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Hotel Fawlty Towers - Rome

A straightforward two-star stay a two-minute walk from Rome's main transport hub, with clean rooms, a shared kitchen and a small rooftop garden.

  • Two minutes from Termini
  • Recently renovated, clean rooms
  • Shared kitchen and rooftop garden
7.6 good 116 reviews Booking.com 7.6 · 116 reviews

About

Hotel Fawlty Towers - Rome

Hotel Fawlty Towers - Rome is a 2-star property on Via Magenta 39 in the Marsala district, close to Termini. Guest reviews consistently single out the location: the station's trains, metro, city buses and airport coaches are about a two-minute walk away, and Santa Prassede Church is six minutes on foot. Rates start at £91.

The hotel sits in an older building shared with other hotels, but the interior has been recently renovated. Rooms come with air conditioning and TV, there is a lift, and free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. Guests can also use a shared kitchen with fridge and microwave, plus a small rooftop garden.

  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Television

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

3 reasons to book
  • Two minutes from Termini — The hotel sits within easy reach of Rome's main station, with metro, trains, city buses, airport coaches and hop-on hop-off buses all close by. Guests say most central sights are walkable, with the Vatican a short metro ride away.
  • Clean, recently renovated rooms — Multiple guests mention a recent renovation, spotless rooms and good showers. One review also notes daily cleaning and towel changes, and another describes the best night's sleep they'd had in a hotel bed.
  • Friendly, practical staff — Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and English-speaking, from reception to housekeeping. The shared kitchen and small rooftop garden are practical extras for budget travellers.
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Worth weighing

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  • Late check-in window — Rooms are only available from 17:59, so you may need to store bags or plan around the gap if you arrive earlier in the day.
  • Wi-Fi is limited to public areas — The hotel lists free Wi-Fi in public areas only. A guest in room 3 at the end of the corridor said the signal was too weak to use in the room.
  • Breakfast is sweet-only — Guest reviews describe breakfast as pastries, croissants and tarts with juice and coffee — no cooked or savoury options.
  • Older building with other hotels inside — The hotel is inside an older building that also contains other hotels. One guest found the arrival experience slightly off-putting before finding the interior reasonable and recently renovated.
  • No pets allowed — The hotel's policy prohibits pets, so it won't work for travellers with dogs or cats.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

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

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

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

In-room

  • Air conditioning
  • Television

Hotel facilities

  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Lift

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

7.6
good 116 reviews

Guest-rated 7.6/10 from 116 reviews

Booking.com · 7.6 · 116 reviews
7.6Verified guest

“Liked everything. It isn't a five-star property, but the value is strong, the location is excellent, and the staff were very helpful — Giovanni, a young Romanian man, was especially cooperative.”

7.6Verified guest

“Close to the train station, the bus station and the airport bus stop. Recently renovated; small but clean.”

7.6Verified guest

“Excellent location, good value, clean well-kept rooms, and friendly, helpful staff. Having access to the kitchen and the little rooftop garden helped with travelling on a budget.”

7.6Verified guest

“Great location and kind staff. I stayed on the fifth floor in a Superior room, which had air conditioning and TV. Room 3 is at the far end of the corridor, and the Wi-Fi signal wasn't strong enough to reach it. Breakfast was only sweet pastries, but it was fine, and the terrace had a nice view.”

7.6Verified guest

“Plenty of room, a large bathroom, and the room was very clean and airy. Best sleep I've had in a hotel bed. A two-minute walk from Rome's main transport hub.”

7.6Verified guest

“Friendly staff who gave useful tips for getting around Rome. Clean room, good location and very close to Termini station.”

04 — Location

Getting around Rome

The property sits in Rome.

Marsala district and Termini: The hotel is on Via Magenta in the Marsala district, described by guests as a two-minute walk from Termini — trains, metro, city buses, airport coaches and hop-on hop-off buses are all within easy reach. Santa Prassede Church is a six-minute walk away.

A little further out: Bioparco di Roma, a family-oriented attraction, is around a 25-minute walk from the hotel. Palatine Hill is roughly a 10-minute drive.

Via Magenta 39, Rome, Lazio, 00184, 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 17:59
Check-out
By 12:00
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
16 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

How close is the hotel to Termini station?

Guest reviews describe it as a two-minute walk. The station has metro and train links, city buses, airport coaches and hop-on hop-off buses.

Is there Wi-Fi in the rooms?

The hotel only lists free Wi-Fi in public areas. One guest staying in a corridor-end room found the signal too weak to use in the room, so don't count on in-room Wi-Fi.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in starts at 17:59 and check-out is by 12:00.

Are pets allowed?

No, pets are not allowed.

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The bottom line

A simple, practical 2-star base for travellers who want Termini within walking distance and don't need hotel extras. The 7.6 guest rating across 116 reviews lines up with the experience described: location and cleanliness are the highlights; the late check-in and sweet-only breakfast are the compromises.

7.6Bottom line

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