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Why Not Roma Suite

A six-room hotel a short walk from the Gardens of Sallust, close to Termini station, with courtyard-view rooms and a barber shop on site.

  • A 5-minute walk to the Gardens of Sallust
  • A 25-minute walk to the Colosseum
  • All six rooms look onto the courtyard
8 Great 1066 reviews Booking.com 8 · 1066 reviews

About

Why Not Roma Suite

Why Not Roma Suite sits on Via Calabria 17, a five-minute walk from the Gardens of Sallust and about 25 minutes on foot from the Colosseum. The property has six rooms, all looking onto a courtyard, plus a luggage room and a barber shop, and it holds an 8.0 rating from 1,066 guest reviews.

Guest reviews repeatedly highlight clean, spacious rooms, comfortable beds and a genuinely friendly team. The hotel is close to Termini station, and the surrounding Via Veneto area is described as worth exploring. Rooms come with kitchen facilities, tea and coffee makers, flat-screen TVs and in-room safes, with rates from £44.

  • Non-smoking property
  • Free internet access
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Room service
  • Car hire

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

4 reasons to book
  • Friendly, attentive staff — Guests consistently mention a welcoming, polite and accommodating team, with several calling the service excellent. The 24-hour reception adds flexibility once you're in.
  • Location that works for sightseeing — The property description places it a 5-minute walk from the Gardens of Sallust and around 25 minutes from the Colosseum, while reviewers highlight the closeness of Termini station, the historic centre and Via Veneto.
  • Comfortable beds and quiet rooms — Bed comfort comes up in nearly every review, and several guests note the rooms stay quiet even though the hotel is central.
  • Practical in-room facilities — Rooms include a kitchen, fridge, microwave, tea and coffee facilities, in-room safe and flat-screen TV, and reviews add that rooms are clean, spacious and well kept.

Worth weighing

4 to weigh
  • Fixed check-in window — Check-in is only possible between 13:00 and 18:00, so late arrivals need to coordinate timings or adjust plans.
  • No pets allowed — If you're travelling with a dog or cat, this isn't the place — the policy is no pets.
  • Parking not listed — Drivers won't find an on-site car park in the source details, so it's worth arranging parking in advance or relying on public transport.
  • Very small property — At six rooms, the hotel is genuinely intimate, which means limited availability and a more personal stay rather than a full-service hotel experience.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Double or Twin Room

  • 2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

Bedroom

  • Sitting area
  • In-room safe
  • Parquet floor
  • Cots
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Kitchen & dining

  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/Kitchen utensils
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Coffee machine
  • Bar/Lounge area

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Free toiletries

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable/Satellite television

Services & practicalities

  • Non-smoking property
  • Free internet access
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Room service
  • Car hire

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

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Great 1066 reviews

Guest-rated 8/10 from 1,066 reviews

Booking.com · 8 · 1066 reviews
8Verified guest

“The double room felt modern and the bed was comfortable. The location was ideal — close to Termini station, the park and the Vatican — and the Via Veneto area was worth exploring.”

8Verified guest

“My room was immaculately clean, with a safe, a great shower and a comfortable bed.”

8Verified guest

“Our double room was quiet and modern, with a comfortable bed. We paid £32 for it. The location was great for seeing the area, close to the station, the centre and plenty of sights.”

8Verified guest

“Rooms are a good size and clean, with climate control and closet space. The location is central and good value.”

8Verified guest

“A quiet hotel in a convenient, comfortable spot in central Rome. Breakfast included Nutella and fruit yogurt. The bed was exceptionally comfortable, and the bathroom and storage space were good.”

8Verified guest

“The atmosphere was quiet and the double room had a comfortable bed. There was a nice restaurant and excellent service. Everything was genuinely pleasant — no complaints at all.”

04 — Location

Getting around Rome

The property sits in Rome.

Gardens of Sallust: A 5-minute walk from the hotel, according to the property description.

Colosseum: The amphitheatre is around a 25-minute walk from the hotel.

Termini Station: Reviewers describe the main bus and train station as close, making it a practical hub for arrivals and day trips.

Via Veneto: Guests mention this as a district worth exploring, with restaurants and bars nearby.

Vatican: Reviewers say the hotel is close enough to reach the Vatican, though no exact distance is given.

Airport: Two guests note the airport is roughly 20 km away, which they found convenient.

17 Calabria Street, Rome, Lazio, 00187, Italy

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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 13:00-18:00
Check-out
By 06:00-11:00
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 time is check-in at Why Not Roma Suite?

Check-in runs from 13:00 to 18:00. The property lists a 24-hour reception, but the check-in window is fixed, so plan your arrival accordingly.

Does Why Not Roma Suite have parking?

No on-site parking is listed in the property details, so guests arriving by car should look for nearby parking or check with the hotel directly.

Are pets allowed at Why Not Roma Suite?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What room types are available?

The listed room type is a Double or Twin with two single beds, including a shower, coffee machine, heating and air conditioning.

The bottom line

Why Not Roma Suite is an easy pick for travellers who want a small, friendly base near Termini with comfortable beds and practical rooms. The check-in window and lack of pets or listed parking are real limitations, but at rates from £44 it's a dependable stay.

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