Hotel Locarno – A Favorite for Families in Rome
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Hotel Locarno offers rooms with Veneziana-style floors and private balconies overlooking Piazza del Popolo. The Suite Doge includes a renaissance-style queen bed and a living area with 18th-century antiques. Bathrooms feature soaking tubs, rainfall showers, and toiletries made exclusively for the hotel. Some rooms have soundproofing, minibars, and seating areas with sofas.
Dining & Drinks
Chef Domenico Smargiassi leads the culinary program, serving reimagined Italian classics like Cacio & Pepe macaroni with Mazzara del Vallo shrimp. The restaurant offers prawn and salmon ceviche with mango sauce and Roman fish and chips. The bar, led by mixologist Nicholas Pinna, serves signature cocktails like the Roma Bracciano with Campari and Earl Drunk tea-infused vodka.
Location & Attractions
The hotel is in Spagna, a 5-minute walk from the Spanish Steps. Nearby landmarks include Piazza del Popolo (0.5 km), the Pantheon (1.5 km), and the Colosseum (2.5 km). Villa Capo di Bove, Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella, and the Vatican Museums are within easy reach.
Unique Features
Guests have complimentary use of vintage-style bikes to explore Rome. The hotel's secret garden, surrounded by greenery, hosts year-round gatherings. Original frescoes and herringbone parquet floors add historic charm. The property has been a backdrop for films, book launches, and theatrical performances.
Services & Amenities
Rooms include air conditioning, minibars, and flat-screen TVs with Sky channels. The hotel provides free Wi-Fi, soundproofed rooms, and bathrobes. Chef-prepared picnic breakfasts or lunches are available on request. The concierge can arrange visits to nearby attractions like the Catacombs of San Callisto.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Cycling
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Baby pushchair
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
- In-room sink
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock