Double Room
- 1 King-size bed,1 Double bed
Guest house · Rome · Lazio
Auditorium Mecenate
A short walk from the Vittorio Emanuele metro and around 15 minutes from the Colosseum, this 4-star guest house pairs genuinely helpful staff with practical touches like in-room breakfast and fresh pastries.
- Genuinely helpful staff
- 15-minute walk from the Colosseum
- In-room breakfast with fresh pastries
8.5
Great
1208 reviews
Booking.com 8.5 · 1208 reviews
About
Auditorium Mecenate
Auditorium Mecenate is a 4-star guest house on Via Dello Statuto, about 350 metres from Fontane Di Roma and within a short stroll of pubs and restaurants. Facilities are practical rather than grand: Wi-Fi in public areas, a paid airport shuttle, luggage storage, a snack bar and an in-room breakfast option.
Guest reviews centre on the team, who are described as exceptionally friendly and proactive — marking maps, suggesting restaurants and helping book sights like the Vatican. Rooms are clean, comfortable and often cosy, with tea and coffee facilities and occasional character touches such as a domed frescoed ceiling. With rates from £118, it reads as a strong value choice for a central Rome stay.
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
5 reasons to book- Service that goes beyond the usual — Guests describe a genuinely accommodating team who greet arrivals, offer local suggestions before being asked, help with Vatican bookings and mark maps. Staff score is the highest category at 9.3.
- Location for a Rome first visit — 350 metres from Fontane Di Roma, a short walk from the Vittorio Emanuele metro, and around 15 minutes from the Colosseum; restaurants, pubs and a food market sit nearby.
- Breakfast in your room — In-room breakfast is offered, and reviewers highlight a fresh pastry delivery each morning in addition to tea and coffee facilities.
- Solid value for money — Rates start at £118 and Value scores 8.6, backed by reviews that describe the hotel as good value for money.
- Clean, comfortable rooms — Rooms rate 9.0, and reviews call them clean, comfortable and cosy, with some original touches like a domed frescoed ceiling.
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Worth weighing
4 to weigh- Comfort lags behind other scores — Comfort is the lowest rating category at 7.5, and rooms are described as cosy. It's a characterful guest house, not a spacious modern hotel.
- Early check-out and set arrival window — Check-in is limited to 13:00–23:00 and check-out is fixed at 10:00, so late arrivals and lie-ins don't fit naturally.
- No pets and no parking listed — The policy bans pets, and parking isn't mentioned among facilities. Both require advance planning, especially if you're driving or travelling with an animal.
- Wi-Fi listed as public-area coverage — The supplier's description mentions Wi-Fi in public areas rather than guaranteeing an in-room signal. It's worth confirming if you rely on being online in your room.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Superior Double Room
- 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
Triple Room
- Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons
- Shower
- Coffee machine
- Heating
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
Internet
- Wi-Fi
Food & drink
- In-room breakfast
- Snack bar
- Mini-bar
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Electric kettle
Room comforts
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Free toiletries
- Ironing facilities
- Parquet floor
- Cots
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Fax/Photocopying
- Pet amenities available
- Lift
Safety & security
- 24-hour security
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Policies
- No smoking on site
- No pets allowed
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.5/10 from 1,208 reviews
Booking.com · 8.5 · 1208 reviews
8.5Verified guest“A great place to base yourself in Rome: close to the metro and a 15-minute walk from the Colosseum. Regoli, an excellent bakery, is right next door, and I'd happily return.”
8.5Verified guest“The management welcomed us at the door and, without prompting, shared restaurant tips, sightseeing routes and advice on making the most of local transport. They also helped us book online tickets for the Vatican, which saved hours of queueing. Our room was clean and comfortable, and the small fridge was useful for keeping water and drinks cold. Being close to the metro made getting around the city easy. We enjoyed the stay and would recommend it.”
8.5Verified guest“Perfect location, with an electric kettle and coffee machine in the room.”
8.5Verified guest“The staff were outstanding, and the breakfast was excellent, especially the hot drinks. The location was excellent and hard to beat for our holiday. We visited a good number of central sights, all a reasonable distance from the hotel.”
8.5Verified guest“The staff were remarkably helpful, friendly and well informed. The location gave easy access to attractions, rail links, the metro and restaurants.”
8.5Verified guest“The hotel is in a fantastic spot, just a short walk from the metro and the Colosseum. The room was cosy and had everything we needed, including tea and coffee facilities. Fresh pastries delivered each morning were a lovely touch, and the host was attentive, checking in to see if we needed anything.”
04 — Location
Getting around Rome
The property sits in Rome.
Around the hotel: The guest house is on Via Dello Statuto, about 350 metres from Fontane Di Roma. Pubs, restaurants and a food market are nearby, and a bakery called Regoli is right next door.
Metro & Colosseum: The Vittorio Emanuele metro stop is close by, and guests describe a 15-minute walk to the Colosseum. Termini is also walkable, which makes arriving by train straightforward.
Getting your bearings: Reviewers mention walking to several central sights, with the staff happy to mark recommended routes and restaurants on a map before you head out.
Via Dello Statuto 44, Rome, Lazio, 00185, Italy
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 13:00-23:00
- Check-out
- By 10:00
- 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
- 17 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What are check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is between 13:00 and 23:00; check-out is by 10:00. Late arrivals outside that window should be arranged with the hotel.
Are pets allowed?
The house rules state no pets are allowed. The facilities list does include 'pet amenities available', which is confusing, so if you're travelling with a pet, confirm directly with the hotel before booking.
Is breakfast available?
Yes — the hotel offers in-room breakfast, and guests mention fresh pastries delivered each morning. There's also a snack bar.
Does the hotel have parking?
Parking is not listed among the facilities. If you're arriving by car, contact the hotel directly to ask about nearby options.
The bottom line
A central, staff-led guest house that makes a first Rome visit easy, at a sensible price. Book it for the hospitality and position, and accept a modest room and an early checkout.
8.5The short version
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