytimeJan 24, 2025
7/10 Good
DanielMar 21, 2025
9/10 Superb
PieroJan 19, 2025
7/10 Good
AndreaMar 4, 2025
7/10 Good
RuwayaFeb 26, 2025
7/10 Good
NeraFeb 24, 2025
7/10 Good
BiankaFeb 23, 2025
1/10 Bad
HatemApr 18, 2025
7/10 Good
AlfredoFeb 15, 2025
3/10 Poor
EdisonJan 20, 2025
8/10 Good Three Star Hotel in a Convenient Location.
Three star hotel and true to its rating. No, not five star luxury, but a good budget hotel that was clean and comfortable (we stayed on the fifth floor). If you want the Ritz then pay their prices.
An acceptable continental breakfast was included - you ate in the basement which was OK - don't believe the hysteria about it being damp/smelly - it wasn't Lots of strong coffee, cold platters, scrambed/boiled eggs, croisants, cerials and a delightful waitress who couldn't do enough for us.
Great location - three minutes to the station and the hop on hop off bus was at the top of the road.
They will also store your luggage whilst you make the most of your stay in Rome.
One warning against the local street cafe's, who quite literally were shoving menus in our faces as we walked by. We did stop at one and ordered the lasgne with meat. We paid good money for some pasta with a tin of tomatoes on it. At another we opted for a biriani curry and it was the worse food we've ever had. Awful. Yet another, where we stopped for a glass of wine, some American tourists were refusing to pay the bill because of the quality of the food.
Obviously not a reflection of the hotel, but would advise moving away from the area to eat.
Shame on the Roman authorities who fail to keep their city clean and graffiti free. Don't feel I would ever want to go there again, but, if I did, I would have no qualms about staying at the California Hotel.
BrindseypussOct 26, 2024
8/10 Easy walk from Termini with spotless room
I would rate this hotel at a 5 overall except for the bizarre lighting/bathroom set up. The bathtub is sort of part of the bedroom area and the bidet and toilet in a separate room. If you and your travel partner don’t follow the same schedule the lighting can be an issue with the shower.
Aside from that the room was spotless and it was quiet even with the window open. The beds were very comfortable and the in room safe worked perfectly. The check in was seamless and all of the staff we encountered were lovely and helpful. The location is perfect if you are arrive at Termini as it is a very short walk.
Breakfast was simple but excellent. I would stay here again next time in Rome.
TravelGirl181747Dec 12, 2024
8/10 Great location, friendly staff, clean and modern bedrooms, plenty bars and restaurants close by.
Great Location to the train station, Clean with a good size room, friendly Staff from reception to our cleaning lady, nothing was to much trouble.
Dianemac10Oct 30, 2024
10/10 Would definitely recommend this hotel...great location
Great location.! Walking distance to sights.close to station. Lots of reasonably priced restaurants nearby. Clean modern room. kettle in room.Comfortable beds. Hairdryer. Room cleaned daily. Good breakfast. Friendly staff . 24 hour reception . Airport transfer can be arranged by hotel which we used . Had 4 nights here. Very happy and would recommend.
SusanneNov 6, 2024
3/10 Not the best experience
The hotel is very centric and close to the metro and train station. Breakfast and coffee were very good. Has many good food options close by and even some mini markets for essentials.
SarahNov 19, 2024
1/10 Bad
Location is very good. 3 minutes from terminal station in which airport shuttle will drop you and pick you up.
The room sizes were very convenient with enough space to store your things
FahmyDec 27, 2024
9/10 Fabolous Location and an amazing view from our room.
Staff, cleanliness, Location
Dianemac10Dec 1, 2024
7/10 Good
Breakfast was good, with a good choice of meals. Bed were confortable.
WanderNov 25, 2024
9/10 Impressed!
The Hotel was a fantastic find for a couple of days rest after a 23 hour flight and before a train trip to the Amalfi coast. Close to the main train station, plenty of reasonably priced restaurants close by, quiet, clean and tidy room with great beds.
Would absolutely stay again without question.
SimoneNov 16, 2024
8/10 Very good
Breakfast was good and the camera was good size and clean. Staff spoke English very well and helped us giving us lots of info.
ClaudiaDec 7, 2024
5/10 Passable
OliviaDec 22, 2024
9/10 Superb
Location is great , breakfast was very much varied and tasty and also hosts were very nice
IngridDec 15, 2024
9/10 Excellent hotel, the location is near the transport links so we can get around Rome easily
We have stayed at the Hotel Calefornia many times. The staff are always helpful and the rooms are comfortable
ElinorJan 6, 2025
6/10 Pleasant
Room was great, clean and comfortable, breakfast is nice quick and easy... hotel is near by the train station very convenient.
front desk was very helpful and provide a recommendation. plenty of restaurant in that area.
MaridelDec 18, 2024
9/10 Great location, friendly staff, good breakfast.
Great location as easy walk to train station. Reception will call taxi to get you around the city if needed. Lovely buffett breakfast, planned and well stocked.
SueJan 4, 2025
3/10 It was the most terrible experience I had in Italy
The first room they let us in was stinking and too small. Everything old and dirty :(
KateNov 22, 2024
8/10 Would stay here again.
