The Inn at the Spanish Steps

"We recently stayed at the Inn at the Spanish Steps in two suites for three nights during our family trip to Rome. Given the price point—over $6,500 USD for the stay—our expectations were for a luxury experience. Unfortunately, the hotel fell far short. To be fair, the location near the Spanish Steps is excellent, and Rome itself was magical. However, future guests deserve to know what to expect. First, we were disappointed to learn that the suites are not located in the main hotel building but rather in a separate building several blocks away. This may not matter to some travelers, but for guests with mobility or back issues, it is important information that should be made much more clear during booking. Additionally, the elevator stops between floors, requiring guests to walk either up or down a half flight of stairs even after using the elevator. Again, this may be charming in a historic building, but it can be challenging for travelers with physical limitations. The problems continued once we entered the room. A blanket pulled from the closet had visible blood stains on both sides, as well as black hairs on it. Housekeeping replaced it promptly, but this should never occur in a property marketed as luxury accommodations. More concerning was the repeated failure of our suite’s lock. We spent nearly an hour in the room while maintenance attempted repairs, including replacing batteries and working on the lock mechanism. Despite this, when we returned close to midnight, the lock failed again and our family was locked out of the suite for approximately 30 minutes while staff worked to gain entry. The following morning, when we had planned to rest before touring Rome, maintenance again arrived to work on the same issue. They returned later that day as well. It became difficult to even use the suite comfortably while repairs were ongoing. Additional issues included: * A makeup mirror light that was reported multiple times but never repaired. * An ice request placed around 4 PM that was never delivered. * Later being told no ice was available because the bar had closed. What was most disappointing was management’s response. After sending a detailed email outlining these concerns, we received a reply stating that the door had been fixed “immediately” and that the room had been “spotless.” That description simply does not align with our experience. We understand that problems can occur in any hotel, especially in historic buildings. What distinguishes excellent hotels from average ones is how those problems are acknowledged and resolved. Rome was unforgettable, but unfortunately our experience at the Inn at the Spanish Steps did not meet the standards we expected from a luxury property charging premium suite rates."

"I stayed with my family at this hotel in one of their Suite rooms. First of the all the hotel is at the best location in Rome right across the Spanish Steps which is a beauty. Trevi Fountain, Piazza Novana, Pantheon are all 10 mins walk from the hotel. Metro station is also 4-5 mins walk from there which you can use to go to Colosseum, Vatican and some of the other areas. There are many cafes and pizzerias near to the hotel. Our room was very spacious and had a small kitchentte stocked with requisite cutlery. The breakfast is served on each floor and had decent spread from European standards. What really stood out was the service. One thing to note is that the hotel is spread across various buildings and cabs dont reach them. They had porter service for carrying luggage till rooms and till taxi stand also which was roughly 200 m away. Hence handling luggage here was a breeze. Overall staff at the reception and breakfast area were all extremely helpful. Will highly recommend this hotel for its location and service. Couple of things to note - (a) our room was a duplex room which can be a bit of challenge with elderly people (b) cabs will stop slightly away from the hotel but its manageable distance, (c) entrance is a small door which can be easily missed, the hotel is next to Prada showroom."

"We spent eight nights at The View and the Inn at the Spanish Steps. We stayed in the executive suite, which was amazing. These are among the few rooms with direct elevator access. If you have mobility issues, you should be aware that the rooms in the main building cannot be accessed without using the stairs. The view from our room looked directly at the Spanish Steps. There are only four suites on our side of the floor. We also had two lounge rooms, two patios, and a private breakfast room. We absolutely spent a week in luxury. The location is right in the middle of everything. We could walk to all the major attractions within 15 minutes—Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, the Vatican, Castel Sant’Angelo, etc. The staff were extremely attentive and addressed any requests we had. The one thing I would keep in mind is the availability of taxis to the hotel. The street the hotel is on ends at the plaza in front of the Spanish Steps and is always crowded with pedestrian traffic. Also, vehicles are not allowed in front of the Spanish Steps, so you will need to walk away from the Spanish Steps to a pickup location. In no way is this small issue a deal breaker, just something to keep in mind."