Breakfast was really good with lots of options. Restaurants nearby were excellent. Central to be able to walk to most of the sights.
MichaelJan 13, 2025
5/10 Pleace and staff is good.
Hair drayer was broken not to use, water hiter for tea in room so cheap and smell plastic. Hot water in the bathroom not enough pressure (Shower).
RaimundasDec 27, 2024
3/10 Poor
Good location.
RolaDec 29, 2024
7/10 Good
The hotel was clean and comfortable.
AoifeNov 26, 2024
10/10 Perfect location to sights in Rome and train station.
Loved the hotel. Staff lovely. Breakfast included was great. Location really good.
MargaretJan 13, 2025
6/10 The staff from egypt was very kind with us and help and guid us
It’s near to every thing what you want and needd
FatmaNov 20, 2024
2/10 Upon arrival we have left the hotel. Sewer smell in the rooms and garbage in the stairways !!!
The location
SiamandDec 6, 2024
10/10 Good location and comfy rooms
Clean, modern rooms, a delicious breakfast, and a very convenient location.
Razvan1405Jan 13, 2025
8/10 Comfy and a good value, but loud all night!
Close to the train station. Included a good breakfast. Comfortable beds with two rooms for our family of four.
PaulNov 13, 2024
9/10 Superb
Easy to check in. Great location from station. Rooms large and bathrooms newly renovated.
DanielleOct 25, 2024
4/10 Disappointing
the location near the termrni station
AmirNov 27, 2024
9/10 Excellent
Staff were helpful and great breakfast.
MargaretJan 2, 2025
7/10 Good
Location
KhanNov 28, 2024
6/10 Pleasant
Super clean. Close to transport options.
DavinaNov 9, 2024
9/10 Superb
Location and staff
OdiliJan 1, 2025
10/10 Excellent service
Good
AmeerDec 2, 2024
10/10 Exceptional
IvanJan 14, 2025
10/10 Exceptional
JhonsonDec 30, 2024
10/10 Exceptional
VardanDec 17, 2024
10/10 Exceptional
EvaNov 7, 2024
8/10 Very good
IuriDec 15, 2024
8/10 Very good
DianneDec 15, 2024
6/10 Pleasant
ValentinJan 11, 2025
8/10 Very good
SandraNov 4, 2024
6/10 Pleasant
OwenDec 31, 2024
6/10 Pleasant
MohammadjavadDec 25, 2024
6/10 Pleasant
DoloresNov 8, 2024
9/10 Superb
RasulovJan 3, 2025
8/10 Very good
MaksimOct 23, 2024
9/10 Superb
AliDec 15, 2024
7/10 Good
AbdelrazigNov 14, 2024
7/10 Good
AndreaOct 27, 2024
2/10 DISASTER
We booked three days in Rome upon our arrival in Italy and were given a room on the third floor. It was an average room, not very comfortable, but we didn’t think much of it, even though the price was higher than what we received. The breakfast was poor, and the worst part was that it was served in a basement with a terrible smell—quite literally resembling a prison. Additionally, the bathroom in the room had a very unpleasant odor.
After this, we went on a long trip around Italy and returned after ten days for a one-night stay before our flight. To our shock, the room we had booked through Booking.com for around $170 or more, without breakfast, turned out to be an economy room on the first floor—a complete disaster! It was old, like something from my grandmother's era, with a strong smell of mold and mildew. It was a nightmare for my family and me, a true disaster. The moldy smell gave me a headache, and I couldn’t sleep because of the noise from nearby gangs.
They couldn’t change our room because the hotel was fully booked. The only good thing about the hotel was an employee named Tamer—he was very respectful, kind, and helpful. But the issue is with the hotel itself. My honest advice: if you want your trip to remain a beautiful memory, avoid this hotel."
844zenasAug 27, 2024
2/10 Stay Away
The reception was welcoming. However, it was all downhill once we actually arrived in our room. I realize rooms in Europe tend to be smaller, but this room gave small new meaning. There was a closet made of plywood and unpainted. It was a chilly night in Rome, and we had no heat. They claimed they were booked solid and could not give us another room. They offered us a blanket, which was nothing more than a thin sheet. We froze that night but was told it would be rectified by the next night. The next night, it was not rectified and again they could not offer us another room. The counsairre spent over an hour on the phone with a tech till the problem was finally resolved.
ZilenJul 18, 2024
10/10 If you need to be near Rome's Termini Station for a day or two.
The location and cost are the main pluses for this hotel. Very near to Termini Station, a short way that's straight to the front door of Termini Station. Used as a stopover hotel when traveling through Rome. Very cost effective. Staff is friendly and helpful.
proarmskcAug 14, 2024
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Amenities
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Shared lounge/TV area
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Concierge service
Fruits
Pet bowls
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Smoke alarms
Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Physical distancing in dining areas
Food delivered to guest room
Process in place to check health of guests
Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
Face masks for guests available
24-hour security
Thermometers for guests provided by property
Key card access
Television in common areas
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Snack bar/deli
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Vegetarian menu options available
Accessible shuttle
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Check-in
02:00 PM
Check-out
07:30 AM
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